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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ShowsAkram Khan's Giselle
For his first full-length ballet, choreographer Akram Khan has found alchemy in his collaborators Read more »| 30 Sep 2016 -
Shows
Julia Taudevin on Blow-Off and Dario Fo
Returning to Edinburgh with her ‘guerrilla gig theatre’ piece Blow Off as part of a political theatre season to mark Dario Fo’s 90th birthday, Julia Taudevin talks to The Skinny about domestic terrorism, female rage and music Read more »| 30 Sep 2016 -
ShowsWish List @ Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting is a necessary play about unnecessary pain. Read more »| 29 Sep 2016 -
ShowsThe Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
Has there ever been a play so celebrated in contemporary Scottish theatre as John McGrath’s The Cheviot, The Stag and the Black, Black Oil? The play, a... Read more »| 28 Sep 2016 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Christmas Festival Plans Revealed
Get set for loads of live theatre this Christmas with Christmas on Stage, as well as the usual Edinburgh favourites of markets, St Andrew's Square ice rink and more. Read more »| 19 Sep 2016 -
Students
Aye Drama: Student Guide to Theatre in Scotland
Hey, students! Do you want to get into the theatre? Do you want to write, direct, produce, or review plays? Then read on, because The Skinny’s resident theatrical agony aunt, Auntie Trash, has got the 411 Read more »| 15 Sep 2016
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Students
Drama 101: Student Theatre in the North
As a student, you have three years in which to fully live out the drama of life; and if you fancy taking that to the stage, in the North you'll be spoilt for choice. Here's our guide to how to get the most out of theatre in your region Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Shows
Autumn theatre highlights in the North
Autumn is always a busy time for theatre. Here's our guide to the season's highlights Read more »| 13 Sep 2016 -
Opinion
Shifting the stage: Transposing Theatre’s Canon
As a West African transposition of The Duchess of Malfi comes to Leeds, one writer considers the possibilities and pitfalls that come with reimagining the We... Read more »| 13 Sep 2016 -
Interviews
Scottish Ballet: Sophie Laplane on Sibilo
The Skinny catches up with rising star of Scottish Ballet, the talented choreographer Sophie Laplane as she prepares to premiere her specially commissioned o... Read more »| 08 Sep 2016 -
OpinionAsk Auntie Trash: Where Are the Diverse Actors?
Hi there,A loaded one, but relevant.Why is there not enough diversity in British Theatre in the casting process? (Would love to hear your thoughts)Best,Ikram... Read more »| 08 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
SMHAFF announces 2016 line-up
Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival announced details of its tenth edition today, which will include a play by Alan Bissett on the life of Syd Barrett, and Emma Jayne Park's new dance work for children, Experts In Short Trousers Read more »| 06 Sep 2016 -
Interviews
Joe Douglas on taking The Cheviot... on tour
Ahead of a new touring production of John McGrath’s revered play, The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil, The Skinny talks to its director, Joe Douglas, about the play, the current political climate and the future of culture in Scotland. Read more »| 31 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Lucy McCormick @ Underbelly, Cowgate
Triple Threat's 'shock' take on the Bible is just plain tiresome Read more »| 25 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: Post Brexit Feels
Brexit and the anti-European hysteria sweeping the UK are huge thematic concerns at this year’s Fringe, unsurprising for a Scottish festival that cause... Read more »| 23 Aug 2016