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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ShowsSub Rosa: Beneath the Citizens Theatre, Dark Passions Rage
Gareth K Vile hunts beneath the stage for dark tales of revolution and death Read more »| 15 Dec 2008 -
ShowsThe Man Who Had All The Luck
Agata Maslowska checks out Arthur Miller's rare moment of optimism. Read more »| 15 Dec 2008 -
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Sunshine on Leith
Michael Cox finds that, despite the sunshine, there are a few clouds over Leith. Read more »| 12 Dec 2008 -
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A Word with a Ballerina: Scottish Ballet's Quenby Hersh
Quenby Hersh talks to The Skinny about being part of Scottish Ballet Read more »| 12 Dec 2008 -
ShowsThe Snow Queen @ the Arches
Mhairi Graham explores the dark, dark world of children's entertainment. Read more »| 01 Dec 2008 -
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Feet First: Edinburgh's Hogmanay Gets Performative
Hogmanay in Edinburgh is usually associated with alcohol and partying. This year, however, it is championing a more cultural event that brings together the cream of Scottish theatrical talent. Gareth K Vile admits that Edinburgh has trumped Glasgow. Read more »| 25 Nov 2008
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Sunshine on Leith
Michael Cox catches the latest success to take pop tunes and give them a story. Read more »| 21 Nov 2008 -
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OutWrite
Agata Maslowska speaks to Noelle O’Donoghue, Learning & Participation Officer, responsible for co-ordinating the Traverse's recent OutWrite project. Read more »| 20 Nov 2008 -
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The Saturnalia & Troop @ Traverse Theatre
Two shows at the Traverse Theatre offer an escape from the ubiquitous pantos and carols. Read more »| 19 Nov 2008 -
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We're The Believers and Daniel Hit By a Train
Gareth K Vile searches for answers in the Glasgow underground. Read more »| 11 Nov 2008 -
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Taking Care of Business: The Caretaker
Mhairi Graham sees a classic brought to life, and glimpses a lost time. Read more »| 10 Nov 2008 -
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Petronio vs Phoenix: Phoenix Dance Company and Stephen Petronio
Gareth K Vile braves the city centre to expand his knowledge of dance Read more »| 10 Nov 2008 -
ShowsSweetscar 4.48 Pyschosis
Gareth K Vile sits in the dark and goes insane. Read more »| 10 Nov 2008 -
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Wuthering Heights
As a classic comes to the stage, Susannah Radford sees if it matches Kate Bush. Read more »| 08 Nov 2008 -
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All Quiet and Slightly Disappointing on the Western Front
Michael Cox is less than enrpatured by the stage's vision of war as hell. Read more »| 04 Nov 2008