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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InterviewsArthur Miller: Rapture Theatre on his centenary
Michael Emans talks about Arthur Miller's centenary and how Rapture Theatre chose to honour it this autumn Read more »| 11 Sep 2015 -
Interviews
The Lyceum at 50: A Theatre Celebration
Mark Thomson on Waiting for Godot, funding cuts and The Royal Lyceum Theatre's 50th anniversary. Read more »| 11 Sep 2015 -
StudentsAct Up: Student Theatre Societies
So you're looking to get involved in theatre at university? Cast your eyes over this handy guide. Read more »| 09 Sep 2015 -
FestivalsThe Magic Flute @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, 28 Aug
Mozart's opera The Magic Flute gets the Barrie Kosky treatment at Edinburgh International Festival. Read more »| 08 Sep 2015 -
Festivals
En Avant, Marche! @ King's Theatre, Edinburgh, 25 Aug
Belgian dance ensemble Les Ballets C de la B present En Avant Marche! at the Edinburgh Fringe. Read more »| 08 Sep 2015 -
Festivals
Fringe Theatre Reviews: The Fantastical
Fantastical tales at the Fringe, as Pirates and Mermaids, Spectretown and I Am Beast visit Edinburgh. Read more »| 08 Sep 2015
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Festivals
Fringe Theatre Reviews: Baby Wants Candy
Improv theatre troupe Baby Wants Candy bring three shows to the Fringe, including Thrones! The Musical. Read more »| 08 Sep 2015 -
Shows
Trapped Up North: Manchester's horror attraction
The trend for escape room games continues unabated with the Great Northern Warehouse's new horror attraction, Trapped Up North. Its creator helps us understand the appeal of getting locked inside a room and scared half to death Read more »| 04 Sep 2015 -
Festivals
Fringe Theatre Reviews: Return to Dance Base
Week three of Dance Base's Fringe line-up, featuring Ponies Don't Play Football and An Invitation. Read more »| 01 Sep 2015 -
Festivals
Ballett Zürich @ Edinburgh Playhouse, 27 Aug
Kairos and Sonett form a Ballet Zurich double bill at the Edinburgh International Festival. Read more »| 01 Sep 2015 -
Festivals
Am 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 -
Festivals
Confessions 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 -
Festivals
Our 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 -
Festivals
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 -
Festivals
At 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