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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ShowsCat On a Hot Tin Roof @ The Studio, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The pure poetry of Tennessee William's classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is brought to life in this strong production by Leitheatre Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
ShowsShine @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Shine is a searing, soulful account of a young man's childhood and youth, that combines both intimacy and spectacle Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
ShowsBrexit Means Brexit! @ CCA, Glasgow
Glasgow's Take Me Somewhere performance festival kicks off with Brexit Means Brexit!, creating a space in which Remainers and Leavers can hear each other’s views Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
FestivalsBelle & Sebastian play heading to Edinburgh Fringe
Belle & Sebastian’s iconic 1996 album If You’re Feeling Sinister is being turned into a "play with songs" at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 16 May 2019 -
ShowsThe Red Lion @ The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
The Red Lion – Patrick Marber's portrait of football champions – depicts a swindler, a nostalgic fool and a talented hopeful, revealing that every hero has an inner antagonist Read more »| 15 May 2019 -
TravelBerlin Theatre: A Beginner's Guide
We take a look at three of Berlin's most exciting theatre spaces and groups Read more »| 14 May 2019
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FestivalsThe Rise of Community-Led Festivals in Scotland
The teams behind Southside Fringe and Hidden Door to find out why and how they set up their community-led festivals Read more »| 10 May 2019 -
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InterviewsZinnie Harris on The Duchess [of Malfi]
We chat to Zinnie Harris about male rage, female resistance, and updating John Webster's 17th century play The Duchess of Malfi for the present day Read more »| 10 May 2019 -
ShowsAn Evening of Eric and Ern @ The King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
The classic comedy duo are back with their greatest sketches – for one night only Read more »| 08 May 2019 -
ShowsThe Mack @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
If the recent events at Notre Dame have taught us anything, it’s that buildings can hold great love, memories and admiration. The world's relationship ... Read more »| 08 May 2019 -
ShowsSound Symphony @ The Studio at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Sound Symphony is a highly interactive, sensory performance, crafted specifically for a young, profoundly autistic audience Read more »| 07 May 2019 -
InterviewsMele Broomes on Sonic Séance
Mele Broomes talks to The Skinny about Sonic Séance, her follow-up dance piece to 2018's award-winning show, VOID Read more »| 06 May 2019 -
ShowsThe Verdict @ King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
The Verdict is a potentially enthralling legal drama let down by humour in all the wrong places Read more »| 03 May 2019 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: May 2019
Mayfesto and Take Me Somewhere return this May - here's our round-up of the best Scottish theatre shows and events this month Read more »| 02 May 2019 -
InterviewsScottish Theatre, Mental Health, and SMHAF
The Skinny chats to theatre director Ross MacKay and Andrew Eaton-Lewis of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival and asks, how can the theatre industry be more mindful of mental ill-health? Read more »| 29 Apr 2019