Theatre
The Skinny theatre guide to plays, musicals, and theatre festivals throughout Scotland. We bring you the latest news in Scottish theatre, with highlights and reviews. Get backstage access with The Skinny's exclusive playwright, director, and festival curator interviews.
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FestivalsCome Die With Me @ Just the Tonic at Grassmarket
Come Die With Me is a murder mystery musical that takes a decent stab at combining genres Read more »| 29 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsFuneral @ Zoo Southside
Grieving becomes a communal act in Ontroerend Goed's interactive piece Funeral Read more »| 29 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsYOU ARE GOING TO DIE @ Summerhall
Adam Scott-Rowley's daring solo show YOU ARE GOING TO DIE is a monstrous and magical dive into absurdism Read more »| 29 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsIl Wol Dang @ Assembly Checkpoint
Fringe newcomers Il Wol Dang transport their audience to another dimension with their ethereal style of music Read more »| 29 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsThe Brilliance of Broken Glass @ Underbelly George Square
New York writer and poetry slam champion Brooke captivates with this personal journey through losing and finding yourself amid medical crisis Read more »| 25 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsWalking Home @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Prickly Pear Productions delivers a powerful, emotionally-charged drama mapping the fall-out of sexual assault through a workplace Read more »| 25 Aug 2023
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FestivalsHorizon Showcase: Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World @ Traverse
Javaad Alipoor's latest piece is a thought-inspiring and mind-boggling attempt to explore the murder of legendary Iranian popstar Fereydoun Farrokhzad Read more »| 24 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsVictorine: The Artist's Model @ Greenside, Riddles Court
Moon Rabbit's solo show dissects artistic representation, critique, and empowerment Read more »| 24 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsDiana: The Untold and Untrue Story @ Pleasance Dome
Liana Karp delivers a masterclass of parody in this mesmerisingly absurd take on the life and times of Lady Diana Read more »| 24 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsHorizon Showcase: Little Wimmin @ ZOO Southside
Little Wimmin is a near-two-hour fever dream of dance, cabaret, absurdism, soundscapes and cocktails Read more »| 24 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsAfrique en Cirque @ Assembly Hall
Afrique en Cirque is a mesmerising mix of storytelling, circus, and music, and a dynamic celebration of African culture Read more »| 24 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsWhat if They Ate The Baby? @ theSpace
The new Fringe First-winning two-hander from Natasha Roland and Xhloe Rice is farcical, beautiful, and entirely committed Read more »| 24 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsPlaying Latinx @ Summerhall
Guido Garcia Lueches wins hearts and laughs with their first one-person show, using comedy and poetry to demonstrate the danger of perpetuating stereotypes Read more »| 22 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsFailed by Design @ Underbelly Cowgate
Failed By Design is an inventive comedy with a game-show feel that draws out moments of surprising depth from performers and audience alike Read more »| 22 Aug 2023 -
FestivalsHealing King Herod @ Underbelly Cowgate
Riss Obolensky captivates in a side-splitting, hard-hitting parody of self-help Read more »| 22 Aug 2023