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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ArtCurve of a Hill... @ Mary Mary
The left hand of a black glove greets you as you enter the newest exhibition at Mary Mary. Speckled with white acrylic, the glove could have been plucked fro... Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
MusicBig Sean on I Decided.
Big Sean tells us about collaborating with Migos, how Twenty88 feels like a Marvel comic book, and embracing spirituality on his new album I Decided. The Sk... Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
MusicThundercat – Drunk
Stephen ‘Thundercat’ Bruner invites us down a literal rabbit hole on Drunk opener Rabbit Ho, though if you’re unfamiliar with the bassist&r... Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
Art
In Design: Saul studio
As part of our series looking at great design in the North, Dan Saul Pilgrim of Leeds-based Saul studio tells us about the local scene, his new projects, and... Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
Theatre
Ask Auntie Trash: Dim the Lights
In a break from her usual rant, Auntie Trash pays tribute to an old friend, taken too soon. Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
ComedyQuizlington Mill 2: Raise money for Islington Mill!
Join The Skinny for a super special pub quiz raising money for Islington Mill's roof repair fund (and celebrating The Skinny North's fourth birthday while we're at it!). Read more »| 02 Mar 2017
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FilmA Silent Voice
Impressive anime capturing the existential anguish of high school life Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
Music
Aidan Moffat announces new L. Pierre album
1948- will be the final album from the Falkirk songwriter's long-running alter-ego Aidan Moffat continues to keep his schedule busy, having announced t... Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
Music
Black Lime – Fight or Flight: Video Premiere
Watch the video for the new track from the explosive Hull four-piece Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
Music
Edinburgh's Electric Circus to close
The much-loved Edinburgh music venue and nightclub will close its doors later this month Read more »| 02 Mar 2017 -
Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 1-7 Mar
Long Island's De La Soul and San Francisco's The Seshen make the trip across the pond, while representing the UK are Parlophone's Vant, shoegazey lot Novella and Stornaway – who head out on their farewell tour. Read more »| 01 Mar 2017 -
Film
The Last Detail
Hal Ashby's salty classic comes to Blu-ray Read more »| 01 Mar 2017 -
Film
Watch Ross Hogg & Duncan Cowles' award-winning Isabella
Isabella is a hugely personal short from Edinburgh-based filmmakers Ross Hogg and Duncan Cowles exploring old age and memory loss. The film has picked up several awards on the festival circuit, and is now available to watch online Read more »| 01 Mar 2017 -
Art
Cultural Highlights: O.K. – The Musical at Tate
Witness the production and performance of a musical unfold gradually in the unusual setting of an art gallery, as Berlin-based artist Christopher Kline bring... Read more »| 01 Mar 2017 -
Art
Cultural Highlights: Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Get outdoors and embrace the arrival of spring with a trip to one of the UK’s most unique art galleries, where you’ll be able to spend a day disc... Read more »| 01 Mar 2017