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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ShowsBurlesque is Dead: Long Live Burlesque
Almost as soon as it revived, burlesque was announced dead Read more »| 05 Jul 2010 -
Festivals
Circus Maximus
Once again, The Arches grabs the attention by going weird and wonderful, while leading a Surge into the streets of The Merchant City Read more »| 02 Jul 2010 -
Venue Of The MonthThe Botanics: Venue of The Month
The Botanics is rarely used as a venue, but one annual festival is a reminder of how theatre need not be confined to the indoors Read more »| 20 Jun 2010 -
ShowsIt's Magic
Edinburgh hosts a festival in advance of the Fringe Read more »| 10 Jun 2010 -
Shows
Electric Circus Birthday
Is it a club, a gig or a cabaret show? The Electric Circus hits the big one Read more »| 08 Jun 2010 -
Interviews
Little Johhny Gets Hitched
He has had Mr Gasmask. He has hidden in closets. Now, Johnny looks for Mr Right Read more »| 03 Jun 2010
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Shows
Words Per Minute
Does Glasgow need another open night? Of course, especially if it is eclectic, energetic and witty Read more »| 02 Jun 2010 -
Shows
Holy Art
The Sounding brings religion back into the arts Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
Shows
Macbeth
If you're a fan of the dark side of human nature - and who isn't? - Macbeth has it all Read more »| 27 May 2010 -
Shows
Kursk Review
Be immersed in a submarine: but is it good theatre? Read more »| 26 May 2010 -
Shows
Hand Me Down
An insight into the women of one family is brought onto the stage Read more »| 23 May 2010 -
ShowsCoconut Badger Sniffing Out Success
Mark MacNicol, the premier playwright, producer and director of the play The Coconut Badger shows that if you want to make something happen, be honest, be gutsy and be proactive Read more »| 21 May 2010 -
Shows
Peter Pan
Peter Pan moves north and perhaps even grows up a little Read more »| 18 May 2010 -
Shows5:15 Sublimation and 74 North
Scottish Opera might be selling out the venues, but not the aesthetic: these two short operas are unashamedly serious Read more »| 18 May 2010 -
Shows
5:15 Zen Story and The Money Man
Two of the Five "New Operas Made in Scotland" use classic forms for original expressions Read more »| 17 May 2010