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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ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: July 2023
Interactive carnivals, exciting touring shows and a new venue for A Play, A Pie and a Pint – here's our guide to the best new Scottish theatre this July Read more »| 04 Jul 2023 -
ShowsFringe of Colour Films 2023: Programme preview
This year's Fringe of Colour offering, in new hybrid format, showcases tantalising theatre and film by artists of colour – here are six picks from the programme Read more »| 13 Jun 2023 -
InterviewsFringe of Colour 2023: Ashanti Harris on Black Gold
Ashanti Harris's new Fringe of Colour commission explores extraction practices, colonialism, and our connection to the environment Read more »| 12 Jun 2023 -
InterviewsCommunity Access: Jess Brough on Fringe of Colour
Fringe of Colour pushes the possibilities of performance through a hybrid format and focus on community – we catch up with its co-director Jess Brough Read more »| 12 Jun 2023 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: June 2023
June in Scotland's theatres sees returning Edinburgh Fringe hits, a new celebration of Billy Connolly, and evenings of storytelling at the CCA Read more »| 26 May 2023 -
ShowsAnna Karenina @ Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh
Lesley Hart's fresh adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina tells a passionate story at a heady pace Read more »| 25 May 2023
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ShowsWho Killed My Father @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Who Killed My Father, adapted from Édouard Louis’ acclaimed book, overextends itself by trying to fit a bit too much into its running time Read more »| 18 May 2023 -
InterviewsHannah Lavery and Natalie Ibu on Protest
Playwright Hannah Lavery and Director Natalie Ibu hope to inspire hope through action with a play for children and adults alike Read more »| 17 May 2023 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: May 2023
In May, catch a wide variety of theatre for all ages across Scotland, from interactive ghost hunts to sweeping adaptations of literary classics Read more »| 01 May 2023 -
ShowsInchoate Buzz @ Tramway, Glasgow
Fernanda Muñoz-Newsome's experimental collaboration engages audiences through an immersive mix of props, sound art, and yoga-esque movement Read more »| 28 Apr 2023 -
FestivalsEdinburgh International Festival: The 2023 programme
EIF returns with a new director in Nicola Benedetti, theatre from Johnny McKnight and Punchdrunk, and a music lineup including Alison Goldfrapp and Anouska Shankar Read more »| 24 Apr 2023 -
ShowsKidnapped @ Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh
National Theatre of Scotland's new show Kidnapped blends compelling romance, excellent music, whimsical design and side-splitting laughs Read more »| 13 Apr 2023 -
ShowsStornoway, Quebec @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Stornoway, Quebec blends drama, comedy and a trio of languages into a fast-paced and enjoyable Gaelic Western Read more »| 11 Apr 2023 -
ShowsLIMBIC: Ego, Elegy, Ecstasy @ Inspace, Edinburgh
An avante-garde poetry and music collaboration based on Peter Scalpello's debut collection tells a vital story, but is held back by its venue Read more »| 03 Apr 2023 -
ShowsIl Trittico @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Scottish Opera's Il Trittico is propelled by thrilling performances and imaginative design Read more »| 29 Mar 2023