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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FilmLaurence Olivier presents Harold Pinter's The Collection
Pinter’s 1961 play (here made for TV by The World Is Not Enough and Enigma director Apted in 1976) focuses on two dysfunctional couples linked by suspi... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
Theatre
Top Five Theatre Events in May
Martin O'Connor InnerCircle Sat 16 May 2009 - Sun 24 May 2009, various times £7 including subway ticket Starts at Bridge Street Subway Station - plea... Read more »| 19 Apr 2009 -
ClubsDen Hann @ Wrong Island, 16 May
After two successful releases on both Dissident Records and the newly created Optimo Music, Dan Hann have opted to start their own label called Courier of De... Read more »| 19 Apr 2009 -
TheatreLes Ballets C de la B: Ashes
Gareth K Vile makes some big claims for a Belgian company. There's a surprise. Read more »| 18 Apr 2009 -
Theatre
Outer Limits: Dance and Physical Theatre
In the spirit of Rupert's Editorial, Gareth K vile seeks out alternative performances across the country Read more »| 18 Apr 2009 -
Music
Fujiya & Miyagi @ The Arches, 11 Apr
Fujiya & Miyagi get down and dirty with an ironic smile on their faces. Jamie Scott goes along and tries to resist dancing Read more »| 17 Apr 2009
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MusicA Camp @ ABC 2, 2 May
The Swedish semi-super-group tour in support of sophomore LP Colonia. Read more »| 17 Apr 2009 -
Music
Dananananaykroyd - Hey Everyone!
Dananananaykroyd may be a little late to the party, but their stunning debut album has been well worth the wait Read more »| 16 Apr 2009 -
MusicThe Australian Pink Floyd Show @ The Alhambra, Dunfermline, 11 Apr
Having received the ultimate endorsement when they were asked to play David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration, the Australian Pink Floyd Show has com... Read more »| 16 Apr 2009 -
Clubs
DJ Funk & Shadow Dancer @ Sub Club, 1 May
When Numbers first brought DJ Funk and his accelerated ghetto-tech to the Sub Club, sweat literally dripped off the walls. It dripped off the ceiling and ran... Read more »| 16 Apr 2009 -
Music
Alasdair Roberts - Spoils
On first listen, Spoils sounds like a faithful revival of traditional old Scots songsmithery and not a whole lot more. Only after several spins does the inno... Read more »| 15 Apr 2009 -
Music
Magik Markers: Enjoy the Silence
With their new LP, Magik Markers push the boat out beyond their comfort zone to find solace in silence. Jamie Scott talks noise with their drummer Pete Nolan Read more »| 15 Apr 2009 -
Film
In the Loop
Armando Iannucci’s political satire In the Loop is brilliant. Why? Well, for a start it’s hilarious (what do you expect from one of the UK’... Read more »| 15 Apr 2009 -
Music
Peaches - Talk to Me
Whatever has happened to everyone’s favourite hotpants-wearing, hermaphrodite-shagging pop tart? “This ain't no Peaches show, it’s just me ... Read more »| 14 Apr 2009 -
Music
Evil Nine - Icicles
Neither evil or nine, Tom Beaufoy and Pat Pardy are Adam Freeland’s favourite pets. Since signing to the electro maverick’s Marine Parade label, ... Read more »| 14 Apr 2009