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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InterviewsBurlesque
Burlesque is a genuine grassroots phenomena. Gareth K Vile immerses himself in a world of glamour and humour Read more »| 28 Feb 2009 -
ShowsWho’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Dundee Rep is tackling the challenging modern classic Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee Read more »| 28 Feb 2009 -
OpinionNational Review of Live Art
Gareth K Vile consideres the complexity of this year's performance extravaganza Read more »| 26 Feb 2009 -
Shows
A play, a Pie and a Pint Event Preview at Oran Mor Glasgow
Mhairi Graham welcomes a Glasgow institution east to Edinburgh Read more »| 25 Feb 2009 -
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The Mystery of Irma Vep @ The Lyceum Theatre
Even a solid comic duo can't pull Irma back from the brink in The Lyceum's latest production. Read more »| 25 Feb 2009 -
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Northern Ballet Theatre
Fiona Campbell celebrates a company sensitive to technique, entertainment and emotion Read more »| 19 Feb 2009
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Interviews
Manipulate
Agata Maslowska enjoys the joy of puppets Read more »| 10 Feb 2009 -
ShowsJuan Martin Flamenco
Gareth K Vile tries to impress a date with his sophisticated and taste. She doesn't turn up, but he is impressed by Juan Martin. Read more »| 10 Feb 2009 -
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Go Dance
Margaret Kirk is a terrible old performance art bore. Nevertheless, she loved this community show. Read more »| 05 Feb 2009 -
Interviews
Articulate Animal @ Dancebase, Edinburgh
Over in Edinburgh, Fiona Campbell meets Sue Hawksley, artist in residence at Dance Base and professional researcher of the body Read more »| 02 Feb 2009 -
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Reviews: Dolls, and Naked Neighbour
Gareth K Vile gets excited at Tramway. Again. Read more »| 02 Feb 2009 -
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Mission Possible @ MacRobert, Stirling, 11 Feb
As hip-hop culture moves into theatres, State of Emergency explores a sensitive subject. Melissa Trachtenberg explains Read more »| 02 Feb 2009 -
ShowsDance House: Creative Labs
Both Dance House in Glasgow and Edinburgh’s Dancebase are known for their wide range of classes and programmes. They also provide another service to the Scottish dance communities by offering space for choreographers to develop their work. Gareth K Vile speaks to Karen Wood, Creative Director at Dance House Read more »| 02 Feb 2009 -
Interviews
NRLA - National Review of Live Art 2010
Even on its thirtieth anniversary, The National Review of Live Art remains provocative. Read more »| 01 Feb 2009 -
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Tam Dean Burn: Year of the Horse
Tam Dean Burn is a legend of Glasgow theatre. Gareth K Vile catches up with his latest projects Read more »| 30 Jan 2009