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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ComedyICYMI: Ashley Storrie on Murphy Brown
Extra! Extra! Stand-up Ashley Storrie gives us the inside scoop on trendsetting newsroom sitcom Murphy Brown Read more »| 11 Apr 2019 -
MusicNilüfer Yanya @ CCA, Glasgow, 3 Apr
Nilüfer Yanya plays the opening night of her UK tour in Glasgow; by the end we're left wholly impressed, her voice bigger than the body it comes from Read more »| 11 Apr 2019 -
Tv RadioAre these really the best British sitcoms?
The Radio Times' recent poll on the Best British Sitcoms of all time is full of tired, toothless shows that lack innovation and edge. The Skinny team suggest some alternatives Read more »| 10 Apr 2019 -
MusicChris Shiflett @ Classic Grand, Glasgow, 5 Apr
Despite the Foo Fighters guitarist's attempts, and his band's faultless playing, tonight's Chris Shiflett show is mediocre at best, musically lacking character beyond a dusty CD you’d find in your dad’s car Read more »| 10 Apr 2019 -
MusicGiorgio Moroder @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 4 Apr
It's not clear what role Giorgio Moroder plays in tonight's proceedings but it’s hard not to respect the massive contribution he's made to popular music and impossible to begrudge him a victory lap Read more »| 10 Apr 2019 -
MusicMixhell & Joe Goddard – Killer Whale (Video Premiere)
Watch the music video for Killer Whale by Mixhell and Hot Chip's Joe Goddard, shot by the politically-driven São Paulo collective Brechó Replay Read more »| 10 Apr 2019
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ArtArt Against Ageism: Platform's Timefield exhibition
Platform in Glasgow host Timefield, a collaborative group show by five older artists who are above 50 but at the early stage of their art career, as part of this year's Outskirts festival Read more »| 10 Apr 2019 -
BooksPaul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawlor
In Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl, Andrea Lawlor manages to define queerness in a way few books have been able to achieve Read more »| 10 Apr 2019 -
TheatreUnfix Festival 2019 @ CCA, Glasgow
UNFIX festival's focus on ecological issues unearths a whole host of subject matter, from middle age magic to modern hate Read more »| 10 Apr 2019 -
TheatrePepperland @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
A tribute to the iconic cover of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's, Pepperland is hypnotic at times and disjointed at others Read more »| 09 Apr 2019 -
FilmAquaman
Aquaman is not a flawlessly constructed film but takes the DCEU in a wonderful, welcome direction, enthralling with stunning visuals and grounding itself in humanity Read more »| 09 Apr 2019 -
FilmYuli – The Carlos Acosta Story
A compelling and heartfelt biopic of Cuban dance sensation Carlos Acosta, following him on his journey from roughhousing on the streets of Havana to dancing in the world's great opera houses Read more »| 09 Apr 2019 -
ClubsB2B: Helena Hauff x Tama Sumo interview
With Terminal V returning to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre for its Easter party this month, two of the DJs performing – Helena Hauff and Tama Sumo – discuss their respective careers Read more »| 09 Apr 2019 -
TheatreSarah Bebe Holmes on Egg
The Skinny chats to Sarah Bebe Holmes about her sell-out Fringe show, Egg, which uses aerial acrobatics to tell a true story of fertility and choice Read more »| 09 Apr 2019 -
TheatreNora: A Doll's House @ Tramway, Glasgow
Stef Smith's adaptation of Ibsen's classic play, Nora: A Doll's House kicks off the Citizens Women Season and explores, secrets, lies and possibilities Read more »| 09 Apr 2019