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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TheatreGrid Iron and Al-Harah Theater on Bethlehem Cultural Festival
Ahead of the Bethlehem Cultural Festival at Glasgow's CCA, we talk to some of the people behind the new project shining a light on the Palestinian town's cultural and artistic scene Read more »| 01 Dec 2021 -
MusicThe Great Eastern 2021: The Review
First announced almost two years ago, the inaugural Great Eastern in Edinburgh's southside manages to impress despite all obstacles Read more »| 01 Dec 2021 -
MusicLittle Simz @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 28 Nov
A joyous party and a bold statement, Little Simz puts in a masterful performance in Glasgow Read more »| 30 Nov 2021 -
MusicThe Skinny's Scottish Albums of 2021
As voted for by The Skinny's music writers, in reverse order, here are our top ten Scottish releases of the year Read more »| 30 Nov 2021 -
MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: December 2021
Our pick of December's gig highlights, and a look ahead to a bumper crop of Christmas gigs across Scotland Read more »| 30 Nov 2021 -
FilmScottish Film Events: December 2021
It's Christmas movies galore in Scottish cinemas this December. As well as the usual suspects like It’s a Wonderful Life and Die Hard you'll find some lesser-spotted festival treats on offer Read more »| 30 Nov 2021
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ClubsScottish Clubbing Highlights: December 2021
There's plenty of reasons to celebrate this month, with birthdays and festive parties galore from Scotland's top promoters and club nights Read more »| 30 Nov 2021 -
ArtScottish Art Events round-up: December 2021
December brings a series of excellent shows across Scotland, plus art studio Christmas markets happening through the weekends; whether you want to revel in festivity or not, there's plenty of art to see Read more »| 30 Nov 2021 -
BooksOnly This Once Are You Immaculate by Blessing Musariri
The intricately constructed world in Blessing Musariri’s latest novel is unfortunately weighed down by emphasis and explanation Read more »| 30 Nov 2021 -
FilmThe Skinny's Films of 2021
The history books will record 2021 as the year the movies bounced back from the brink, but the pandemic had little impact on the quality of work on our screens. Whether you saw these films in theatres or on your laptop, their artistry shone brightly Read more »| 29 Nov 2021 -
MusicBeldina Odenyo Onassis: A Tribute
Following the heartbreaking news of her passing on 5 November, we've brought together a collection of tributes to remember the iconic Beldina Odenyo Onassis, aka Heir of the Cursed Read more »| 29 Nov 2021 -
BooksThe Work: The Lyrics of Scott Hutchison
The love and care put into this book of Scott Hutchison's lyrics serves to lift up his work and focus on the legacy that he left behind Read more »| 29 Nov 2021 -
MusicThe Skinny On... Kobi Onyame
With a brand new album out now, former SAY Award nominee Kwame Barfour-Osei, aka Kobi Onyame, takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 26 Nov 2021 -
ArtHow Open is the Door?: Arts accessibility in Scotland
As COVID-19 threatens to increase the diversity deficit in the arts, it’s more important than ever to create an inclusive arts sector in the UK Read more »| 26 Nov 2021 -
ArtA Circle Has No End: Howardena Pindell interview
Howardena Pindell's exhibition at Fruitmarket brings together her diverse body of work for her first major UK solo show. Here she gives an insight into her studio practice, and the last 60 years of making social change as an artist and activist Read more »| 26 Nov 2021