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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FestivalsThe Big One: Faust
When Tim Crouch wowed the Edinburgh Festivals with his new conceptual play England two years ago, all it consisted of in terms of production was Crouch and H... Read more »| 24 Jul 2009 -
ShowsHigh Quality Tease
Gareth K Vile sees an Edinburgh favourite triumph in Glasgow Read more »| 20 Jul 2009 -
ShowsHigh Tease
Burlesque as it was and as it is meant to be. Read more »| 19 Jul 2009 -
ShowsSelf-Help and Respect: New Work from Reekie
Gareth K Vile applauds a new writer in a new venue Read more »| 16 Jul 2009 -
Interviews
Trapped
Maresa von Stockert, artistic director of Tilted, speaks about her company, career and the genesis of \Trapped. Read more »| 15 Jul 2009 -
Shows
Dusty tests the Limits
Gareth K Vile shakes off his presbyterian puritanism to enjoy songs of desire and disillusionment. Read more »| 08 Jul 2009
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Interviews
Top Five Theatre Events in July
Because July's a quiet month for performance, we've selected a top five of classes for this month, offered at various locations across Scotland. Beginners B... Read more »| 06 Jul 2009 -
Festivals
A Look Forward to Glasgow Cabaret Festival
Clare Sinclair gets the lowdown on the Festival of Cabaret exploding across Glasgow Read more »| 02 Jul 2009 -
Shows
Cooking With Elvis
“Who could not love The King?” replies Billy Elliot writer Lee Hall, when asked if he is a fan of the legend at the centre of his Cooking with E... Read more »| 01 Jul 2009 -
Interviews
Latitude 2009
Gareth K Vile shows his age once again: rather than going to a festival for drugs and relentless partying, he can't wait to see the opera. Read more »| 26 Jun 2009 -
Shows
New World, New Writing
Agata Maslowska checks out the future as The Arches continues to stake its claim as the cutting-edge venue. Read more »| 22 Jun 2009 -
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Company Chordelia
Mhairi Graham enjoys a trip to the dark side Read more »| 19 Jun 2009 -
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X Factor: Query
X Factor get thoguhtful and gender-blending. Read more »| 18 Jun 2009 -
Shows
Touching Tramway Tongues
Like many Scottish choreographers, Norman Douglas has found as much acclaim in Europe as in his homeland: his work appeared at The Royal Opera House in Londo... Read more »| 05 Jun 2009 -
Shows
Balgay Hill
Anna Fenton looks at a study of one of Dundee's most famous sons. Read more »| 02 Jun 2009