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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Theatre
The Hollow
Agatha Christie's play The Hollow is a classic whodunit - a man finds himself trapped in a house with his wife, his mistress and a bitter ex-mistress. But few are aware that her own history was the stuff of her novels and plays, including a difficult marriage and a mysterious disappearance. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Theatre
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
The story of the murderous barber who dumps bodies in a shared cellar, the baker next door and her strangely delicious pies, is a deliciously scary old wives' tale, but it turns out it's a true story and the perfect subject for a different type of musical. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Clubs
Felix Da Housecat, We Are Electric, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Feb 15
Less like a superclub mix and more like the craziest house-party jam you ever heard Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Clubs
Velvet
Less of a meat market than might be expected - more couples and fewer hunting packs Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Clubs
Taste's 600th Night
Taste is usually a choice dish for clubbing connoisseurs; tonight it was devoid of flavour Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Music
Disturbed - Don't Stop
Its all been done to death, though this is probably just as good. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006
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Music
The Automatic - Raoul
It's a contagious romp that staggers through your mind like a drunken tornado Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
MusicDeath Cab For Cutie - Crooked Teeth
Nice Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
MusicThe Rogers Sisters - 'The Invisible Deck'
like when you go to your local old-man boozer for a quiet pint and lo and behold in amongst the ruddy cheeked, toothless locals you meet the girl of your dreams Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
MusicJim Noir - 'Tower of Love'
could either have you marvelling at his effortless pop genius or developing a facial tic through sheer irritation Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Clubs
The Radio 1 Essential Selection After Party, Progression, Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, March 10
Grab your ticket while you still can for this unmissable, one-off performance from the masters. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Clubs
Soul of Man, BioRhythm, The Venue, Edinburgh, Friday March 24
Soul of Man and the BioRhythm crew are original innovators of breakbeat Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Clubs
Raw Records & Tru Thought, Departure Lounge, March 31
A double header that's sure to get you vibrating in all the right places Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Clubs
Martin Luther & L-Marie, The Arches, Glasgow, March 11
This is the real deal folks - Soul Music for the rebel in you. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Clubs
Williams - Beyond 'Love Crisis' PRINT
An undiscovered gem, the kind of music you want to tell all your friends about
ALEX - THIS IS PRINT VERSION, WEB VERSION WILL FOLLOW ON Read more »| 17 Mar 2006