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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ShowsDonald Robertson is Not a Stand-Up Comedian
Small, but packing a powerful punch, Gary McNair’s ode to comedy, Donald Robertson is Not a Stand-Up Comedian, is the perfect blend of theatre and farc... Read more »| 06 Jun 2016 -
ShowsThe Mikado @ Theatre Royal, 14 May
Scottish Opera's co-production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado with D’Oyly Carte has all the bite and humour of the original piece ... Read more »| 06 Jun 2016 -
ShowsSummer Theatre in the Northwest: A guide
There's no need to stay stuck inside this summer with our guide to some of the best outdoor theatre and festivals over the coming months – from open-air Shakespeare, to books coming to life in botanical gardens... Read more »| 27 May 2016 -
Interviews
Oliver Emanuel on The 306: Dawn
Oliver Emanuel talks his upcoming World War One trilogy, finding a balance between opera and theatre, and Netflix before The 306:Dawn takes the stage this mo... Read more »| 20 May 2016 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe: Five shows to see at Summerhall
Our resident agony aunt and somewhat cynical theatre critic picks her five must-see shows from this year’s Summerhall Fringe programme As general mana... Read more »| 19 May 2016 -
Shows
Swan Lake @ Theatre Royal, Glasgow, 19 April
No doubt puritanical fans of Tchaikovky’s legendary ballet will have some criticism of Scottish Ballet’s newest production – within the cor... Read more »| 13 May 2016
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Interviews
The Invisible Wind Factory opens in Liverpool
We go behind the scenes at the Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool's new arts venue from the team behind The Kazimier, and enter the world of spectacular ... Read more »| 09 May 2016 -
Opinion
Ask Auntie Trash: Dealing with celebrity deaths
Everyone's favourite Auntie is back to answer more of your problems. This month, what to do with grief in the face of celebrity death? We know, we've had a word with 2016 too, but this advice might just be worth holding on to Read more »| 06 May 2016 -
Opinion
Liverpool's Lantern Theatre to close
The Lantern Theatre in Liverpool is set to close its doors for the final time on 31 July 2016. Widely appreciated for providing the city with new theatre si... Read more »| 28 Apr 2016 -
Interviews
Composer Mark Simpson on his debut opera, Pleasure
Millennials, eh? Always tweeting, worrying and... writing operas. At just 27, award-winning composer Mark Simpson has written his first chamber opera, Pleasu... Read more »| 22 Apr 2016 -
Shows
A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing @ Liverpool Everyman
The Corn Exchange production of Eimear McBride’s literary prize-winning novel A Girl Is a Half-Formed Thing draws you in from the start. A stark,... Read more »| 11 Apr 2016 -
Opinion
Ask Auntie Trash: My Dreams are Dying
Our resident agony aunt ponders more of your theatre-based angst – this month, how does an actor handle spending more time making macchiatos than working the stage? Read more »| 08 Apr 2016 -
Shows
The Moira Monologues @ Tron Theatre
Moira Bell is a legend, and she's back for just one night as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival to tell you exactly what makes that so. ... Read more »| 08 Apr 2016 -
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The Destroyed Room @ Traverse Theatre
The Destroyed Room takes its name from Jeff Wall’s 1978 photograph, showing a site of structured devastation, shedding no light on why this has happene... Read more »| 08 Apr 2016 -
Festivals
Theatre at Edinburgh International Festival 2016
Our Theatre editor delves into the Edinburgh International Festival programme, and finds five must-see shows from companies and playwrights from across the globe Read more »| 07 Apr 2016