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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BooksWaiting On A Friend by Natalie Adler
As 1984 New York is devastated by AIDS, one woman sees the ghosts of the dead in this moving and warm queer fable on grief and community Read more »| 20 May 2026 -
MusicDOSS on Glasgow and their new EP
Hours before doors open for their sold-out show at The Art School, we catch up with DOSS to talk all things Glasgow and dig into their new EP Read more »| 19 May 2026 -
MusicLauren Auder on her new album and playing Hidden Door
Pop maverick Lauren Auder talks influences, AI and rejecting introspection ahead of a set at Edinburgh's Hidden Door Festival Read more »| 19 May 2026 -
TheatreSweat @ Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
A blistering new production of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer-winning drama Sweat paints a portrait of working-class lives under pressure Read more »| 19 May 2026 -
MusicJesca Hoop @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 12 May
In her first non-solo show in years there’s the sense that Jesca Hoop is still feeling her way back into her songs, but tonight is an excellent showcase for an extremely talented songwriter Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
MusicSonedo – From Here On Out
From Here On Out is a solid introduction into the world of Scottish jazz and rap artist Sonedo Read more »| 18 May 2026
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FilmHen
György Pálfi's Hen follows a plucky barnyard chicken as she tries to survive and thrive in this cruel, unnatural world Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
MusicRadhika – Cine-Pop
Scottish dream-pop rising star Radhika pays homage to her heroes while asserting her own voice on debut album Cine-Pop Read more »| 18 May 2026 -
TheatrePositive Stories for Negative Times returns with more free plays for young people
Positive Stories for Negative Times returns with a fresh slate of brand new plays for young people. Comedian Greg McHugh, panto legend Johnny McKnight and cult clown duo Xhloe & Natasha are among the latest cohort of theatre-makers Read more »| 15 May 2026 -
FilmCannes 2026: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Jane Schoenbrun returns with their much-anticipated third feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, a meta repurposing of the slasher genre starring Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Dead Pony
Ahead of stepping into a new era of Dead Pony with their latest EP, Eat My Dust!, we catch up with the unstoppable force that is singer Anna Shields Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
ComedyThe rise and rise of Fatiha El-Ghorri
Fatiha El-Ghorri will knock you out, if you don't come to her debut tour Cockney Stacking Doll Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
ClubsBrown Gals Dance Club on Dancefloors and Diaspora
Letting inhibitions loose in adolescence, navigating the inescapability of politics, and founding a club night rooted in female friendship: this month’s writer shares a personal history of dancing Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
MusicKelburn Garden Party: Pyramid Stage 2026 revealed
With less than two months to go, the full lineup for our Pyramid Stage takeover at Kelburn Garden Party is finally here with SAY Award winners Kai Reesu joining the bill alongside GAÏA, Isa Gordon, Chef The Rapper and loads more Read more »| 13 May 2026 -
BooksSamar Yazbek on Your Presence Is a Danger to Your Life: Voices From Gaza
We speak to Syrian journalist Samar Yazbek about her latest book, a collection of testimonials from Gazans living under genocide Read more »| 12 May 2026