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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ArtCountryfile: Contemporary Art across Scotland
As the thought of leaving the house becomes more pleasant, let's take it a few (thousand) steps further and see what's going on in the art venues and galleries in the farther reaches of Scotland Read more »| 10 May 2019 -
BooksDenise Mina on true crime podcasts and new novel Conviction
Crime writing royalty Denise Mina is back with her new novel Conviction, following Anna as she dives deep into the world of true crime podcasts Read more »| 10 May 2019 -
BooksThe Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman
Anyone with an interest in Japan will benefit from Anna Sherman's inquisitive mind at work in her new book, The Bells of Old Tokyo Read more »| 10 May 2019 -
MusicMARINA @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 30 Apr
Marina Diamandis' new stage show has undergone a major evolution and is dedicated to pure pop Read more »| 09 May 2019 -
MusicLizabett Russo – Something-in-movement (Premiere)
Get an exclusive first listen to Romanian singer-songwriter Lizabett Russo's third album, Something-in-movement, accompanied by a track-by-track description Read more »| 09 May 2019 -
FilmBirds of Passage
Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra's Birds of Passage is a fresh take on the gangster genre Read more »| 08 May 2019
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MusicThe Xcerts @ SWG3, Glasgow, 3 May
As the band look to wrap up the Hold On To Your Heart era in style, The Xcerts bring the album on tour to Glasgow for one final time Read more »| 08 May 2019 -
MusicAnnie Booth – Spectral EP
As an intimate introduction to a very special artist, Annie Booth's new EP Spectral is hard to beat Read more »| 08 May 2019 -
MusicMatt Martians – The Last Party
Matt Martians' second album is a rich, cathartic exorcism of his demons Read more »| 08 May 2019 -
TheatreAn Evening of Eric and Ern @ The King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
The classic comedy duo are back with their greatest sketches – for one night only Read more »| 08 May 2019 -
TheatreThe Mack @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
If the recent events at Notre Dame have taught us anything, it’s that buildings can hold great love, memories and admiration. The world's relationship ... Read more »| 08 May 2019 -
FilmMargaret Tait to be celebrated with ten new films from Scottish filmmakers
The Orcadian filmmaker and poet Margaret Tait will be commemorated with ten new commissions, including films by Luke Fowler, Sarah Wood, Morag McKinnon and Mark Cousins Read more »| 08 May 2019 -
BooksBeth McColl on How To Come Alive Again
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week 2019, we talk to Beth McColl about her new book How To Come Alive Again on navigating the good and bad days and the power of small goals Read more »| 07 May 2019 -
TheatreSound Symphony @ The Studio at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Sound Symphony is a highly interactive, sensory performance, crafted specifically for a young, profoundly autistic audience Read more »| 07 May 2019 -
MusicMac DeMarco – Here Comes the Cowboy
Here Comes the Cowboy encapsulates a liberating sense of past struggle with heartbreaking lyrics and vivacious instrumentation Read more »| 07 May 2019