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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ShowsMagnetic North Chase After Mary Rose
Michael Cox discusses the updating of a late play by the author of Peter Pan: from lost boys to the lost mother. Read more »| 21 Apr 2009 -
ShowsCopenhagen
Susannah Radford finds rich ideas in a play that intersects physics and relationships. Read more »| 21 Apr 2009 -
Interviews
Breakin' Convention, Spreading the Word
Fiona Campbell catches the non-stop rush of hip hop's jamboree of beats and breaks and poppin' Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
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Top Five Theatre Events in May
Martin O'Connor InnerCircle Sat 16 May 2009 - Sun 24 May 2009, various times £7 including subway ticket Starts at Bridge Street Subway Station - plea... Read more »| 19 Apr 2009 -
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Les Ballets C de la B: Ashes
Gareth K Vile makes some big claims for a Belgian company. There's a surprise. Read more »| 18 Apr 2009 -
Interviews
Outer Limits: Dance and Physical Theatre
In the spirit of Rupert's Editorial, Gareth K vile seeks out alternative performances across the country Read more »| 18 Apr 2009
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ShowsScottish Dance Theatre, Spring Tour '09
Nicole Hepburn saw SDT at the start of their current tour, and discovered a selection of engaged, thoughtful works Read more »| 26 Mar 2009 -
FestivalsBehaviour @ The Arches, 12-25 Apr
Clare Sinclair catches the new mood that is moving through the underground caverns of The Arches. Read more »| 25 Mar 2009 -
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Rockaburley Burlesque
Gareth K Vile continues his exploration of burlesque Read more »| 19 Mar 2009 -
Interviews
New Territories 2009
Gareth K Vile sees New Territories make a natural evolution, as it continues to push the boundaries of performance Read more »| 19 Mar 2009 -
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Carmen: Scottish Ballet
Scottish Ballet's latest work brings together a modern version of a classic and a ferocious contemporary short. Gareth K Vile talks about the classic updated with rising star Daniel Davidson Read more »| 18 Mar 2009 -
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Into The New
It's not just about the big names: Into the New brings Glasgow's students into the light. Read more »| 10 Mar 2009 -
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Cryptic Nights
Clare Sinclair studies the border between music, technology and performance Read more »| 10 Mar 2009 -
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Companhia Paulo Ribeiro: Masculine and Feminine
Gareth K Vile generally enjoys being confused, with reservations. Read more »| 08 Mar 2009 -
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High Tease
Burlesque is slowly emerging as a multi-faceted form. Gareth K Vile checks out the high end of the market. Read more »| 04 Mar 2009