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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ShowsKátya Kabanová @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
This new staging of Leoš Janáček’s opera Kátya Kabanová could be Scottish Opera's stand-out piece of the year Read more »| 26 Mar 2019 -
ShowsThe Taming of the Shrew @ Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Jo Clifford's new version of Shakespeare's classic The Taming of the Shrew masterfully shines a light on society’s gender roles Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
ShowsInterference @ City Park, Glasgow
National Theatre of Scotland explore three visions of a dystopian future in Interference Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
ShowsTwelve Twelve Theatre @ Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh
After vowing to stage 12 plays in 12 months, Twelve Twelve Theatre present their final three shows Read more »| 21 Mar 2019 -
ShowsRomeo & Juliet @ Theatre Royal, Glasgow
The RSC’s Romeo and Juliet has all the elements of the 400-year-old classic and even some new ones, but, although satisfying, it fails to fully realise its vision of a fresh and modern version Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
ShowsFat Blokes @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Fat Blokes, Scottee's exploration of society's preconceptions about being fat, is unrelenting with touching and emotive performances Read more »| 19 Mar 2019
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ShowsHeart of Darkness @ Tron Theatre, Glasgow
imitating the dog's new take on Heart of Darkness is an ambitious but destabilising reappraisal of Joseph Conrad's novella Read more »| 18 Mar 2019 -
ShowsBirmingham Royal Ballet: Beauty and the Beast @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Magic, fairytales and elaborate costumes are all traditional elements of a night at the ballet, and Birmingham Royal Ballet's Beauty and the Beast deliver these staples and much more Read more »| 18 Mar 2019 -
ShowsThe Mikado @ King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Gilbert and Sullivan Society's production of The Mikado reminds us of issues of class and culture Read more »| 15 Mar 2019 -
ShowsThe Taming of the Shrew @ Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh University Shakespeare Company's revival of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew raises questions about about patriarchy and injustice Read more »| 15 Mar 2019 -
ShowsFerguson and Barton @ Platform, Glasgow
Lucy Ireland and Jim Manganello's Hitchcock-inspired show is a captivating, multi-layered and at-times confusing piece of theatre Read more »| 14 Mar 2019 -
ShowsDirty Dancing @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The stage version of Dirty Dancing is a fun and frothy night out that delivers all your favourite hits and some impressive dance moves Read more »| 14 Mar 2019 -
ShowsMy Fair Lady @ King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh theatrical institution Southern Light Opera Country return with their 122nd show, an adaptation of My Fair Lady Read more »| 13 Mar 2019 -
ShowsApproaching Empty @ Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
Approaching Empty is sensationally sharp, with Ishy Din’s writing and Pooja Ghai’s direction proving realistic, witty and hilarious Read more »| 13 Mar 2019 -
ShowsThe Funeral Director @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
A study of acceptance, atonement and turmoil, The Funeral Director is a charged, thought-provoking piece Read more »| 13 Mar 2019