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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Comedy
Stars - June 2006
HoroscopesAries 21/3 – 19/4The arc of andromeda suggests that you may find 50p, half a packed of tabs and a lighter under your sofa this week. Seek and... Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
Music
952 Recordings featuring Redmond and Alan Cranney and The Sound @ Mixing Rooms
proof positive that 952, who packed the venue to its capacity, have the ability to attract a huge following in Glasgow Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Theatre
Spotlight On... Theatre Modo
What: Theatre company When: Since 1996Where: Based in GlasgowWhy: Theatre Modo is a small treasure. A combination of stringent production values, creative up... Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Theatre
Jerry Springer - The Opera
You're unlikely to see anything quite this seemless again soon. You're also unlikely to see anything this strange again, ever. Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
The Hellfire Club - Wyoming Town Hall
The Hellfire Club make you forget all about the whys and wherefores with great songs and abundant passion for their favoured style of music. Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
MusicRye Coalition - Curses
there's only so many power chords and solos you can pack into one album without it degenerating into pastiche Read more »| 16 May 2006
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Film
Failure To Launch
The two leads spark off each other nicely, but it's the supporting cast that really shine. Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Theatre
A mouse with the heart of a man
Kids' classics make for more than well-stocked bookshelves àthey also make for great theatre, because the two mediums have something in common: the best stories, and the best plays, start with a simple idea and tell it simply. For that reason, 'Stuart Little' is children's theatre for grown-ups. Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Theatre
An Enemy of the People
The cast raise sardonic laughs and tease out contemporary relevance for Ibsen's play Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Comedy
Skinny Recommended for May
1.Frankie Boyle MCing at the Edinburgh Stand May 11-13 and the Glasgow Stand May 18-20. Savagely witty Glaswegian returns for a rare visit.2.Shamwagon at the... Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
Sounds Preview
Most pleasant vibes to be found in Sounds this month, we're sure you will agree Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
The Zutons
David McCabe's now trademark witty sarcasm treats the sinister and the mundane equally Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
David Gilmour
David Gilmour: solo artist, will never attract the same sentiment or standing as David Gilmour: longstanding Pink Floyd member Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
Red Star Rebels @ Liquid Room
resembling five trashed out models-turned-jailbirds with enough attitude and boots to match any of their competitors Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Music
Red Cross Benefit: Colin McIntyre @ Burton & Keith
Pick of the new bunch and most apt for the evening was Be My Saviour, bringing to mind the life line that the Red Cross provides to so many in need throughout the world Read more »| 16 May 2006