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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ShowsCaptain Corelli’s Mandolin @ King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
This stage adaption of Louis de Bernier's beloved novel Captain Corelli’s Mandolin is enjoyable, if a little underdeveloped Read more »| 24 Jun 2019 -
OpinionHow can the Edinburgh Fringe become more Accessible?
The second instalment of our Fairer Fringe series looks at how accessible Edinburgh's Festival Fringe is for audiences with disabilities Read more »| 24 Jun 2019 -
ShowsWasteland @ Tramway, Glasgow
Gary Clarke's sequel to Coal, Wasteland is a poignant and thrilling portrait of the British rave scene Read more »| 18 Jun 2019 -
ShowsUnderneath @ Dundee Rep
The final play in Pat Kinevane's trilogy, Underneath is an unmissable spectacle Read more »| 18 Jun 2019 -
ShowsBallet Black: Triple Bill featuring INGOMA @ Kings Theatre, Edinburgh
Ballet Black’s Triple Bill is an outstanding exploration and celebration of varying aspects of African culture and history Read more »| 14 Jun 2019 -
ShowsUs / Them @ The Studio, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Carly Wijis' brave and insightful show pays homage to the children affected by terrorism Read more »| 13 Jun 2019
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ShowsThe Little Bath @ The Studio at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The Little Bath is a simple and sweet production, and an excellent introduction to theatre for tots Read more »| 13 Jun 2019 -
ShowsThis Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing @ Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Stellar Quines' version of Finegan Kruckemeyer's reimagined fairytale, This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing is colourful, hilarious and inspiring Read more »| 12 Jun 2019 -
ShowsThe Invisible Man @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Theater Artemis' production of The Invisible Man plays with perspective in a fresh manner, making its audience invisible to the cast onstage Read more »| 12 Jun 2019 -
ShowsAlice in Wonderland @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Ireland's Blue Raincoat Theatre Company brings Lewis Carroll's quirky, idiosyncratic Alice in Wonderland to life in this impressive adaption Read more »| 11 Jun 2019 -
ShowsInto The Mountain @ Cairngorm National Park
Take Me Somewhere's guided walk through the mountains, Into The Mountain feels unlike anything that's been attempted before Read more »| 10 Jun 2019 -
Shows549: Scots of The Spanish Civil War @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
549: Scots of The Spanish Civil War is a beautifully moving tale of friendship, bravery and sacrifice Read more »| 10 Jun 2019 -
ShowsEmil & The Detectives @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Don’t be fooled by the children's theatre tag: Emil & The Detectives is a sublime piece of theatrical storytelling bound to delight all ages Read more »| 31 May 2019 -
ShowsAnd If I Were Me @ The Studio, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Catherine Dreyfus' And If I Were Me is a child-like delight that communicates the true joy of creative expression Read more »| 31 May 2019 -
InterviewsPlaying Fair: Workers at the Edinburgh Fringe
In the run-up to the Edinburgh Festivals, we're launching a new series asking how we can make 2019 the fairest Fringe of them all. First stop: the employees Read more »| 31 May 2019