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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FestivalsReally Want to Hurt Me @ Assembly Hall
Blocking out bullies, a red satchel graffitied with the names of their favourite performers all whilst dealing with the isolation from your peers - sound familiar? Read more »| 31 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsCloser Than Ever @ PQA Venues, Riddle's Court
Closer Than Ever is a whimsical and really rather heart-warming piece of musical theatre Read more »| 31 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsPrehistoric @ Summerhall
Elbow Room Productions' show is a moving and funny look at Brisbane's music scene in the 1970s Read more »| 31 Aug 2018 -
InterviewsThis is Not My Nose: Revisiting Cyrano de Bergerac
Brian Ferguson and Jessica Hardwick discuss the newest Citz production, their revival of Edwin Morgan's translation of Cyrano de Bergerac Read more »| 30 Aug 2018 -
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Jumpers for Goalposts @ theSpace on the Mile
Jumpers for Goalposts is a good-natured but bittersweet play Read more »| 30 Aug 2018 -
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A Midsummer Night’s Droll @ theSpace on the Mile
The Owle Schreame’s irresistibly ridiculous A Midsummer Night’s Droll is a history lesson as well as a strong post-dinner laugh Read more »| 30 Aug 2018
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The Turn of the Screw @ Underbelly Cowgate
Great dramatic horror has always appreciated the chilling balance of patience, dread and eventual payoff. The Turn of the Screw is proof this formula still stands Read more »| 30 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsKill the Beast: Director's Cut @ Pleasance Courtyard
Kill The Beast's new show is a ridiculous, well-timed, triumphant comedy horror Read more »| 29 Aug 2018 -
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Forbidden Stories @ The French Institute
Ludens Ensemble's story of Cyprus past and present is ambitious but occasionally confusing Read more »| 29 Aug 2018 -
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It's Not Cute Anymore @ Underbelly Cowgate
Bel Knight and Clare Hoey's new play is an imaginative take on the corrupting power of ambition Read more »| 29 Aug 2018 -
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Honey's Happening @ Greenside, Infirmary Street
What occurs at Honey’s Happening is meant to happen, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be surprised Read more »| 24 Aug 2018 -
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Cirque Berserk! @ Pleasance, EICC
Cirque Berserk! make their Fringe debut this year, showcasing circus skills new and old for all the family Read more »| 24 Aug 2018 -
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The Providence of Neighboring Bodies @ Underbelly Cowgate
If you’re feeling lonely, Leave It To Beaver Read more »| 24 Aug 2018 -
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As We Like It @ Paradise in Augustines
Side By Side Theatre Company’s As We Like It is Shakespeare updated just as we, the modern audience, like it. Read more »| 24 Aug 2018 -
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Queen C*nt - Sacred or Profane? @ Underbelly Bristo Square
Deborah Antoinette and China Blue Fish showcase the grittier side of feminist performance in Sacred or Profane Read more »| 24 Aug 2018