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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Festivals[insert slogan here] @ Zoo Charteris
YESYESNONO’s [insert slogan here] explores the artform that is advertising Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsThe Conditioning @ C Aquila
Two squaddies find themselves in a locked room. But why are they there? An intense and intriguing performance, tackling trust, anxiety and guilt Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
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Unsung @ Summerhall
A masterful central performance by Valentijn Dhaenens anchors a compelling, contemporary story of political hubris Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsThe House @ Assembly George Square Studios
Brian Parks’ comedy of manners moves like a whip, but the rat-a-tat dialogue is missing the American playwright's usual political edge Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsOne Life Stand @ Summerhall
The Follow up to Middle Child's All We Ever Wanted Was Everything lacks power and punch. Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
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Revelations @ Summerhall
The third outing for a charming storyteller proves to be an uplifting, emotionally draining and vital story of love and doing the right thing Read more »| 13 Aug 2018
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Drenched @ Pleasance Courtyard
Cornish folk tales delivered by surly comic creation Daniel Drench proves to be an uneasy mix Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
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Queens of Sheba @ Underbelly Cowgate
An arresting and relevant piece on the rise of Misogynoir and the experiences of young black women Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
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The Basement Tapes @ Summerhall
Impressive one-hander that unearths a family secret that blurs the lines between reality, memory and much more Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
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Ulster American @ Traverse Theatre
Brash, loud and brutal, David Ireland’s explosive three-hander is a well-drawn character piece full of supremely tasteless laughs Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
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Erewhon @ Summerhall
Arthur Meek's collaboration with Magnetic North reimagines a classic Victorian novel about a fictitious land where women rule, but doesn't quite deliver Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
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Le Gateau Chocolat: Icons @ Assembly George Square Gardens
Le Gateau Chocolat’s soulful cabaret proves that one slice is just not enough Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
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Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist @ Assembly George Sq
All the hallmarks of a comedy classic, but with none of the drama. Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
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The Approach @ Assembly Hall
Insightful three-hander about the breakdown of a relationship between two sisters Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
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Thrones! The Musical Parody @ Assembly George Square
Returning comedy musical based on the blockbuster TV show hits all the right notes Read more »| 09 Aug 2018