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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BooksBeautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
Beautiful World, Where Are You is everything Sally Rooney does so brilliantly, but her third novel also asks itself bigger questions about storytelling in a time of crisis Read more »| 03 Sep 2021 -
FilmThe Power of the Dog
Jane Campion returns after 12 years with The Power of the Dog, a haunting study of male violence that makes up for its lack of emotional depth with forensic storytelling Read more »| 03 Sep 2021 -
FilmThe Card Counter
Paul Schrader delivers another exacting drama following a haunted man in search of redemption in tense morality tale The Card Counter Read more »| 02 Sep 2021 -
MusicJupiter Rising 2021: The Report
A rejuvenating weekend at Jupiter Rising gives us a glimpse of what Scotland's festivals should and could be like in terms of inclusivity and diversity Read more »| 02 Sep 2021 -
MusicScottish New Music Round-up: September 2021
We celebrate new releases this month from Hamish Hawk, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Kirsty Grant, Cahill//Costello, Georgia Cécile and more Read more »| 02 Sep 2021 -
MusicDr. Martens Celebrate Edinburgh's Music Scene
We highlight four of the people who have managed to keep Edinburgh's music scene alive in spite of a global pandemic Read more »| 02 Sep 2021
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TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: September 2021
Some September shows to sweep you off your feet, including Fringe reprises from Traverse, dance from Rambert2 and balletLORENT, and A Play, A Pie and A Pint Read more »| 01 Sep 2021 -
MusicScottish gigs round-up: September 2021
Gigs are well and truly back! September's packed with shows across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee; here are some of the highlights Read more »| 01 Sep 2021 -
FilmScottish Film Events: September 2021
Some of our favourite film fests – Alchemy, Berwick, Take One Action and Glasgow Youth Film Festival – return in this month's film events guide Read more »| 01 Sep 2021 -
MusicLaura Mvula @ Edinburgh Park, EIF, 29 Aug
Laura Mvula's first Scottish performance since her deep dive into 80s electro is an evening of neon-splashed joy Read more »| 31 Aug 2021 -
ClubsScottish Clubbing Highlights: September 2021
Clubs are back, and so are festivals! Here are the best ones you should go to this month... Read more »| 31 Aug 2021 -
BooksScottish Poetry News: September 2021
Rhyme Watch is back to bring you the good news of poetry publications, events (online and in-person, exciting!), and all other things poetic/poetry adjacent in Scotland Read more »| 31 Aug 2021 -
ArtArt Events & Exhibitions in Scotland: September 2021
September brings new exhibitions by Christian Noelle Charles and Kate Frances Lingard, and exciting continuing shows by Sekai Machache and Flo Brooks Read more »| 31 Aug 2021 -
MusicCaribou @ Edinburgh Park, EIF, 28 Aug
Perfectly curated between classics and new material, Caribou tilts towards breezy pop but truly excels with big beats Read more »| 31 Aug 2021 -
BooksPower in a Union: Eve Livingston on Make Bosses Pay
Political journalist and author Eve Livingston on her union manifesto, Make Bosses Pay Read more »| 30 Aug 2021