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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ComedyGiulia Galastro on the success of Open Comedy
We meet Giulia Galastro, the stand-up involved in two of Scotland’s most inclusive comedy nights – Open Comedy and The Other Show Read more »| 07 May 2024 -
MusicA. G. Cook – Britpop
A. G. Cook’s third studio album finds the producer and PC Music label-head taking stock, and in the process making his finest solo work to date Read more »| 07 May 2024 -
BooksOn the magic of reading (and writing) children’s books
Why do we miss out on the magic of reading children's literature as adults? Nadine Aisha Jassat examines her own entanglement with children's literature as both author and avid reader Read more »| 07 May 2024 -
ComedyDream Gig: Morgan Rees
Welsh wonder Morgan Rees presents an eclectic lineup for this month's Dream Gig Read more »| 03 May 2024 -
TheatreReclaiming Queer History: Damian Barr on Maggie & Me
With a National Theatre of Scotland adaptation of his memoir Maggie & Me about to hit Scottish stages, we chat with author Damian Barr Read more »| 02 May 2024 -
MusicSpotlight On... Oyakhire
Ahead of releasing his latest project, For Who To Say, we shine a spotlight on London-based, Livingston rapper Oyakhire Read more »| 02 May 2024
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FilmScotland on Screen: Niamh McKeown on Dinosaur
Niamh McKeown tells us how she went from making Black Swan knockoffs with her pals to working with the producers of Fleabag on her first TV show Dinosaur Read more »| 02 May 2024 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: May 2024
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, audiences in Scotland have the chance to catch a wide variety of tours, premieres, and works-in-progress Read more »| 02 May 2024 -
ArtThe People's Museum: the new Perth Museum opens its doors
Perth's brand new museum illustrates the importance of Perth and its people to Scotland – and to the world Read more »| 01 May 2024 -
ArtScotland secures Surrealist painting
This month we take a closer look at another major new acquisition for Scotland’s art collection which can be visited for free at National Galleries Scotland: Modern One – Encounter by Surrealist artist Remedios Varo Read more »| 01 May 2024 -
TheatreThe Girls of Slender Means @ Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh
This new adaption of Muriel Spark's The Girls of Slender Means reflects on post-war life through laughter, friendship and hope Read more »| 01 May 2024 -
FilmScottish Film Events: May 2024
We look ahead to three film festivals coming your way in May: Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival, The Edinburgh Folk Film Gathering and the inaugural edition of Falastin Film Festival Read more »| 01 May 2024 -
BooksScottish Books Events: May 2024
There's a lot of excellent book launches this month, as well as hybrid hip-hop and poetry nights and open mics Read more »| 01 May 2024 -
MusicScottish New Music Roundup: May 2024
It's another bumper month for new Scottish releases, so we've packed in as much as we can including new releases from No Windows, Bee Asha and rEDOLENT Read more »| 01 May 2024 -
ClubsScottish Clubbing Highlights: May 2024
Start your summer right with May’s clubbing highlights across the country. Top picks include: Rezzet, Peverelist, Olof Dreijer, Barker, DJ Haram, and PONYBOY VS INFERNO Read more »| 01 May 2024