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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TheatreScotland, Theatre and Oil
Following the Scottish Government's recent declaration of a climate emergency, can two very different shows about Scotland's oil boom help us learn from our past mistakes? Read more »| 22 May 2019 -
MusicLewis Capaldi – Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
On his debut album, Lewis Capaldi ditches his jokey online persona to deliver a collection of heartfelt, emotional ballads Read more »| 22 May 2019 -
MusicAldous Harding @ The Art School, Glasgow, 18 May
As she returns to Glasgow, Aldous Harding proves she's still a beguiling performer – ethereal, poised and a little bit frightening Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
TheatreSmall Wonders @ The Warehouse, Edinburgh
Small Wonders is a spellbinding performance from Punchdrunk for Imaginate's Edinburgh International Children's Festival Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
MusicOpen Mike Eagle @ The Art School, Glasgow, 19 May
Open Mike Eagle and support acts Video Dave and All City Jimmy deliver a powerful, hilarious and wildly impressive night of hip-hop Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
MusicGrace Petrie @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 17 May
The Leicester singer-songwriter wears her heart on her sleeve and through a combination of sad and angry songs makes an Edinburgh audience very happy indeed Read more »| 21 May 2019
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MusicBossy Love – Talk To Me (Paradise 100 remix): Premiere
Listen to the Paradise 100 remix of Bossy Love's Talk To Me, taken from their upcoming Whiplash Remixed EP Read more »| 21 May 2019 -
MusicThe Beths @ G2, Glasgow, 14 May
It’s a long way from Auckland to Glasgow but by the time The Beths depart the stage, the whole audience are so glad they made the trip Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
MusicBetter Oblivion Community Center @ The Ritz, Manchester, 12 May
Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers bring a spirited live iteration of their Better Oblivion Community Center album to Manchester Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
MusicThe Skinny on EH-FM: Show Ten (Listen Again)
Tyler, the Creator, Chance the Rapper, Interpol, Carly Rae Jepsen, Slowthai and a Riverside Festival special all feature on our latest show on EH-FM – listen back Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
Tv RadioGame of Thrones: Series 8 Review
There is an overall sense of satisfaction with this finale – yes, that satisfaction may crack under close examination but the emotional arcs land. Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
MusicHarry Harris – Memphis (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Memphis from Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Harry Harris Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
MusicTaking the Wheel: Stina Tweeddale on Honeyblood's new album
Losing another drummer might have spelled disaster for Honeyblood. Instead, Stina Tweeddale has stormed ahead solo with a ferociously ambitious third record Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
TheatreCat On a Hot Tin Roof @ The Studio, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The pure poetry of Tennessee William's classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is brought to life in this strong production by Leitheatre Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
TheatreShine @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Shine is a searing, soulful account of a young man's childhood and youth, that combines both intimacy and spectacle Read more »| 20 May 2019