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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MusicHoly Fuck @ Òran Mór, 11 May
There's a reason they're called Holy Fuck, and it's not just to be nakedly controversial. When The Skinny saw these guys on the tiny Relentless stage at last... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
ClubsHudson Mohawke and Kode 9 @ Stereo, 8 May
Music/art/party instigators LuckyMe can't decide who should play the longest: Kode 9, or Hudson Mohawke. It's a tough choice. Kode 9, brains behind the Hyper... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
Music
Aidan Moffat & the Best-Ofs @ Stereo, Glasgow, 8 May
Aidan “f***ing” Moffat’s expletive-strewn lyrics have never been kind to the prudish. Which is maybe how his new album can feature such bon... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
Music
Morrissey @ Barrowlands, 7 May
We've long given up hope of a Smiths reunion, but any chance to see Morrissey with his current band of choice is a chance worth taking. New album Years Of Re... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
FilmOutlander
Simultaneously the best and worst film about Vikings hunting space monsters you’re ever likely to see, Outlander focuses on Kainan (a miscast Jim Cavie... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
Theatre
Breakin' Convention, Spreading the Word
Fiona Campbell catches the non-stop rush of hip hop's jamboree of beats and breaks and poppin' Read more »| 20 Apr 2009
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MusicKarl Sanders - Saurian Exorcisms
This is not new-age ambient... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
Film
Laurence Olivier presents Harold Pinter's The Collection
Pinter’s 1961 play (here made for TV by The World Is Not Enough and Enigma director Apted in 1976) focuses on two dysfunctional couples linked by suspi... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
Theatre
Top Five Theatre Events in May
Martin O'Connor InnerCircle Sat 16 May 2009 - Sun 24 May 2009, various times £7 including subway ticket Starts at Bridge Street Subway Station - plea... Read more »| 19 Apr 2009 -
Clubs
Den Hann @ Wrong Island, 16 May
After two successful releases on both Dissident Records and the newly created Optimo Music, Dan Hann have opted to start their own label called Courier of De... Read more »| 19 Apr 2009 -
Theatre
Les Ballets C de la B: Ashes
Gareth K Vile makes some big claims for a Belgian company. There's a surprise. Read more »| 18 Apr 2009 -
Theatre
Outer Limits: Dance and Physical Theatre
In the spirit of Rupert's Editorial, Gareth K vile seeks out alternative performances across the country Read more »| 18 Apr 2009 -
MusicFujiya & Miyagi @ The Arches, 11 Apr
Fujiya & Miyagi get down and dirty with an ironic smile on their faces. Jamie Scott goes along and tries to resist dancing Read more »| 17 Apr 2009 -
Music
A Camp @ ABC 2, 2 May
The Swedish semi-super-group tour in support of sophomore LP Colonia. Read more »| 17 Apr 2009 -
Music
Dananananaykroyd - Hey Everyone!
Dananananaykroyd may be a little late to the party, but their stunning debut album has been well worth the wait Read more »| 16 Apr 2009