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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FilmNo Bears
With No Bears, the great Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi delivers a typically witty and inventive film full of empathy, but a note of disillusionment is creeping in Read more »| 08 Nov 2022 -
MusicKendrick Lamar @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 2 Nov
Kendrick Lamar is undoubtedly a master of his craft, and his high-production show dazzles at the Hydro tonight Read more »| 08 Nov 2022 -
TheatreOld Bones @ Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh
Jen McGregor’s layered and witty one-man show Old Bones looks at one man's battle with the Devil Read more »| 07 Nov 2022 -
TheatreLaurie Sansom on James IV: Queen of the Fight
Director Laurie Sansom discusses racism and royalty in James IV: Queen of the Fight on the eve of its Scottish tour Read more »| 07 Nov 2022 -
MusicChristine and the Queens – Redcar les adorables étoiles
Christine and the Queens' newest album, by hypermasculine persona Redcar, feels more polished, produced and powerful than previous records Read more »| 07 Nov 2022 -
ClubsLewis Lowe on five years of Redstone Press
We discuss Redstone Press’s future, and notable memories, with co-founder Lewis Lowe ahead of their huge 5th birthday party at Civic House Read more »| 07 Nov 2022
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MusicNova Twins on staying DIY, and building a better scene
We catch up with Nova Twins about their DIY ethic and how they've helped foster a community for Black and POC punk and heavy rockers Read more »| 07 Nov 2022 -
FilmFrench Film Festival UK 2022: Five films to see
French Film Festival UK is back once again with a strong lineup of classic and contemporary Francophone cinema. We talk you through the highlights Read more »| 04 Nov 2022 -
MusicAmi Dang – The Living World's Demands
Through the mixed mediums of Indian classical music and a veritable bounty of evocative electronic textures, Ami Dang commands attention at every turn Read more »| 04 Nov 2022 -
ComedyNuance and Pubes: A chat with Jessica Fostekew
Jessica Fostekew chats nuance, tackling complex issues in comedy and changing people's opinions Read more »| 04 Nov 2022 -
ComedyDream Gig: Krystal Evans
Edinburgh local (by way of the US), comic Krystal Evans tells us about her best gig ever, then imagines an even better one ft. mummies, pyramids and The Muppets Read more »| 04 Nov 2022 -
MusicSpotlight On... Alliyah Enyo
Ahead of releasing Echo's Distintegration, we shine a spotlight on Edinburgh-based artist Alliyah Enyo Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
MusicBob Dylan @ SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, 31 Oct
Not content with being the voice of a generation, the enigmatic Bob Dylan continues to harness a restless creativity Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: November 2022
Read our round-up of the best theatre to see across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and beyond, all updated for the month of November Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
MusicTurnover – Myself in the Way
The Virginia quartet continue their musical metamorphosis, embracing disco and funk soundscapes in their latest adventure Read more »| 03 Nov 2022