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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ClubsScottish Clubs Highlights: May 2022
May sees Danny L Harle, Two Shell and Midland hit Scotland's clubs, while festival highlights include Shapes at the Jail, Cultivate, and Fly Open Air Read more »| 29 Apr 2022 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: May 2022
Big topics dominate Scottish stages in May, from considered portrayals of mental health issues to thought-provoking political sagas Read more »| 29 Apr 2022 -
ArtScottish Art Events and Exhibitions: May 2022
May sees two new exhibitions at Tramway, the 2022 edition of Duncan of Jordanstone’s Degree Show, and an exciting new group show at Perth Museum and Art Gallery Read more »| 29 Apr 2022 -
BooksScottish Poetry News: May 2022
In May's spoken word round-up, you can pair your poetry with a pint or a cuppa – there's also new releases from Imogen Stirling and Tapsalteerie Read more »| 29 Apr 2022 -
Tv RadioTV Guide: Life After Life, Russian Doll and TV time loops
As the ‘Time Loop’ hits the world of TV Drama, we look at its origins and the developments in the cyclical storytelling technique on its way to the small screen Read more »| 28 Apr 2022 -
MusicSpotlight On... Swiss Portrait
Following the release of his stunning new EP Safe House, we get to know Edinburgh-based artist and musician Swiss Portrait a little bit better Read more »| 28 Apr 2022
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BooksAbout A Son by David Whitehouse
David Whitehouse's new book, building on Colin Hehir's diaries written in the wake of the murder of his son Morgan, is a unique piece of creative non-fiction Read more »| 28 Apr 2022 -
TheatreTalkin' Bout a Revolution: Caroline Bird on Red Ellen
Award-winning poet and playwright Caroline Bird chats to The Skinny about turning the life of workers' rights activist Ellen Wilkinson into a play Read more »| 28 Apr 2022 -
FilmTen Films to Watch this International Workers Day
Workers of the world, unite! And also watch these films from all over the world exploring workers' rights and the power of unionisation Read more »| 27 Apr 2022 -
BooksThe Memory Librarian by Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe's debut book is an exciting prospect, but the dystopian sci-fi anthology suffers from a frustrating lack of depth Read more »| 27 Apr 2022 -
MusicDua Lipa @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 24 Apr
Two years in the making, Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia tour is a brilliant, overwhelming and genuinely remarkable spectacle – and nothing short of a joy to behold Read more »| 25 Apr 2022 -
MusicMetronomy @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 22 Apr
Metronomy bring together their decades-spanning career for a spectacular night of dancing, singalongs and feel-good energy that doesn't let up for a minute Read more »| 25 Apr 2022 -
MusicToro y Moi – MAHAL
For his seventh record as Toro y Moi, Chaz Bear has curated a sonic escape route fit for a time of exceptional dread Read more »| 25 Apr 2022 -
MusicTomberlin – i don't know who needs to hear this...
On her second LP, i don’t know who needs to hear this…, Tomberlin’s self-soothing becomes a tonic for modern anguish Read more »| 25 Apr 2022 -
MusicThe War On Drugs @ O2 Academy, Edinburgh, 18 Apr
Fronted by Adam Granduciel, The War On Drugs rattle through an extensive setlist which sadly lacks in dynamic variation Read more »| 21 Apr 2022