Edinburgh Festivals
The Skinny guide to art, book and film festivals in Edinburgh. The latest previews, reviews and features.
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BooksSongs in the Key of Fife: Vic Galloway presents his love letter to the East Neuk
As he prepares to launch his insider's history of Fife's rich alternative musical history, we ask Vic Galloway why he wanted to tell this story, what makes The Fence Collective so special, and what he has planned for the Book Festival Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
FilmOne. On. One: Filmmaker Mania Akbari in conversation
Iranian director Mania Akbari talks to The Skinny about her fascinating work, recently represented at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, via a BFI retrospective and through the efforts of UK distributor Second Run Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
International
Politics at the Fringe
As Edinburgh gears up for a packed Fringe, we take a look at the shows which offer a political commentary on the world at large, and ask if theatre itself is inherently political Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
Books
The Good Word: Edinburgh International Book Festival 2013
Edinburgh International Book Festival has grown to gargantuan proportions, showcasing hundreds of authors over sixteen days. Having thoroughly digested what’s on offer, we present to you our pick of the bunch Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
BooksChris Ware: Building Worlds
Widely recognised as one of the most important voices in comics, Chris Ware will be at the Book Festival discussing his conceptually ambitious graphic novel Building Stories, as well as appearing in conversation with Joe Sacco Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
Art
A Chorus of Complaints
Festival season can really give Edinburgers something to moan about. Well, the Complaints Choir, a worldwide project by Finnish artists Tellervo Kalleinen and Oliver Kochta Kalleinen, invites residents to sing their gripes aloud. Tellervo told us more Read more »| 31 Jul 2013
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Art
Edinburgh Art Festival: Own Art
Never mind that the city of Edinburgh is full to the brim with good art exhibitions all year round, there’s still a genuine rush of exuberance and exci... Read more »| 31 Jul 2013 -
ArtAndrew Gannon: Prince of Lightness
As part of PRODUCT at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Andrew Gannon presents the results of his recent residency there. We chat to him about the fine art of performance and how much is 'just enough' Read more »| 30 Jul 2013 -
International
Flavours of the Edinburgh International Festival 2013
With live performances and heavy use of digital media, the Edinburgh International Festival 2013 steals a peek far into the future and a glimpse at the past Read more »| 30 Jul 2013 -
Art
Gregor Schneider: Eau de Schneider
Endlessly reconfiguring the same house of horrors, German artist Gregor Schneider has been disturbing people for the last 25 years. His new installation at Summerhall taps into the darkness inside your head. We spoke to Summerhall Curator, Paul Robertson Read more »| 30 Jul 2013 -
Film
Frances Ha
Frances (Gerwig) is in freefall. At the grand old age of 27, her hopes of becoming a professional dancer hang by a ballet pump. She’s broke, has no per... Read more »| 12 Jul 2013 -
Film
Baltasar Kormákur on The Deep
Icelandic filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur returns to his home nation for The Deep, a true life tale of survival on the high seas. We spoke to Kormákur while he was in Edinburgh for the city's International Film Festival Read more »| 12 Jul 2013 -
Film
EIFF 2013: The Complex (Kuroyuri danchi)
Once a feted pioneer of the horror genre (thanks primarily to Ringu’s ground-breaking success), a series of missteps has since seen Hideo Nakata’... Read more »| 08 Jul 2013 -
Film
EIFF 2013: Celestial Wives of the Meadow Mari
Bizarre doesn’t begin to cover Celestial Wives of the Meadow Mari’s collection of wild and weird vignettes, filmed on location with the Mari peop... Read more »| 08 Jul 2013 -
Film
EIFF 2013: Consequence (Gegenwart)
Despite its English title, a sense of consequence – indeed, causality of any kind – is absent from German director Thomas Heise’s subtle do... Read more »| 08 Jul 2013