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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ShowsThe Accidental Death of an Accordionist
Erin McElhinney looks north for modern theatricality Read more »| 07 Aug 2008 -
FestivalsScottish Dance Theatre: Be Challenged and Thrilled!
Under Janet Smith, the SDT have come from Dundee to thrill Edinburgh. Susanah Radford talks to dancer James MacGillivray Read more »| 06 Aug 2008 -
FestivalsEcstasy
The poet of the chemical generation retains a contemporary punch Read more »| 04 Aug 2008 -
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Holdin' Fast @ Zoo Southside
Part of the Czech season at the Fringe, a work exploring desire and dance. Read more »| 04 Aug 2008 -
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The Lighthouse Keeper
The Lighthouse Keeper is aimed at children, yet reveals a far darker narrative. Gareth K Vile deliberately misreads. Read more »| 01 Aug 2008 -
Festivals
Plastic
30 Bird Productions bring a production east to Edinburgh with a surprising revelation. Read more »| 01 Aug 2008
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Festivals
For Your Observation
Susannah Radford talks with Janis Claxton about her exciting new work. Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
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A Genuinely National Theatre
The National Theatre of Scotland made its name at the Festival with Blackwatch. Michael Cox interrogates the company about their plans to evolve in Edinburgh this year. Read more »| 30 Jul 2008 -
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Fortune Kookie
Student theatre is at the heart of The Fringe experience. From the East comes a new version of a humanist classic Read more »| 29 Jul 2008 -
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Al Seed
He's the dark prince of comedy, the satanic clown of physical theatre. Prepare to tremble at Al Seed. Read more »| 29 Jul 2008 -
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Dancebase's Gift Selection
The National Centre for Dance throws open its studios to audiences but once a year in an exploion of possibilities. Read more »| 29 Jul 2008 -
FestivalsThe Director's Cut: Jonathan Mills
Jonathan Mills, Director of the International Festival, selects his picks for you, dear reader. Read more »| 28 Jul 2008 -
Festivals
Jonathan Mills on what an international festival should be
Jonathan Mills was considered to have comparatively little experience when he took up the post of Director of the Edinburgh International Festival last year. The Skinny tends to favour the outsider, though, so RJ Thomson is pleased to find him abounding in ideas on how the face of the 61 year old institution is changing under his watch. Read more »| 28 Jul 2008 -
Shows
Differences in Demolition
Opera meets modernity in this dazzling production Read more »| 20 Jul 2008 -
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Evita
Lloyd Webber updates his musical - has Evita been improved or undermined by added musical power? Read more »| 17 Jul 2008