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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ShowsGoing Slightly Mad @ Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh
Although not overly original in it's approach, Going Slightly Mad draws attention to the topic of mental health in the UK without ever coming across as preachy or moralistic Read more »| 01 Feb 2019 -
ShowsThe Month in Scottish Theatre: February 2019
Musicals, touring opera, returning shows, and the first ever LGBTQI+ playwright festival? Sounds like it’s just another month for theatre in Scotland Read more »| 01 Feb 2019 -
ShowsTouching the Void @ Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
This theatrical adaptation of Joe Simpson's infamous memoir is an unforgettable celebration of the unbroken human spirit Read more »| 29 Jan 2019 -
ShowsGlasgow Girls @ King's Theatre, Edinburgh
This timely revival of Cora Bissett's smash hit musical boasts incredible energy and a message of hope Read more »| 28 Jan 2019 -
Shows#Hypocrisy @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Imogen Stirling's Fringe hit fuses spoken word and music, with a few important life lessons along the way Read more »| 28 Jan 2019 -
ShowsLes Misérables @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The long-awaited return of the infamous smash hit musical is an exceptional and captivating production Read more »| 28 Jan 2019
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ShowsThe Themes of manipulate 2019
Scotland's trailblazing festival of innovative visual theatre and animation returns, with performances from artists around the world. But with so many different art forms on show, what themes are tackled in this year's programme? Read more »| 24 Jan 2019 -
Interviews
Louise Welsh on Scottish Opera's Anthropocene
Ahead of the premiere of Anthropocene, author Louise Welsh discusses her fourth opera, collaborating with composer Stuart MacRae, and traditional opera’s “women problem” Read more »| 22 Jan 2019 -
Shows
What the Fuck is Les Misérables? A Guide
Returning to Scotland after nearly a decade, the latest tour of the runaway smash musical that is Les Misérables has already sold out. But what is it that makes the show so popular? Read more »| 21 Jan 2019 -
ShowsBoom Town/Capital Converse @ The Glad Cafe
A double bill of new writing showcases Scottish playwriting talent at The Glad Cafe Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
ShowsThe Month in Scottish Theatre: January 2019
The return of Glasgow Girls, survival against the odds, and a couple of appearances from Rabbie Burns are just a few of the highlights in Scotland’s theatres following the tinsel and dames of panto season Read more »| 08 Jan 2019 -
OpinionTheatre in Dark Times
2018 was a difficult year for many people for many reasons – Brexit, the Windrush Scandal, Trump and whatever the hell is happening with the UK Government right now. So how can theatre support us and keep us going in these strange days? Read more »| 07 Jan 2019 -
Shows
McGonagall’s Chronicles, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
A late tribute to one of Scotland's latest and (not-so) greatest poets is an earnest and heartwarming three hander. Read more »| 21 Dec 2018 -
ShowsThe Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Jo Clifford's infamous play returns to Edinburgh with a Yuletide message of hope and tolerance. Read more »| 21 Dec 2018 -
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Mouthpiece @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Kieran Hurley's provocative and stark two-hander explores the class divide in society and theatre, and asks: what are we going to do about it? Read more »| 21 Dec 2018