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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FestivalsGlasgow's West End Festival: Thinking On Your Feet
The West End, Glasgow's most fashionable address since the 1800s, may not be regarded as the best place to visit when in need of a cheap but entertaining day... Read more »| 27 May 2009 -
ShowsQuadrophenia
Clare Sinclair anticipates the arrival of a rock opera for the ages. Read more »| 26 May 2009 -
ShowsSpectacular Debut: Scottish Opera's Manon
Nicole Hepburn looks forward to a season exotic and opulent opera. Read more »| 18 May 2009 -
Shows
Hoors
Foul language, a stag-night that leads to the groom missing his wedding: Margaret Kirk previews a contemporary comedy of manners Read more »| 29 Apr 2009 -
Shows
Magnetic North Chase After Mary Rose
Michael Cox discusses the updating of a late play by the author of Peter Pan: from lost boys to the lost mother. Read more »| 21 Apr 2009 -
ShowsCopenhagen
Susannah Radford finds rich ideas in a play that intersects physics and relationships. Read more »| 21 Apr 2009
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Interviews
Breakin' Convention, Spreading the Word
Fiona Campbell catches the non-stop rush of hip hop's jamboree of beats and breaks and poppin' Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
Shows
Top Five Theatre Events in May
Martin O'Connor InnerCircle Sat 16 May 2009 - Sun 24 May 2009, various times £7 including subway ticket Starts at Bridge Street Subway Station - plea... Read more »| 19 Apr 2009 -
Shows
Les Ballets C de la B: Ashes
Gareth K Vile makes some big claims for a Belgian company. There's a surprise. Read more »| 18 Apr 2009 -
Interviews
Outer Limits: Dance and Physical Theatre
In the spirit of Rupert's Editorial, Gareth K vile seeks out alternative performances across the country Read more »| 18 Apr 2009 -
Shows
Scottish Dance Theatre, Spring Tour '09
Nicole Hepburn saw SDT at the start of their current tour, and discovered a selection of engaged, thoughtful works Read more »| 26 Mar 2009 -
Festivals
Behaviour @ The Arches, 12-25 Apr
Clare Sinclair catches the new mood that is moving through the underground caverns of The Arches. Read more »| 25 Mar 2009 -
Shows
Rockaburley Burlesque
Gareth K Vile continues his exploration of burlesque Read more »| 19 Mar 2009 -
Interviews
New Territories 2009
Gareth K Vile sees New Territories make a natural evolution, as it continues to push the boundaries of performance Read more »| 19 Mar 2009 -
Shows
Carmen: Scottish Ballet
Scottish Ballet's latest work brings together a modern version of a classic and a ferocious contemporary short. Gareth K Vile talks about the classic updated with rising star Daniel Davidson Read more »| 18 Mar 2009