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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ComedyThe Art of Happiness: An Interview with Trevor Lock
'Circuitous and surreal' (so says his Wiki page) comedian Trevor Lock leads our new Comedy editor on a meandering journey to happiness via Google chat Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
FilmStates of Consciousness: Paul Wright on For Those In Peril
Following its world premiere at Cannes’ International Critics’ Week, For Those In Peril reaches these shores on a wave of praise. We speak to Scottish director Paul Wright about bringing this intense sensory experience to the screen Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Books
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
Comparisons to Margaret Atwood come as high praise and raise expectations, but it would be almost impossible to read Hannah Kent’s Burial Rites without... Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
MusicYoung Aviators – Self Help
Born in Northern Ireland but embraced by their adopted home of Glasgow to the tune of a place on the Electric Honey roster, Young Aviators offer strong intro... Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Music
Northwest Gig Highlights – October 2013
Ah, October. Trees are getting bare, nights are drawing in and strange children are preparing to turn up at your door with outrageous demands for free sweets. Not to worry, there’s plenty more on offer, like Bonobo! And Willis Earl Beal! And... M People Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Film
Cine Caledonia – A New Dawn
Look at your cinema listings. Scottish filmmaking is currently going through a purple patch last seen, well, never. We speak to film commentators and some of the filmmakers involved in this creative burst to see if Scottish cinema is as rosy as it seems Read more »| 01 Oct 2013
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Books
What's He Playing At? Michael Pedersen Explains Himself
Following the success of his first full collection, Play With Me, and the continued dominance and expansion of Neu! Reekie!, his monthly avant-garde poetry, music and film fusions, we ask Michael Pedersen where it all began Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Film
For Those in Peril
“Respect the sea, because the sea’s the master,” reflects a voice over ominous images of crashing waves. It’s surely the boss of Aaro... Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Art
The Skinny Showcase: Barry Steadmund
Showcase: Barry Steadmund Barry Steadmund is first and foremost an acclaimed medium and investigator of the paranormal; recently, however, he has come to be... Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
TheatreAdvance Notice: Word of Warning's Autumn Season
Ever taken a shower at the theatre? Or drunk a bottle of rum in a bath? As director Tamsin Drury explains, Word of Warning's autumn season reduces the form to its bare bones, and stops asking: 'Is it art?' Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Theatre
Venue of the Month: Contact, Manchester
In Contact's new artistic director, Matt Fenton, we find an enthusiastic new voice behind a theatre of youthful excitement and near-reckless daring Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Clubs
Dance Evolution: Daniel Avery on Drone Logic
Fostered by Erol Alkan and Andrew Weatherall but with a tunnelling, paranoid sound all his own, Daniel Avery is convinced that now is the most exciting time for electronic music in a long while – and we're pretty sure he's the ringleader Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Comedy
Hirsutes You, Sir! Or, A Guide to Comedy Barnets
Why male comedians may put more into their appearance than you first thought Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Music
Jon Hopkins @ Gorilla, Manchester, 24 September
A screen lowers, and a single synth-drone reverberates around the room before buzzing into Abandon Window from Jon Hopkins' latest album, Immunity. The twice... Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Music
Down at the Mill: Islington Mill's autumn season
Reasons to visit Salford's premier home of the weird and wonderful this, er, fall. Yes, fall Read more »| 01 Oct 2013