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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FestivalsHangover
Collabor-8 Productions premiere at the Fringe with their harrowing and thought-provoking play Hangover. The play opens on a typical morning for the character... Read more »| 27 Aug 2009 -
FestivalsConstant Craving
Sarah Kane is a popular choice for young companies at the Fringe. God alone knows why: it immolates audiences and frightens critics. Read more »| 27 Aug 2009 -
FestivalsAn Evening With Psychosis
Part Star Trek spoof, part verbatim theatre—using extracts from interviews with real people affected in some way by mental illness—and quite unsu... Read more »| 25 Aug 2009 -
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Destroy PowerPoint
For years, Gaffney has been trying to turn the mundane into the interesting through ‘sawn off’ short stories, and now his obsession with PowerPoi... Read more »| 23 Aug 2009 -
FestivalsDurang/Durang
Consisting of three one act plays by Christopher Durang, this show might be best considered a sketch show instead of theatre in any sense – that is, if... Read more »| 21 Aug 2009 -
FestivalsThe Arches Comes Alive
A new monthly feature gives you the Skinny on a Scottish venue. This month: The Arches Read more »| 20 Aug 2009
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Interviews
Vox Motus
From puppets to the Black Arts: Vox Motus keep on moving. Read more »| 19 Aug 2009 -
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Helix Dance
Rebecca King sees new work from the near East Read more »| 19 Aug 2009 -
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Lotte's Gift
Gareth K Vile talks to a concert guitarist who has turned to acting with a very personal story. Read more »| 16 Aug 2009 -
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Manolibera
Gareth K Vile gets down with the kids. Read more »| 16 Aug 2009 -
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You Bastards
Margaret Kirk asks how many feminists it takes to change a light bulb. Read more »| 16 Aug 2009 -
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Desmorphia
Gareth K Vile shares some shite wine with Des O'Connor Read more »| 16 Aug 2009 -
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Austen's Women
Gareth K Vile unwillingly enjoys an old fashioned solo show. Read more »| 16 Aug 2009 -
Shows
Visiting Luxury: Scottish Dance Theatre
A couple of solid and accessible pieces come from Dundee's nationally renowned company. Read more »| 15 Aug 2009 -
Festivals
Ragamala
Gareth K Vile speaks to a company who are determined to update the classical heritage without loosing its riches. Read more »| 13 Aug 2009