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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FestivalsThree Fringe Shows Which Use Tech to Get Personal
We speak to three theatre makers whose Fringe shows use technological innovations – some sensational, some simple – to get closer to their audiences Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Art
Creative Scotland head Janet Archer quits
Following a turbulent few months, Creative Scotland chief executive Janet Archer is leaving the organisation Read more »| 17 Jul 2018 -
InterviewsLauren Hendry on Tetra-Decathlon: 'competing feels like performing'
The Skinny chats to Lauren Hendry about Tetra-Decathlon, her new show about training for the world championships of a 14-event athletics competition and creating a piece of theatre from the experience Read more »| 11 Jul 2018 -
Shows
The Month in Scottish Theatre: July 2018
With the Fringe just a month away, Scotland’s theatre calendar is looking busy, so whether you’re looking forward to the festival, or not, here is a quick guide to the month in Scottish theatre before the month to end all months Read more »| 11 Jul 2018 -
Shows
The Last Ship @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Sting’s musical docks in the Scottish capital, bringing Geordie sunshine before finding a sunset into which to sail, leaving us all the better for the experience Read more »| 19 Jun 2018 -
ShowsCritics Award for Theatre in Scotland: Rhinoceros wins big
Edinburgh International Festival's revival of Eugène Ionesco's anti-fascist play wins four awards at the 2018 Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland Read more »| 10 Jun 2018
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Shows
Baba Yaga @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Windmill Theatre and Imaginate's new take on the classic Slavic fairytale is bright, colourful and totally absurd Read more »| 08 Jun 2018 -
Shows
Sunshine on Leith @ King's Theatre, Edinburgh
This new revival of the Edinburgh-set, Proclaimers-scored musical is an infectious and joyous production, featuring illuminating performances and very familiar tunes Read more »| 08 Jun 2018 -
InterviewsAmy Ross: Wicked in Edinburgh
In its final week, the star of Wicked, Amy Ross, swoops in to speak to The Skinny about the musical, Elphaba, and the women of Oz Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
Interviews
Persistent & Nasty: Celebrating Diversity in Scottish Theatre
The Skinny chats to the founders of Persistent & Nasty, a new platform for showcasing new and underrepresented voices in Scottish theatre Read more »| 05 Jun 2018 -
InterviewsContemporary performance festival Take Me Somewhere returns
The Skinny chats to FK Alexander and Jamila Johnson-Small, two of the artists selected for Take Me Somewhere 2018, about their work and the space that the festival provides for contemporary artists Read more »| 31 May 2018 -
Shows
The Month in Scottish Theatre: June 2018
Much like the end of May, June is also home to other events and productions that deserve not just a mention but a place in Scotland’s cultural calendar Read more »| 31 May 2018 -
Opinion
Ask Auntie Act: How Can I Be Original?
For this month, beloved Auntie Trash hands over her opinion column to new national treasure Courtney Act Read more »| 25 May 2018 -
Shows
Ma, Pa and the Little Mouths @ Traverse Theatre
This collaboration between the Tron Theatre and the National Theatre of Scotland has produced a dark, surreal and excessively absurd play. Read more »| 18 May 2018 -
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Gut @ Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Frances Poet's first full-length play packs a visceral punch, taking on issues of trust, fear and creeping unease Read more »| 17 May 2018