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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ShowsDance House: Creative Labs
Both Dance House in Glasgow and Edinburgh’s Dancebase are known for their wide range of classes and programmes. They also provide another service to the Scottish dance communities by offering space for choreographers to develop their work. Gareth K Vile speaks to Karen Wood, Creative Director at Dance House Read more »| 02 Feb 2009 -
Interviews
NRLA - National Review of Live Art 2010
Even on its thirtieth anniversary, The National Review of Live Art remains provocative. Read more »| 01 Feb 2009 -
InterviewsTam Dean Burn: Year of the Horse
Tam Dean Burn is a legend of Glasgow theatre. Gareth K Vile catches up with his latest projects Read more »| 30 Jan 2009 -
InterviewsINK: New Writing for Scottish Stages
Gareth K Vile's cynicism about the written word is confronted by a dynamic new project that aims to update the role of the script. Read more »| 18 Dec 2008 -
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Sub Rosa: Beneath the Citizens Theatre, Dark Passions Rage
Gareth K Vile hunts beneath the stage for dark tales of revolution and death Read more »| 15 Dec 2008 -
ShowsThe Man Who Had All The Luck
Agata Maslowska checks out Arthur Miller's rare moment of optimism. Read more »| 15 Dec 2008
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Sunshine on Leith
Michael Cox finds that, despite the sunshine, there are a few clouds over Leith. Read more »| 12 Dec 2008 -
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A Word with a Ballerina: Scottish Ballet's Quenby Hersh
Quenby Hersh talks to The Skinny about being part of Scottish Ballet Read more »| 12 Dec 2008 -
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The Snow Queen @ the Arches
Mhairi Graham explores the dark, dark world of children's entertainment. Read more »| 01 Dec 2008 -
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Feet First: Edinburgh's Hogmanay Gets Performative
Hogmanay in Edinburgh is usually associated with alcohol and partying. This year, however, it is championing a more cultural event that brings together the cream of Scottish theatrical talent. Gareth K Vile admits that Edinburgh has trumped Glasgow. Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
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Sunshine on Leith
Michael Cox catches the latest success to take pop tunes and give them a story. Read more »| 21 Nov 2008 -
Interviews
OutWrite
Agata Maslowska speaks to Noelle O’Donoghue, Learning & Participation Officer, responsible for co-ordinating the Traverse's recent OutWrite project. Read more »| 20 Nov 2008 -
ShowsThe Saturnalia & Troop @ Traverse Theatre
Two shows at the Traverse Theatre offer an escape from the ubiquitous pantos and carols. Read more »| 19 Nov 2008 -
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We're The Believers and Daniel Hit By a Train
Gareth K Vile searches for answers in the Glasgow underground. Read more »| 11 Nov 2008 -
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Taking Care of Business: The Caretaker
Mhairi Graham sees a classic brought to life, and glimpses a lost time. Read more »| 10 Nov 2008