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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FestivalsDrenched @ Pleasance Courtyard
Cornish folk tales delivered by surly comic creation Daniel Drench proves to be an uneasy mix Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsQueens 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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FestivalsTilda 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 -
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Michael Morpurgo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom
Freshly adapted from the original 1999 novel of the same name, Stuart Paterson helps bring Michael Morpurgo’s 1999 novel to a new generation Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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My Left / Right Foot – The Musical @ Assembly Roxy
The National Theatre of Scotland and Birds of Paradise join forces to create an unforgettable new musical Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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Birds of Paradise on My Left / Right Foot – The Musical
Just before they celebrated their 25th anniversary, Birds of Paradise lost their Creative Scotland funding. Then they got it back. The Skinny talks to Robert Softley Gale and Mairi Taylor about their rollercoaster year, and their latest work Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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Famous Puppet Death Scenes @ CanadaHub, King's Hall
CanadaHub and the Old Trout Puppet Workshop's new play celebrates the best of puppetry in this rare treat Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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The Bear @ Pleasance Courtyard
This stage version of Raymond Briggs’ children's novel is all heart with misplaced ambition Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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Square Go @ Summerhall
A riotous night of school boy insults, theatrical wrestling and perceptive insights on male aggression Read more »| 08 Aug 2018