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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MusicThe Twilight Singers @ The Arches, 19 March
Tonight’s support, the London-based Bookhouse Boys are something of a conundrum. The voice of Catherine Turner – at times tacit and tender, at ot... Read more »| 22 Mar 2011 -
TheatreHari Kari @ Tramway
Compagnie Didier Theron are contemporary ballet. There’s a wanton joy in stating this, a wilful desire to provoke an argument. It’s probably jus... Read more »| 22 Mar 2011 -
Music
The Vaccines – What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?
Not a year down the line, The Vaccines have been joyously swashing in the sickly sweet juices of hype. Elevated to dizzying heights since landing third place... Read more »| 22 Mar 2011 -
Theatre
Lord of the Flies @ Theatre Royal
Never a company to play safe, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures once again prove themselves to be at the forefront of narrative dance Read more »| 21 Mar 2011 -
Music
The Phantom Band @ Cabaret Voltaire, 17 Mar
For a group in some mild form of ascension, a chance to see The Phantom Band in some cosy confines on your doorstep is not something you’d want to miss... Read more »| 21 Mar 2011 -
FilmGenius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
When the Canadian pianist Glenn Gould made his New York debut in 1955 at the age of 22 he seemed to have come from nowhere. A mercurial musician who cut a ha... Read more »| 21 Mar 2011
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TheatreFrom the Lilipad @ Art's Complex
On 27 March Edinburgh-based Tightlaced Theatre will present its new production, From the Lilipad, as part of their New Talent programme. Founded in 2008 by ... Read more »| 21 Mar 2011 -
Music
The Son(s) – The Son(s)
Dogs, Boys & Men is an odd way to kick off a record – a concoction of early nineties British indie rock and psychedelia with a touch of folk, but t... Read more »| 18 Mar 2011 -
Art
John Cage @ The Hunterian Museum and Gallery
John Cage is primarily known for his work as an avant-garde pioneer of experimental music, perhaps his most notorious composition being his 1952 ‘silen... Read more »| 18 Mar 2011 -
FilmBallast
A work of extraordinary depth and compassion, Lance Hammer's feature debut Ballast explores the lives of three characters whose relationship with each other ... Read more »| 17 Mar 2011 -
Music
Nas Is Coming
As Nas prepares for a rare trip to Scotland with Damian Marley in tow, the legendary Queens MC talks family trees, working habits, and whether his contribution to Detox will see the light of day Read more »| 17 Mar 2011 -
Film
Submarine
Richard Ayoade, of Garth Marenghi's Darkplace and The IT Crowd fame, has constructed a quirky, witty and heartfelt debut with Submarine. Based on the novel b... Read more »| 17 Mar 2011 -
Music
Iron & Wine @ HMV Picture House, 11 Mar
In an effort, no doubt, to recreate the continued expansion of his recorded sound, Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam is joined on stage tonight by an ensemble... Read more »| 15 Mar 2011 -
Comedy
Helen Keen: It IS Rocket Science
Helen Keen tells us about the anti-Wonders of the Universe Read more »| 15 Mar 2011 -
Film
Nominees Announced for BAFTA in Scotland New Talent Awards 2011
Another awards ceremony is on the horizon but you'll be glad to hear there isn't a stuttering king in sight. The BAFTA in Scotland New Talent Awards 2011 wil... Read more »| 15 Mar 2011