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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OpinionEnvisioning a Theatre For All
Looking into a new year, this month's writer pulls back the curtain on shallow diversity schemes in theatre – and points to new roots from which he and all can thrive Read more »| 16 Jan 2026 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: January 2026
Scottish theatre in January eases us out of festive excess and into a colder, more contemplative moment Read more »| 07 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsThe Skinny on... Alan Cumming
Pitlochry Festival Theatre's Artistic Director Alan Cumming looks forward to a busy 2026 by taking on our Q&A Read more »| 05 Jan 2026 -
ShowsBirds, Beasts, Banter: Scottish Christmas Theatre round-up
We take a tour of Glasgow and Edinburgh’s family Christmas theatre offerings with an actual child in tow Read more »| 17 Dec 2025 -
ShowsLa bohème @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Scottish Opera's La bohème dazzles with a delicious sense of excess, and uses its enduring story to draw compelling parallels to the contemporary Read more »| 02 Dec 2025 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: December 2025
December brings pantomime mayhem, reimagined fairytales and a few icy gems for those wanting seasonal theatre with teeth Read more »| 02 Dec 2025
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InterviewsJohnny McKnight and Sally Reid on the Tron panto
With Gallus in Weegieland, panto veterans Johnny McKnight and Sally Reid reflect on the Tron’s tradition of self-aware pantomime – and how a certain scrappy joy remains at the heart of it all Read more »| 27 Nov 2025 -
ShowsManipulate Festival reveals 2026 programme
Animation, puppetry and visual theatre festival Manipulate has announced its 2026 programme, with highlights including world premieres from Sadiq Ali, Disaster Plan and Vanishing Point, and a brand new competition for Scottish animated films Read more »| 21 Nov 2025 -
ShowsThe Gateway Writing Festival @ Studio Theatre, Edinburgh
The Gateway Writing Festival offers an exciting and surprisingly broad showcase of new theatrical talent Read more »| 17 Nov 2025 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: November 2025
November boasts a buffet of classic and contemporary theatre perfect for those waxing nostalgic about Fringes past, or seeking fresh takes on favourite myths Read more »| 29 Oct 2025 -
InterviewsThe Digital Depths: Owen Sutcliffe on his debut play Òran
Owen Sutcliffe discusses his visceral debut play, Òran, and the ways in which young men find and lose each other in an online world Read more »| 28 Oct 2025 -
ShowsModernist Classic: Scottish Opera's La bohème returns
As its Scottish tour continues, we delve into Scottish Opera's revival of Puccini's La bohème by directors and designers Barbe & Doucet Read more »| 27 Oct 2025 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: October 2025
This month, Scotland is host to a wide array of ambitious festivals Read more »| 29 Sep 2025 -
ShowsFiddler on the Roof @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
This new touring production of Fiddler on the Roof is an emotionally resonant revival of a classic Read more »| 26 Sep 2025 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: September 2025
While Edinburgh recovers from the festivals, Citizens Theatre brings new theatre to Glasgow, while a trio of exciting productions tour the country Read more »| 02 Sep 2025