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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FestivalsHyperpop, theatre and the trans voice
Ois O'Donoghue's HYPER isn't art about transness; it's trans about art – we talk to Ois ahead of the show's Fringe run at Summerhall Read more »| 29 Jul 2024 -
FestivalsSong for the Ages: ARI, The Spirit of Korea
We take a trip to South Korea's Gangwon region to learn about the Jeongseon Arirang which comes to the Edinburgh Fringe in ARI: The Spirit of Korea Read more »| 28 Jul 2024 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe 2024: 8 Theatre Shows to See
Our theatre editor shares a handful of their picks for this year's Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 28 Jul 2024 -
ShowsSTOP @ Tramway, Glasgow
Penny Chivas's developing work uses movement, music, interviews and empathy to represent radical climate activists’ physical and existential struggle Read more »| 19 Jul 2024 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: June 2024
Ever wanted to see a play in a whale? Now is your chance. June in Scotland brings a wide array of adaptations of classics, from Austen to Euripides. With ambitious new work popping up all over Scotland, summer is a time for unlearning and experimentation Read more »| 29 May 2024 -
ShowsEdward Scissorhands @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Matthew Bourne's adaptation of the Tim Burton cult classic is a must-see for film and dance fans alike Read more »| 23 May 2024
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ShowsReclaiming Queer History: Damian Barr on Maggie & Me
With a National Theatre of Scotland adaptation of his memoir Maggie & Me about to hit Scottish stages, we chat with author Damian Barr Read more »| 02 May 2024 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: May 2024
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, audiences in Scotland have the chance to catch a wide variety of tours, premieres, and works-in-progress Read more »| 02 May 2024 -
ShowsThe Girls of Slender Means @ Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh
This new adaption of Muriel Spark's The Girls of Slender Means reflects on post-war life through laughter, friendship and hope Read more »| 01 May 2024 -
ShowsNess @ Òran Mór, Glasgow
A Play, A Pie and a Pint's Ness is a heartfelt comedy about Scottish legends and non-binary identity Read more »| 11 Apr 2024 -
InterviewsUnearthing Sunset Song: In Conversation with Morna Young and Finn den Hertog
An ambitious co-production between Dundee Rep and the Royal Lyceum uses Doric and English to delve deep into the human experience Read more »| 10 Apr 2024 -
ShowsPushin' Thirty @ Òran Mór, Glasgow
Elfie Picket Theatre's new two-hander dives deep into growing up and looking forward Read more »| 09 Apr 2024 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: April 2024
April in Scotland offers a variety of opportunities to see and make theatre as This is Memorial Device goes on tour, Pomegranates Festival returns, and more Read more »| 02 Apr 2024 -
ShowsLa Niña Barro @ Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
La Niña Barro is a stunning, experimental inquest into bodies and femininity. Read more »| 18 Mar 2024 -
ShowsHamilton @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Hamilton stands as a timeless, ever-relevant masterpiece, showcasing the enduring power of this theatrical phenomenon Read more »| 14 Mar 2024