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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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FestivalsSeven: 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 -
FestivalsWeight 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 -
FestivalsFringe 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 -
FestivalsFringe 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 -
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Jonny & the Baptists @ Summerhall, 10 Aug
Following their Rock The Vote tour, Jonny and the Baptists bring The End Is Nigh to the Fringe. Read more »| 24 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: Experiments at Summerhall
Abacus, Smash It Up and The Litvinenko Project: experimental theatre shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. Read more »| 21 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: Monologues
Echoes, Since Maggie Went Away and Acts of Redemption star in this review of monologues at the Fringe. Read more »| 21 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: Verbatim Theatre
Verbatim theatre at the Edinburgh Fringe, including Boxed In, Run, Open and Ryan Good's ménage. Read more »| 21 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: RCS's Musical Theatre
Urinetown and Under the Ground star in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's offerings at the Fringe. Read more »| 21 Aug 2015 -
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Fringe Theatre Reviews: Shakespeare's Women
The Bard's women at the Fringe: Titania, Titus Andronicus, Othello, Method in Madness and Willy's Bitches. Read more »| 21 Aug 2015