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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MusicImogen Heap - 'Speak for Yourself'
Speak for Yourself' is a noteworthy debut from an artist who seems poised to bring us something even bigger. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
MusicBeverley Knight - Voice
A great album for squawking along to while you're stuck in traffic, taking a bath or getting ready for a girlie night out Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Film
Hostel
The filmmakers know their thrill-seeking market well, and lead them patiently down a dark path of their own choosing until they're screaming to turn back. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Comedy
Rant
What's annoying you? What's upsetting you? What is that one thing about everyday life that drives you round the bend? Here at The Skinny we care, that's why we've started this column, but don't make it too serious àthey have the news and politicians for all that sort of gaff.
Email your rants of 200 words or less by April 13th to: comedy@skinnymag.co.uk
Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Art
The Launch of Lowsalt Gallery
This looks like a fairly serious springboard by grassroots artists for grassroots artists Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Art
Kirsty Whiten - Votive Icons
A trompe l'oeil image of fingers penetrating what look likes a vagina which also looks a wee bit like an elephant Read more »| 16 Apr 2006
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Art
Elaine Woo
Intense, focused meditations on portraiture Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Theatre
Gorgeous Avatar (New Version)
Gorgeous Avatar defines 'Scottish culture' as something modern and dynamic. Playwright Jules Horne talks about stylistic innovation in the Borders. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Art
Shrigley
I quite enjoy poems. I never studied poetry or anything like that, because I went to art school. Any idiot can go to art school. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Music
Akron/Family
Every time I try to tell him about the awesomeness of Akron/Family ... he answers with a tired "What? Sorry, the line's pretty bad." Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Theatre
Princess Ida
Princess Ida' is typical Gilbert and Sullivan fare, but Edinburgh University's Savoy Opera Group do a very respectable job of trying to make it watchable. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Comedy
Stars - April 2006
Aries March 20 - April 19It's time to let those close to you know how much they mean to you, or how much they don't. Actually could be time for a completely ... Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Art
Fizzers
Ian Rankin wondered why we made him look so grumpy but then conceded that he never smiles in photographs. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Art
Paul Carter - I2XU
Suburban Guerilla' is the kind of document Rick from The Young Ones might have put together if he was a real person. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Art
After the War
The inclusion of frankly decorative works mars what could have been a fascinating show Read more »| 16 Apr 2006