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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InterviewsStories of Old: The Last Days of Troy
Can history's oldest narrative be revived for a contemporary audience? The involvement of Simon Armitage and Lily Cole is sure to help, right? Nick Bagnall discusses his latest production, The Last Days of Troy Read more »| 29 Apr 2014 -
InterviewsIt's the Merry Month of May!
One month closer to summer means one month closer to the Edinburgh Fringe and the Edinburgh International Festival. However, before critics start to run amok up and down the Royal Mile, Glasgow has a few festive events of its own Read more »| 28 Apr 2014 -
ShowsThe Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler @ Citizens' Theatre
In collaboration with the National Theatre of Scotland, Glasgow based company Vanishing Point salute the work of Ivor Cutler. The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler is an endearing celebration of this Scottish artist Read more »| 28 Apr 2014 -
ShowsBiding Time (Remix) @ Various Venues
Biding Time (Remix) returns to the stage and screen after its run at the Fringe last year. A response to Pippa Bailey's Biding Time, the mutlimedia, interdisciplinary show has been put together by Tromolo Productions and features live music, live performa Read more »| 25 Apr 2014 -
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The Libertine @ Citizens Theatre
Directed by Dominic Hill, Stephen Jeffrey's The Libertine is being revived for the Citizens' stage. Made famous by the film starring Johnny Depp, the tale of John Wilmot, second Earl of Rochester, is as much a cautionary tale as it is a reflection of the Read more »| 25 Apr 2014 -
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HOME announces site-specific theatre programme
Manchester's new creative centre for the arts, HOME, reveals the site-specific theatre programme that will run until HOME's official opening in spring 2015 Read more »| 10 Apr 2014
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Dancebase summer term: Shall we dance?
We send our Theatre ed along to Dance Base to have a go at one of their classes Read more »| 08 Apr 2014 -
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Invisible Empire on Tour
Company of Wolves tour their debut full-length theatrical work, entitled Invisible Empire. It tackles the human tendency to conform as well as to r... Read more »| 03 Apr 2014 -
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The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler @ Citizens
Vanishing Point, in collaboration with the National Theatre of Scotland, present The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler. Known as a poet, surrealist-humourist a... Read more »| 03 Apr 2014 -
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Gym Party @ The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, 4-5 Apr
Finally, Made in China bring their hugely successful Gym Party to the Northwest. It's about time. Gracing the Royal Exchange Studio with a characteristically... Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
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Uncensored Life: A Celebration for John Calder @ Traverse
Another celebration of a Scotsman comes to the foreground. On 18 and 19 April, John Calder visits the Traverse. Still writing at the age of 87, it makes... Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
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Let's Dance @ Macrobert
It seems the spring and summer brings out the dancer in us all, as the Macrobert launches its 2014 Let's Dance programme. Northern Ballet kicks off the enti... Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
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Theatre as Research: The Hunger for Trade project
A collaboration across theatres and continents, Hunger for Trade is a performing-arts response to the international food crisis. Playwright Simon Stephens heads up the Royal Exchange Theatre's involvement – and considers the history of a humble nectarine Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
InterviewsNights at the Circus
Cirque du Soleil's new show comes to Glasgow next month – we have a word with some of the performers, and talk to Bright Night International, helping to train the next generation of circus performers in time for the Commonwealth Youth Circus this summer Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
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The Events @ Everyman, Liverpool, 8-12 Apr
Edinburgh Fringe First Award-winner and the Guardian’s No. 1 play of 2013, David Greig’s quiet yet provocative drama The Events makes its way to ... Read more »| 31 Mar 2014