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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ComedySophie Willan: Comedy Spotlight
Blending politicised comedy with the occasional dance routine, Bolton standup comedian Sophie Willan has marked herself out as one to watch. We shine our spotlight in her direction Read more »| 09 Oct 2015 -
Theatre
Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival preview
Focussing on mental health issues in theatre, this year SMHAFF features plays by Arthur Miller and more. Read more »| 09 Oct 2015 -
ComedyCrystal Baws: October 2015 Horoscopes
ARIESIt’s hard to be yourself at interviews. That’s because you turn up wearing someone else’s face, thus inviting more difficult questions... Read more »| 09 Oct 2015 -
BooksHigh Water Mark: Catherine Chanter on The Well
Murder, mystery and cult religion: author Catherine Chanter talks us through her debut novel The Well. Read more »| 09 Oct 2015 -
Books
Adam Marek Interview: Manchester Literature Festival
Author Adam Marek on fusing the fantastic with the everyday, ahead of his visit to Manchester. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Music
In Pictures: Menace Beach, Fruit Bomb and more
Trof and The Skinny teamed up in September to host four great emerging northern bands: Fruit Bomb, False Advertising, Weirds and Menace Beach. Here's what our photographer caught of the night Read more »| 08 Oct 2015
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Music
Outblinker discuss their origins: Video interview
Glasgow psych five-piece Outblinker discuss their origins, the Glasgow music scene, and plans for their forthcoming debut album. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Books
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
Time to rediscover Randall P. McMurphy, as Ken Kesey's classic novel is treated to a folio edition. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Music
Mogwai, Young Fathers join refugee crisis gig
Belle and Sebastian have announced the line-up for their Save the Children benefit gig at Glasgow’s Clyde Auditorium, with Mogwai and Young Fathers joining them on the bill. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
BooksDavid Constantine Interview: Invasions of the Past
Following renewed interest in his work, author David Constantine talks about new novel The Life-Writer. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Music
John Grant reveals Grey Tickles, Black Pressure
He's survived addiction, depression, heartbreak, homophobic abuse, and a HIV-positive diagnosis. With a typically candid third album on the cards, are things finally looking up for John Grant? Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Art
The Skinny Showcase: Stewart Honeyman
"I grew up in a field near Newcastle which meant lots of countryside and farming. Having been gifted my grandfather's DSLR at the age of 16 I was out documen... Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
Art
Thomas Demand Interview: It's Only a Paper Moon
We chat with Thomas Demand about photography and paper sculptures, as his Daily Show comes to Glasgow. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
BooksBream Gives Me Hiccups, by Jesse Eisenberg
Millennial actor-turned-author Jesse Eisenberg plays to the crowd in this short story collection. Read more »| 07 Oct 2015 -
Art
Caro in Yorkshire @ Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle
Anthony Caro is considered one of our most important sculptors Read more »| 07 Oct 2015