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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MusicNOAH NOAH – Satellites (Video Premiere)
Watch the new music video for Edinburgh four-piece NOAH NOAH's latest single Satellites, shot in the beautiful surrounds of Leith Theatre Read more »| 10 May 2018 -
FilmArmando Iannucci working on David Copperfield film
It's the Dickensian character, not the magician, but we're still very excited... Read more »| 10 May 2018 -
FilmAL Kennedy and Irvine Welsh to be Filmhouse House Guests
These two great Scottish authors will be the next House Guests to guest curate films at the Edinburgh arthouse cinema Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
MusicAnna Burch @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 8 May
Anna Burch's Hug and Pint show may lack something truly memorable but it's absolutely faultless and no one leaves unsatisfied Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 9-14 May
We take a closer look at the gigs happening in Edinburgh and Glasgow this week, including the launch of Museum of the Moon and shows from The Spook School and We Are Scientists Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Music
Stag & Dagger, Glasgow, 6 May
Despite some technical issues, Stag & Dagger 2018 is another excellent edition of the Glasgow festival, providing brilliant sets from Warm Digits, Bo Ningen and Protomartyr Read more »| 09 May 2018
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Theatre
Emerging voices in Scottish theatre at Hidden Door 2018
The Skinny takes a peek behind Hidden Door and talks to four emerging voices in Scottish theatre about why they chose the festival, Leith and a troublesome plastic chicken Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Art
Ruairidh McGlynn: The Skinny Showcase
As part of our Scottish Adventure Guide, we showcase the stunning iPhone photography of Ruairidh McGlynn Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Art
They Had 4 Years: Generator Projects' annual graduate exhibition returns
They Had 4 Years is the annual graduate exhibition by Generator Projects in Dundee, when they select five fine art graduates – Lea (Ye Gyoung) Choi, Alice Martin, Yvette Bathgate, Jonny Walker and Kaitlyn Dunsmore – to exhibit one year after degree show Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Music
Simian Mobile Disco – Murmurations
Simian Mobile Disco and the Deep Throat Choir entwine their worlds on Murmurations creating an energised exploration of the power of both the human voice and electronic music Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Clubs
Guest Selector: Shapes At The Jail
We speak to DJ and promoter Ryan Hamblett on what to expect from Shapes At The Jail, the party outfit's first ever day event at Stirling's Old Town Jail Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Music
La Luz – Floating Features
La Luz walk the line between their trusted surf-noir and a heavier dose of spaghetti western with a tremendous sure-footing on third album Floating Features Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Film
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter confirm Bill & Ted 3 is officially happening
The lovable rock-loving airheads are once again heading back to the past in what we hope will be a totally excellent adventure and not at all a bogus journey Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Music
Kamasi Washington @ QMU, Glasgow, 5 May
Kamasi Washington and his band strut onstage full of pomp and pride tonight at Glasgow's QMU, expertly demonstrating their versatility and exemplary musical ability Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
Film
Redoubtable
This sprightly Jean-Luc Godard biopic from the Oscar-winning director of The Artist is cute but not all that insightful Read more »| 08 May 2018