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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Edinburgh FringeMichael J Dolan: Nothing Will Ever Be Alright Again, Ever
A small crowd gathers to watch Michael J Dolan on what is supposedly “Black Wednesday,” the least attended day of the Fringe. Two out of the seve... Read more »| 13 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeOresteia @ C
Adapting and updating Greek tragedy is always a tough task, especially when it comes to Aeschylus’s trilogy of a fractured family’s bloodbath of ... Read more »| 13 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringePigeon English @ Underbelly Cowgate
Eleven year old Harri (David C. Johnson) lives in a deprived inner city council estate with his mother and sister having recently moved from Ghana. Faced wit... Read more »| 13 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeAnil Desai: Another Night at the Movies
There's something different about Anil Desai; he's either one of the most gifted impressionists I've ever seen or his face is channelling some sort of wit... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeWayne Thallon: Procreation
Nica Burns caused a stir recently by criticising free shows for providing "an absolutely terrible experience." Elsewhere, certain critics have criticised fre... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeAdam Strauss: The Mushroom Cure
‘The Mushroom Cure is guaranteed to change your life’ – sadly, it’s been 24 hours and my OCD is still giving my brain the finger. Ada... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013
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Edinburgh FringeCirca: Wunderkammer @ Underbelly McEwan Hall
Following an episodic cabaret format rather than a grand narrative, Wunderkammer is a funny, daring, sexy, and subversive circus-style show. Admittedly, some... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeJohn-Luke Roberts: Broken Stand-up
After seeing several very standard comedy sets, John-Luke Roberts’ absurd and bizarre show is a hilarious and original treat. He opens with different i... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeJulien Cottereau: Imagine Toi @ Assembly Roxy
With physical comedy genius that can only be compared to that of Roberto Benigni, Julien Cottereau creates a show based heavily on mime and, as the title imp... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeMark Restuccia: The Diary of a Serial Internet Dater
Online dating is no longer a taboo, with countless options for the singleton just a click away. Mark Restuccia is no stranger to this, his last show being a ... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeDana Alexander: Is This Really Happening?
While promising a ‘light anthropological look at what makes us tick,’ this show really comprises a journey through Dana Alexander’s life. T... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeMae Martin: Slumber Party
It’s hard not to like Mae Martin. Spending an hour with her and claiming otherwise would be like saying you hate ice cream or are really for fascism; f... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeDavid Morgan: Pretty
Having the crowd in fits before the show has even begun is a pretty solid start. Making light of his bijou Underbelly room, Morgan has a giggle and a chinwag... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeTangram @ Pleasance Dome
Tangram is a dance piece that ultimately explores the relationship between a juggler and a dancer. It begins with the initial curiosity, the playful 'flirtin... Read more »| 12 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FestivalsSongs 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