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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MusicZyna Hel @ The Hug and Pint, Glasgow, 3 June
Whisper it, but there’s something of the am-dram to tonight. Which sounds catty and mealy-mouthed when it isn’t designed to be; it’s just t... Read more »| 09 Jun 2016 -
Books
Three Craws by James Yorkston
They say write what you know, and James Yorkston clearly understands the terrain of his debut novel Three Craws, set in the East Neuk of Fife. Biographical d... Read more »| 08 Jun 2016 -
BooksFighting Prejudice on the Page: Women in Comics
The illustrated world is maligned for its depiction of women on the page. Ahead of her appearance at Glasgow Comic Con, celebrated comic author and artist Kate Leth explains what's changing and why Read more »| 08 Jun 2016 -
Music
The Crossmakers – Shame: Track premiere
Glasgow's outlaw country rockers The Crossmakers have been quietly building their parish since 2014; now they offer us first listen to debut single Shame. Read more »| 08 Jun 2016 -
MusicNadia Reid @ Portico Library, Manchester, 3 June
Tech gremlins threaten to unseat Nadia Reid just minutes into her Manchester debut but she’s entirely unfazed. While others examine leads and connectio... Read more »| 08 Jun 2016 -
Film
Tale of Tales
Gomorrah director Matteo Garrone delivers a violent and gloriously mad phantasmagoria of magic and wonder Read more »| 08 Jun 2016
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Film
Where You’re Meant To Be
Soulful documentary pitting Aidan Moffat against Scottish folk music legend Sheila Stewart Read more »| 08 Jun 2016 -
Comedy
Welcome to the 'Jungle': Comedians in Calais
The migrant crisis might seem too serious a topic for a comedy section, but Fred Fletch explains how comedians and initiatives such as #HelpRefugees can help make sure we don't look away from human suffering. Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Jacques Greene & Koreless @ La Belle Angele, 21 May
The pairing of LuckyMe compadres Jacques Greene and Koreless, in one of Edinburgh’s most dynamic new spaces, was never going to be anything short of ex... Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
Art
Kate Davis announced as Margaret Tait Award winner
Glasgow-based artist Kate Davis has been awarded the 2016/17 Margaret Tait Award Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
Film
Matteo Garrone on his phantasmagorical feature film, Tale of Tales
Italian director Matteo Garrone discusses his passion for reinventing fairy tales with a contemporary twist Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
Books
Graphic novels and the Middle East
Why are so many authors who write about the Middle East turning to comics to tell their stories? Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
ArtThis Week in Scottish Art: 8-14 June
On Friday, a host of new group exhibitions open up in the East of Glasgow, along with talks, event and screenings throughout the week across the country. Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
Music
De La Soul's Posdnuos unveils And the Anonymous Nobody
Before their whistle-stop UK tour this month, De La Soul's Posdnuos reminisces on discovering rap in his youth, the secret to the group’s endurance and Kickstarting their first full album since 2004. Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
Theatre
Last Supper @ Unitarian Church, Liverpool
Last Supper is a dark satirical cabaret comedy about the end of the world. More of a performance dinner than a piece of theatre, Bearded Child invites you to... Read more »| 07 Jun 2016