UK Festivals
Welcome to The Skinny UK festival guide. We bring you previews, reviews, and line-up information for arts, film, music and comedy festivals around the UK.
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FilmFrancofonia
Another night at the museum (this time the Louvre) with Russian auteur Alexander Sokurov Read more »| 03 Mar 2016 -
FilmWinter
Tommy Flanagan stars as an alcoholic artist with a troubled past in this commendable but seriously misjudged drama Read more »| 03 Mar 2016 -
Film
The People vs Fritz Bauer
Burghart Klaußner stars in this real life story of a Jewish state attorney trying to hunt down a Nazi war criminal Read more »| 03 Mar 2016 -
FilmSuburra
Stylish neo-noir set in Rome's criminal underworld Read more »| 02 Mar 2016 -
Film
Disorder
Matthias Schoenaerts and Diane Kruger star in this claustrophobic thriller Read more »| 02 Mar 2016 -
MusicCosmosis 2016: Anton Newcombe interviewed
Ahead of The Brian Jonestown Massacre’s appearance at Manchester’s Cosmosis festival later this month, we get to chat with the band’s hyperreal driving force. Well, we think we did... Read more »| 02 Mar 2016
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Music
Super Furry Animals join Festival No. 6 line-up
Super Furry Animals are among a batch of acts added to the bill for this year's Festival No.6 in North Wales. Read more »| 02 Mar 2016 -
Music
John Reis on curating ATP with Drive Like Jehu
As Drive Like Jehu return to curate All Tomorrow's Parties in Manchester this April, we catch up with John 'Speedo' Reis to get the lowdown on the line-up. Read more »| 01 Mar 2016 -
Comedy
The Last Laugh and Phoney Feminism
Satirical play The Last Laugh makes a welcome return at Glasgow International Comedy Festival in March – here the creators and cast tell us whether bei... Read more »| 01 Mar 2016 -
Film
Pablo Larraín on The Club you don't want to join
Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín continues to scratch at his nation's dark past with fifth feature The Club, a chilling study of guilt and punishment f... Read more »| 01 Mar 2016 -
Film
Dheepan
Winner of last year's Palme d'Or, Jacques Audiard (A Prophet) delivers another gripping film with this timely immigration drama. Jacques Audiard’s Dhe... Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
FilmSummertime
Witty coming-of-age story about a lesbian teen falling in love over an idyllic summer in rural France. Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
Film
Zootropolis
Disney’s latest animation is an enjoyable neo-noir buddy cop comedy that will likely entertain children and adults alike thanks to a steady stream of g... Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
Film
Urban Hymn
Drama exploring the lives of two troubled teen following the 2011 London riots Read more »| 29 Feb 2016 -
Comedy
Five Kids' Shows at Glasgow Comedy Festival
The youngest member of our Comedy team flicks through the Glasgow International Comedy Festival programme and finds the best shows for kids. Tip: contains disgusting songs, crying babies and timeless Pixar magic. Read more »| 28 Feb 2016