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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FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe Firsts: 5 new theatre companies to watch
With so many shows to see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, it can be easy for great new work to fall under the radar. That's why we're profiling five shows from new & emerging companies – all bringing their work to the festival for the very first time Read more »| 23 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsMeghan Tyler on Crocodile Fever, 'an angry scream at the world'
The Skinny chats to Meghan Tyler about her play Crocodile Fever, and gets an exclusive invite into the rehearsal room ahead of its world premiere Read more »| 23 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsDavid Edgar on his first solo show Trying It On
We chat to David Edgar about the 1960s, identity politics and catching up with his 20 year old self in new solo show Trying It On Read more »| 16 Jul 2019 -
ShowsHenry V @ Bard In The Botanics, Glasgow
Jennifer Dick's playful Henry V is told with charm and skill at Bard In The Botanics in Glasgow Read more »| 09 Jul 2019 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: July 2019
Get warmed up for the Fringe with July's theatre picks Read more »| 28 Jun 2019 -
ShowsLike Flying @ Craigmount High School, Edinburgh
National Theatre of Scotland's Like Flying is a stunning and immersive production which highlights the importance of arts for young people's mental health Read more »| 26 Jun 2019
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ShowsHair The Musical @ Edinburgh Playhouse
This 50th anniversary revival of Hair suffers from a lack of direction and structure Read more »| 26 Jun 2019 -
ShowsCaptain Corelli’s Mandolin @ King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
This stage adaption of Louis de Bernier's beloved novel Captain Corelli’s Mandolin is enjoyable, if a little underdeveloped Read more »| 24 Jun 2019 -
OpinionHow can the Edinburgh Fringe become more Accessible?
The second instalment of our Fairer Fringe series looks at how accessible Edinburgh's Festival Fringe is for audiences with disabilities Read more »| 24 Jun 2019 -
ShowsWasteland @ Tramway, Glasgow
Gary Clarke's sequel to Coal, Wasteland is a poignant and thrilling portrait of the British rave scene Read more »| 18 Jun 2019 -
ShowsUnderneath @ Dundee Rep
The final play in Pat Kinevane's trilogy, Underneath is an unmissable spectacle Read more »| 18 Jun 2019 -
ShowsBallet Black: Triple Bill featuring INGOMA @ Kings Theatre, Edinburgh
Ballet Black’s Triple Bill is an outstanding exploration and celebration of varying aspects of African culture and history Read more »| 14 Jun 2019 -
ShowsUs / Them @ The Studio, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Carly Wijis' brave and insightful show pays homage to the children affected by terrorism Read more »| 13 Jun 2019 -
ShowsThe Little Bath @ The Studio at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The Little Bath is a simple and sweet production, and an excellent introduction to theatre for tots Read more »| 13 Jun 2019 -
ShowsThis Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing @ Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Stellar Quines' version of Finegan Kruckemeyer's reimagined fairytale, This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing is colourful, hilarious and inspiring Read more »| 12 Jun 2019