Festivals
Step into a vibrant celebration of culture with The Skinny festival guide. We bring you the latest UK and international festival news; you'll find festival information, previews, reviews, features, and interviews.
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MusicSince Yesterday: A Greatest Hits of Non-Hits
Blair Young and Carla J. Easton tell us about Since Yesterday, their documentary film and live gig celebration of Scottish women in music. History’s never sounded so good Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeTheatre Words and Terms: A Glossary
What theatre do you like? How do you know? What do all the theatre words mean? We demystify some theatrical jargon to help you get the most out of the Fringe Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
(No) Blurred Lines: Consent & Immersive Theatre
Immersive theatre invites the audience in. Here’s how to be a good guest. Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe 2018: Queer Theatre round-up
Looking to celebrate the range of human sexualities in theatre, but don't know where to begin? Here's a helpful guide to help you find the show that's best for you Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
International FestivalsLa Route du Rock 2018: Festival Preview
France’s Fort de Saint-Père plays host to a stellar selection of established and emerging artists this August at the La Route du Rock Festival Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Brett Goldstein @ Pleasance Courtyard
What Is Love Baby Don't Hurt Me is an engaging, if slightly incohesive show Read more »| 02 Aug 2018
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Edinburgh Fringe
Bryony Twydle @ Underbelly Bristo Square
A very promising solo debut with a flair for characterisation from Bryony Twydle Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
International Festivals
BlacKkKlansman
Riffing on 70s Blaxploitation films but very much speaking to today's racial tensions, BlacKkKlansman is Spike Lee’s best work in years Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Non-toxic Masculinity in Stand-up
Ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe, comedians Stephen Bailey, David Correos, Mawaan Rizwan and Joe Sutherland talk about subverting traditional masculinity in stand-up Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Comedians on their Fringe Bugbears
From revolting rooms to soggy sarnies, we speak to several Fringe folk about what really grinds their gears in August Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
From the Kremlin to Comedy: Olga Koch interview
Olga Koch talks moving from the Kremlin to comedy in her debut Edinburgh Fringe hour, Fight Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
Music
Breaking the Rules: Jlin on composing the music for Autobiography
Ahead of Wayne McGregor's Autobiography being performed as part of the Edinburgh International Festival, we speak to Jlin about composing its music, self-care and Scooby Doo Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
Uk Festivals
Crystal Moselle's Skate Kitchen to screen at GYFF
Teen skateboarding movie Skate Kitchen – a hit at Sundance earlier in the year – will make its Scottish premiere at this year’s Glasgow Youth Film Festival Read more »| 31 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Circus at the Fringe – 250 Years in the Making
2018 is the 250th birthday of circus as an art form, so what's in store for it this year at the Fringe? Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
John Hegley on Luton Town (and the Fringe)
John Hegley celebrates his 30th Fringe with a show for kids and a show for everyone – but he's also a Luton Town fan... Read more »| 30 Jul 2018