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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FestivalsBallett Zürich @ Edinburgh Playhouse, 27 Aug
Kairos and Sonett form a Ballet Zurich double bill at the Edinburgh International Festival. Read more »| 01 Sep 2015 -
FestivalsAm I Dead Yet? @ Traverse, 19 Aug
Unlimited Theatre certainly don’t hesitate when it comes to tackling uncomfortable topics. In fact, according to Chris Thorpe and Jon Spooner, creators... Read more »| 01 Sep 2015 -
FestivalsConfessions of a Justified Sinner @ Queen's Hall, 21 Aug
Paul Bright’s Confessions of a Justified Sinner comes to The Queen's Hall, starring George Anton. Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
FestivalsOur Ladies of Perpetual Succour @ Traverse, 19th Aug
Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour brings Alan Warner’s novel The Sopranos to the stage. Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: Immersive Shows
Ontroerend Goed and One Step bring Forever Young and A Game of You to the Edinburgh Fringe. Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
FestivalsAt the Illusionist's Table @ SWMS, 25 Aug
Scott Smith’s At the Illusionist’s Table is a smart, sophisticated storytelling and magic show in the stunning surrounds of the Scotch Malt Whisk... Read more »| 28 Aug 2015
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Seven: Ballet am Rhein @ Edinburgh Playhouse, 20 Aug
Ballet am Rhein perform an interpretation of Mahler's Seventh at the Edinburgh International Festival. Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
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Weight x 3 / 5 @ Lyceum, 17 Aug
Tao Ye has been rapidly promoted as a choreographer of international stature. It’s fair to say that his work is challenging. The two pieces performed m... Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: Relationship Plays
From a nightmarish retelling of the Friends story to a interview-style two-hander, we look at some of the Edinburgh Fringe theatre tackling the thorny issue of relationships. Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: The Jennifer Tremblay Trilogy
Maureen Beattie stars in Stellar Quines' Jennifer Tremblay Trilogy at the Edinburgh Fringe. Read more »| 27 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Review: Wilde Adventures
We look at some of the Oscar Wilde adaptations on show at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Read more »| 27 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: Gig Plays
We look at some of the 'gig-plays' blending live music and theatre at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe, including The Sunset Five, The Girl From Nowhere and Weekend Rockstars. Read more »| 27 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: Dance Base Late
There’s a feelgood feeling to Falling in Love with Frida [★★★☆☆], a dance/storytelling/physical theatre performance with neon cacti, bright yellow... Read more »| 26 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: Nightlife
Jim Cartwright's Raz, Night + Daze and Wasted - three plays at the Fringe based around city nightlife. Read more »| 24 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: Psychological Thrillers
Psychological thrillers at the Edinburgh Fringe: Molly, Allie and Cut. Read more »| 24 Aug 2015