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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TheatreIn My Garden
Is the credit crunch provoking Òran Mór's dystopian dramas? Read more »| 29 Mar 2010 -
FilmKick-Ass
Do you really need superpowers to be a superhero? Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) doesn't think so. This geeky teen relies on nothing more than his own determi... Read more »| 29 Mar 2010 -
ClubsBy The Power Of Zygadlo
Recent addition to the Planet Mu family Rudi Zygadlo is bringing his dense sound to a whole new audience Read more »| 29 Mar 2010 -
Theatre39 Steps to Heaven
This production of John Buchan’s The 39 Steps is a hilarious romp through a fast moving spy adventure. Read more »| 29 Mar 2010 -
Music
The Metal Column - April 2010
In April of 1999, a handful of bands gathered for a showcase gig that grew from an online music zine. Known simply as Roadburn, this annual event takes place... Read more »| 28 Mar 2010 -
MusicSuper Adventure Club - Avoid Zombies
In theory, Glasgow (via Livingstone) trio Super Adventure Club could be a nightmarish proposition: they have a singer/guitarist, Bruce Wallace, who screeches... Read more »| 26 Mar 2010
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Music
Live Music Highlights - April 2010
Poet, provocateur and bona fide cultural icon Gil Scott-Heron plays Edinburgh's HMV Picture House on 21 April and The Warehouse in Aberdeen the following night. Don't sleep. Read more »| 26 Mar 2010 -
Theatre
One Night Stand
A rapid show upstairs in the Tron: it rises from sand, and then it's gone Read more »| 26 Mar 2010 -
Clubs
David Labeij @ Bigfoot's Tea Party, 3 April
The Bigfoot's Tea Party mob bring the first of their Dutch pals to The Courtyard. Read more »| 26 Mar 2010 -
Music
Drive-By Truckers - The Big To Do
In this modern age of flavour-of-the-moment music, Georgia’s Drive-By Truckers should be viewed as something of an institution, with The Big To Do mark... Read more »| 26 Mar 2010 -
Film
April Film Events
After the success of Crazy Heart, American country, folk and blues is celebrating a film revival. In Edinburgh, the Cameo is showing The Roots and Branches o... Read more »| 26 Mar 2010 -
Music
White Belt Yellow Tag – Methods
White Belt Yellow Tag’s martial art-themed name connotes an experience level one step above novice, and as such the three-piece fit the billing... Read more »| 26 Mar 2010 -
Music
Robin Guthrie – Sunflower Stories EP
It feels a strange observation to make, but former Cocteau Twin Robin Guthrie appears to have mellowed over the years. Somehow the Grangemouth multi-instrume... Read more »| 25 Mar 2010 -
Books
The Lilac Thief by Young Dawkins
The Lilac Thief is a collection of Young Dawkins’ spoken word beat poetry. Normally that description would indicate two strikes against –... Read more »| 25 Mar 2010 -
Music
Dropkick Murphys - Live On Lansdowne, Boston, MA
With so many tours rattling through nearly every town with a PA these days - combined with the relentless collection of live clips and streams at our digital... Read more »| 25 Mar 2010