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 List @ Summerhall
Bold, brash and matter of fact, Maureen Beattie's solo performance is a total joy to witness and the heart and soul of The List. Stellar Quines Theatre Compa... Read more »| 01 Sep 2012 -
FestivalsThe Boy With The Cuckoo Clock Heart @ Pleasance
A once-popular, now defunct freakshow stands in ruins but the proprietor assures us that he has one curiosity remaining for us. A story; the story of a boy b... Read more »| 01 Sep 2012 -
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I <3 Hamas and Other Things I'm Afraid to Tell You @ The Point Hotel
Despite a provocative title, I Heart Hamas... is not a particularly extreme offering as a perspective on Palestinian bequest and culture. Above all the story... Read more »| 01 Sep 2012 -
FestivalsAida @ The Merchants' Hall
This story of a Nubian princess captured by Egyptians originated from a scenario written by French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, and has been emblazoned upo... Read more »| 01 Sep 2012 -
FestivalsThe Rape of Lucrece @ Royal Lyceum Theatre
Shakespeare given song Read more »| 01 Sep 2012 -
FestivalsSlapdash Galaxy @ Underbelly
Up And Achtem! Read more »| 01 Sep 2012
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Frisky And Mannish: Extra Curricular Activities @ Assembly Hall
Since 2008, Frisky & Mannish have climbed the glitter trail to stadium pop via the Fringe - they have earned their stripes.This is their greatest hits pa... Read more »| 31 Aug 2012 -
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Ballet Preljocaj: And Then, One Thousand Years Of Peace @ Edinburgh Playhouse
We are all insignificant dots. While we're in existentialist mode, it's the perfect time to witness this pulverising piece by the truly exceptional Ballet Pr... Read more »| 31 Aug 2012 -
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Flaneurs @ Summerhall
The Flaneurs is one of the most inspiring pieces of live performance art you will have the pleasure of experiencing and you may actually leave the theatre feeling like a better person. Read more »| 28 Aug 2012 -
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The Softening of MOA-A @ Summerhall
Labelled as a bio-theatre experiment The Softening of MOA-A creates a faultless link between science and theatre Read more »| 24 Aug 2012 -
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The Dead Memory House @ Summerhall
Outer of the arch... Read more »| 23 Aug 2012 -
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Mother Africa @ Assembly Hall
Hi-jinks and spectacle abound in this fun-filled family show. Read more »| 23 Aug 2012 -
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Still Life (Brief Encounter) @ C Aquila
Too still Read more »| 23 Aug 2012 -
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50 Acts – Wendy Houstoun @ Dance Base
A lively performanace combating ageism Read more »| 23 Aug 2012 -
Shows
The Ruby Dolls: Rubies In the Attic @ Assembly Roxy
Little Gems Read more »| 23 Aug 2012