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 FringeArnold Brown on the Fringe and his new podcast
The first stand-up to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Arnold Brown shares some comedy memories and talks about his new podcast Are You Feeling Funny? Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeJordan Brookes, Rachel Fairburn and Catherine Bohart on OCD in comedy
Catherine Bohart, Rachel Fairburn and Jordan Brookes talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
11 ways to escape the Edinburgh Festival madness
With so much going on in Edinburgh this month, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the hustle and bustle. We've picked out some spots to retreat to for some peace and quiet Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeUndivided Inattention: Comedians on ADHD
Edd Hedges, Ross Brierley and Kiri Pritchard-McLean discuss problems they've had with attention since childhood Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
MusicMeadows in the Mountains 2018: Review
Bulgaria's Meadows in the Mountains festival has its focus firmly on music, nature and community and is a truly unique and unforgettable festival experience Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Books
Claire Askew on All the Hidden Truths
Claire Askew's debut novel tackles the tinderbox of masculinity, the uneasiness of our relationship with information, and our collective desire for the reasons behind horrific crimes Read more »| 30 Jul 2018
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Edinburgh Fringe
Three Fringe Shows Which Use Tech to Get Personal
We speak to three theatre makers whose Fringe shows use technological innovations – some sensational, some simple – to get closer to their audiences Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Beth Vyse, Naomi Paxton & Enter the Dragons on character comedy
Beth Vyse, Naomi Paxton and clowning duo Abigail Dooley and Emma Edwards talk about motherhood, sisterhood and kicking ageing up the arse Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
John Dowie: Before Comedy Captured the Edinburgh Fringe
Ahead of his appearance at Fringe by the Sea with his memoir, John Dowie speaks to The Skinny about being the first solo comedian in Edinburgh Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland on Friendship and Comedy
Comedians and best friends Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland have both emerged from the local comedy scene to bring their debut shows to Edinburgh Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeSimon Munnery on The Wreath
Simon Munnery's new show is about one of his old jokes; what happens when a joke meets its maker? Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Paul Sinha on the Personal and Political
After an acclaimed 2017 show on heartbreak, Paul Sinha's new show about ageing once again draws on matters closer to home Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Music
Anna Meredith on Five Telegrams, Anno and Varmints
Ahead of her various appearances in Edinburgh this August, we catch up with prolific composer Anna Meredith to talk Five Telegrams, Varmints, Vivaldi and bumper cars Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Festivals
Edinburgh Art Festival: Introducing Platform 2018
Platform 2018 brings together a group of four distinctive artists whose very different works are softly drawn together by medium-experimentation and a sense of excited experimentation with materials and genres Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Music
Bluedot Festival 2018: Review
The Flaming Lips, Future Islands and The Chemical Brothers in a family-friendly setting makes Bluedot 2018 a raging success Read more »| 26 Jul 2018