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FilmListen to The Cineskinny podcast!
The Cineskinny is the film review podcast from The Skinny – on this week's episode, reviews of Normal and Queer As Punk, and a chat on the changing art of cinematography Read more »| 03 Feb 2022 -
FestivalsSolidarity and Escape: Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival 2026
At the latest edition of the mighty Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival, we found an event filled with comrades rather than schmoozers, where the films were akin to protest songs and the rat race seemed to stop for a while Read more »| 15 May 2026 -
TheatrePositive Stories for Negative Times returns with more free plays for young people
Positive Stories for Negative Times returns with a fresh slate of brand new plays for young people. Comedian Greg McHugh, panto legend Johnny McKnight and cult clown duo Xhloe & Natasha are among the latest cohort of theatre-makers Read more »| 15 May 2026 -
FilmCannes 2026: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Jane Schoenbrun returns with their much-anticipated third feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, a meta repurposing of the slasher genre starring Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Dead Pony
Ahead of stepping into a new era of Dead Pony with their latest EP, Eat My Dust!, we catch up with the unstoppable force that is singer Anna Shields Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
Things To DoGet The May 2026 Issue of The Skinny!
Looking for a copy of our May 2026 magazine? Here's where to find one in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Read more »| 06 Jan 2026
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Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 14-20 May: Glasgow Zine Fest & more
Local festival Glasgow Zine Fest takes place this coming week across the city, with workshops, a zine fair and more. Elsewhere, Fcukers play SWG3 and Francis Dosoo opens Portrait of Dorothy Gale at DCA Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
ComedyThe rise and rise of Fatiha El-Ghorri
Fatiha El-Ghorri will knock you out, if you don't come to her debut tour Cockney Stacking Doll Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
ClubsBrown Gals Dance Club on Dancefloors and Diaspora
Letting inhibitions loose in adolescence, navigating the inescapability of politics, and founding a club night rooted in female friendship: this month’s writer shares a personal history of dancing Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
MusicKelburn Garden Party: Pyramid Stage 2026 revealed
With less than two months to go, the full lineup for our Pyramid Stage takeover at Kelburn Garden Party is finally here with SAY Award winners Kai Reesu joining the bill alongside GAÏA, Isa Gordon, Chef The Rapper and loads more Read more »| 13 May 2026 -
Food And DrinkPeter McKenna on Eleven Fifty Five and Queen's Park Food Festival
We catch up with chef Peter McKenna to talk through his newly-revamped Finnieston restaurant, and his role in curating a group of Glasgow's best chefs for Queen's Park Food Festival Read more »| 12 May 2026 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Aftermaths
In this month's advice column, one reader sleeps with a friend who won't text back Read more »| 12 May 2026
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BooksSamar Yazbek on Your Presence Is a Danger to Your Life: Voices From Gaza
We speak to Syrian journalist Samar Yazbek about her latest book, a collection of testimonials from Gazans living under genocide Read more »| 12 May 2026 -
ComedyThe Skinny on… Stuart McPherson
This spring, Stuart McPherson takes Crisps and a Lie Down, his celebrated Fringe show from last year, on tour. Ahead of the tour's conclusion in Glasgow, we subject him to our monthly Q&A Read more »| 12 May 2026 -
MusicPlay Time: Meet Scotland's Music Instrument Libraries
Music Broth, We Make Music Instrument Libraries and GLOSS tell us about the role of music instrument libraries in overcoming barriers to music tuition, reducing waste and connecting communities Read more »| 11 May 2026 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: The Girly-Pops’ Discourse
This month’s columnist hails the feminist power of niche celebrity gossip Read more »| 11 May 2026