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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Interviews
Venus As A Boy
it's something more than just a good story Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Shows
Detainee A
here's a play by a bunch of bright, hip, streetwise young adults who dare to depict the possibility that the powers that be might occasionally get it right Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Interviews
Top 10
1. Venus as a BoyTam Dean Burn stars and directs this adaptation of Luke Sutherland's weird tale of a modern day sexual mystic.Traverse 2, 2-26 Aug2. A Doll'... Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Festivals
Fringe preview
Yellow Moon is certain to become a jewel in the Fringe crown this year Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Shows
42nd Street
anything that might be considered a problem is resolved so instantly that the tone is one of constant jollity and optimism Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Shows
Cyprus
an intense and satisfying drama which skilfully weaves a tangle of mystery and offers real insight on the roots of international terrorism Read more »| 10 Jul 2007
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Interviews
The Brick Award
We want to encourage people to take a risk… we want to provide 'the right to fail'. Andy Arnold, Creative Director, The Arches. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Shows
I Have Something to Tell You by Zero Visibility Corp, Tramway, 9 June
the use of harsh electronic music, a bare stage and non-descript costumes makes this production particularly opaque Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Shows
Code Butterfly
They dance in tiny enclosed spaces, just inches from their audience, they have the confidence to come into contact with those watching them and this is something with which many seasoned performers would struggle. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Interviews
The Bacchae
I am interested in a god who says, 'was that a bit much?' Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Shows
Mahabharata
Despite moments of rapture, this is a saggy telling of a wonderful tale. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Interviews
The Patriot
a stimulating, masterfully crafted, bold piece of drama which bodes well for the both the Tron and Cleugh Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Shows
Les Ballets C de la B @ Tramway, 11 & 18 May
The most exciting company working in Europe: even rapturous applause is dwarfed by the sense of awe. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Shows
Breakin' Convention 07 - NEEDS STAR RATING
The Festival Theatre in Edinburgh may not seem your typical backdrop for hip hop dance but then its original home Sadler's Wells isn't exactly Bed-Stuy stati... Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Interviews
The Mahabharata
we are a tiny part of a huge universal consciousness and everything is interconnected. Star Wars distilled that into the Force Read more »| 10 Jun 2007