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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Interviews
Doll's House
the concept of this statuesque Norah, played by Maude Mitchell tripping over these literally little men in her life, cramped into a diminutive set built to their scale, is an idea approaching that overused term genius Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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The Psychic Detective (and those disappeared)
Benchtours invigorate their productions with a strong sense of the avant-garde, challenging traditional conceptions of the medium Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Dance at the Fringe
Comedy may be seen as the Fringe's largest and most popular section, but physical theatre is where the most exciting art can be discovered.
Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Interviews
Venus As A Boy
it's something more than just a good story Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Detainee A
here's a play by a bunch of bright, hip, streetwise young adults who dare to depict the possibility that the powers that be might occasionally get it right Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Top 10
1. Venus as a BoyTam Dean Burn stars and directs this adaptation of Luke Sutherland's weird tale of a modern day sexual mystic.Traverse 2, 2-26 Aug2. A Doll'... Read more »| 09 Aug 2007
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Festivals
Fringe preview
Yellow Moon is certain to become a jewel in the Fringe crown this year Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Shows
42nd Street
anything that might be considered a problem is resolved so instantly that the tone is one of constant jollity and optimism Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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Cyprus
an intense and satisfying drama which skilfully weaves a tangle of mystery and offers real insight on the roots of international terrorism Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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The Brick Award
We want to encourage people to take a risk… we want to provide 'the right to fail'. Andy Arnold, Creative Director, The Arches. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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I Have Something to Tell You by Zero Visibility Corp, Tramway, 9 June
the use of harsh electronic music, a bare stage and non-descript costumes makes this production particularly opaque Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Shows
Code Butterfly
They dance in tiny enclosed spaces, just inches from their audience, they have the confidence to come into contact with those watching them and this is something with which many seasoned performers would struggle. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Interviews
The Bacchae
I am interested in a god who says, 'was that a bit much?' Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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Mahabharata
Despite moments of rapture, this is a saggy telling of a wonderful tale. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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The Patriot
a stimulating, masterfully crafted, bold piece of drama which bodes well for the both the Tron and Cleugh Read more »| 10 Jun 2007