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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ShowsA Very Crypto Christmas @ McNeill's, Glasgow
Adrenalism's absurdist Christmas comedy delves into the blockchain, the magic of the holidays, and the nature of collaboration Read more »| 15 Dec 2022 -
OpinionPantomime's Racism Problem
Our theatre editor looks at pantomime's long-running issues with racist depictions of Asian characters, and the need for real change Read more »| 06 Dec 2022 -
ShowsAn American's Guide to Scottish Panto
One American begins to get to grips with that uniquely British art form – panto Read more »| 30 Nov 2022 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: December 2022
It's a very Christmassy theatre round-up this month, as pantomime takes over large chunks of Scotland's theatre scene in December Read more »| 25 Nov 2022 -
ShowsCiggie Stories @ CCA, Glasgow
In performed reading Ciggie Stories, Emily Furneaux reflects on the situations and people she used to share cigarettes with Read more »| 08 Nov 2022 -
ShowsOld Bones @ Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh
Jen McGregor’s layered and witty one-man show Old Bones looks at one man's battle with the Devil Read more »| 07 Nov 2022
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InterviewsLaurie Sansom on James IV: Queen of the Fight
Director Laurie Sansom discusses racism and royalty in James IV: Queen of the Fight on the eve of its Scottish tour Read more »| 07 Nov 2022 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: November 2022
Read our round-up of the best theatre to see across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and beyond, all updated for the month of November Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
ShowsFarm Fatale @ Tramway
French designer/director Phillipe Quesne puts great effort into the costumes and sound design of this strange Scarecrow circus, but struggles to materialise something meaningful Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
ShowsThe Rotting Hart: A new queer body horror
Daniel Orejon's new solo play, The Rotting Hart, blends body horror and queer desire – we chat to its creator, and director Flavia D'Avila, about the story behind the show Read more »| 28 Oct 2022 -
ShowsPride and Prejudice* (*sort of) @ Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh
The fun and flamboyant Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) rejuvenates the Jane Austen classic Read more »| 24 Oct 2022 -
ShowsScottish International Storytelling Festival
As the Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns, we take a deep dive into the programme Read more »| 14 Oct 2022 -
InterviewsDeborah Colker and Alex Reedijk on Scottish Opera
As a new season begins, we talk to Deborah Colker and Alex Reedijk from Scottish Opera about the magic that only opera can provide Read more »| 13 Oct 2022 -
ShowsScottish Opera's evocative, intense new production of Ainadamar
With £10 tickets for Under 26s and a UK premiere of Osvaldo Golijov's Ainadamar opening this month, there's never been a better time to give Scottish Opera a go Read more »| 06 Oct 2022 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: October 2022
There's tons of great shows touring theatres across the world – and this October, a good handful of them reach Scotland Read more »| 04 Oct 2022