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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MusicLily Allen @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 13 Dec
With songs old and new played tonight, as she sips from a teacup in-between songs, Lily Allen's couldn't-give-a-fuck attitude makes for a massively enjoyable Barrowlands performance Read more »| 19 Dec 2018 -
MusicThe Smashing Pumpkins – Shiny And Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun.
The Smashing Pumpkins' latest effort forces an emotional conflict that puts you on the fence; loving one half and despising the other Read more »| 19 Dec 2018 -
ComedyOur Favourite Comedy Moments from 2018
From stand-up at the Fringe and across the Atlantic, to the funniest specials on TV and within paperback thrillers, our comedy team found a lot to smile about in 2018 Read more »| 19 Dec 2018 -
FilmMargarethe von Trotta is GFT’s latest CineMaster
Trailblazing feminist filmmaker and New German Cinema hero Margarethe von Trotta is the latest filmmaker to be celebrated in Glasgow Film Theatre’s ongoing CineMasters strand Read more »| 18 Dec 2018 -
Theatre
Jack and the Beanstalk II: Return of the Farmer @ Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
Eastwood Park Theatre’s Christmas offering is an enthusiastic and punchy – but slightly disappointing – sequel to the story we all know and love Read more »| 18 Dec 2018 -
Clubs
Stephanie Sykes on touring and her Sub Club debut
We chat to techno wiz Stephanie Sykes ahead of her Sub Club debut this month as part of Animal Farm's 14th birthday celebrations Read more »| 17 Dec 2018
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MusicRichard Swift – The Hex
Richard Swift's final album before his untimely passing, The Hex offers a fitting moment of closure for a supremely talented songwriter Read more »| 17 Dec 2018 -
Music
MGMT @ SWG3, Glasgow, 15 Dec
Having returned on fine form with their 2018 release Little Dark Age, MGMT bring their best bits to Glasgow at a sold-out psychedelic party Read more »| 17 Dec 2018 -
Music
Paul McCartney @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 14 Dec
At just shy of three hours, with a 39 song setlist – more than half of which is made up of The Beatles – only the Scroogiest individual leaves the Hydro with a frown tonight Read more »| 17 Dec 2018 -
Music
Nile Rodgers & Chic @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 13 Dec
Within seconds of Nile Rodgers and Chic taking to the stage the whole SSE is on their feet and dancing for a set that highlights the best-known moments from a career that glitters like a disco ball Read more »| 17 Dec 2018 -
Music
The Ninth Wave cover The Pogues for Christmas
Glasgow’s The Ninth Wave have covered The Pogues’ Love You Till the End and filmed a dreamy, festive video – set around Glasgow city centre – to accompany it Read more »| 14 Dec 2018 -
Books
Nina Bhadreshwar on Death Row Records, 2Pac and Finding CC
Writer and former hip-hop journalist Nina Bhadreshwar's new memoir shares intimate details of her pen pal correspondence with 2Pac and her time at mega-label Death Row Records Read more »| 14 Dec 2018 -
Theatre
Poggle @ The Studio, Edinburgh
Poggle is an exceptional new show for kids that invites the audience to get involved Read more »| 14 Dec 2018 -
Theatre
Scottish Ballet's Cinderella @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
An enchanting and wholesome interpretation of the classic folk tale Read more »| 13 Dec 2018 -
Theatre
Beauty and the Beast @ King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The King's latest panto is slick, glorious silliness Read more »| 13 Dec 2018