Arts & Entertainment
The latest arts and entertainment highlights, previews, reviews, music and film features and opinion pieces from The Skinny writers.
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Books
Edinburgh: UNESCO City of Literature
A Sense of Place' sets the pace for a bright future for Edinburgh as a UNESCO City of Literature Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Books
The Goon - Eric Powell
Funnier than Dawn of the Dead, and more frightening than Elmer Fudd hunting Bugs with a shotgun Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Clubs
Madge vs Kylie - The Ultimate Showdown
Showgirls and showboys dressed to the nines in sequins and feathers Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Clubs
Joy
Attracts an older crowd than the weeknight clubs, and the associated lack of costumes and student drama makes it notably less camp Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Theatre
Scottish Ballet RE-EDIT
Their winter tour of 'Cinderella' barely behind them, Scottish Ballet forego a well deserved break and begin their spring tour, a programme of three works that have helped propel ballet into the 21st century. Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Theatre
The Memorandum - Communicado Theatre Company
Drama often focuses on politics with mixed results, but Vaclav Havel's politically charged work claims an unusually fine pedigree. Read more »| 15 Feb 2006
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Theatre
Escapologist
The Escapologist(Suspect Culture) A very high-concept play, 'The Escapologist' draws its influence from Adam Phillip's comparative study of escapology and ps... Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Theatre
Afraid of the Dark?
Afraid of the Dark?(Measureless Liars)Phobias and paranoid hallucinations are good fodder for low-budget theatre, a medium whose potency is dependent on the ... Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
MusicRichard Ashcroft - Break The Night With Colour
A decade from Britpop glory finds Richard Ashcroft sounding like Robbie Williams aping Bono. Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Theatre
Footloose the Musical
the dance moves are some of the most ambitious, energetic and well executed in recent musical theatre Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Theatre
Plasticine
The young cast do remarkably well with their material, but awkward direction too often negates their abilities Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Theatre
Terrorism
Terrorism(RSAMD Drama)It's difficult to critique 'Terrorism'. Not because it is overly complex – it's easy enough to talk in circles about complexity. F... Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Clubs
Preview: So, Happy in Paris? Saturday 18th February 2006 @ Liquid Room
A spectacular fusion of eclectic funk, fashion and style! Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Clubs
Gomma Records
Art and electro for lipstick lesbians and lounge lizards Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Clubs
Xplicit Preview: Pendulum, The Venue, Feb 25 / Fabio & Grooverider, Potterrow, Mar 17 (Edinburgh)
Xplicit is now firmly established as the new hot tip in the ever changing Edinburgh Drum and Bass scene. Read more »| 15 Feb 2006