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 FringeProgrammes Within the Programme
Curated multi-venue programmes are changing the landscape of the Edinburgh Fringe. Here we explore the reasons why, taking in Aurora Nova and the Made in Scotland Showcase Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
MusicFriday at Wickerman 2015: Errors, Kathryn Joseph and WHITE
This is a year of change for Wickerman. The festival occupies its usual scenic plot among the rolling hills of coastal Kirkcudbrightshire, but regular attend... Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
Edinburgh FringeFirst Class Clowns
Puddles Pity Party, Deanna Fleysher, Spencer Jones and John-Luke Roberts have different levels of clown education, but all bring shows of distinction Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe Dog: How to find a 5-star show
With over 1000 comedy shows listed in the official Edinburgh Fringe programme, choosing between them can be tricky. Luckily wise comedy guide Fringe Dog is here to help plan an itinerary Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Bob Slayer on the BlundaBus: Comedy Spotlight
The latest Fringe venue is a double-decker bus. We asked the BlundaBus' registered keeper Bob Slayer to explain himself Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
Uk Festivals
Northwest Festival Watch – August 2015
A whole month of sonic art in dramatic surroundings, and proper DIY fests Read more »| 28 Jul 2015
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Edinburgh FestivalsFergus Linehan: The Eclectic International
Fergus Linehan is changing up the Edinburgh International Festival – we chat to him about why and look at the diversity of his programme Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The Gilded Balloon at 30: An interview with Karen Koren
Going strong for 30 years, The Gilded Balloon's founder and artistic director Karen Koren tells us what it takes to make a home for pioneering comedy Read more »| 27 Jul 2015 -
Edinburgh FringeEdinburgh Festivals 2015: Top 5 picks
Our section editors narrow their Edinburgh Festivals picks down to a tick-'em-off-as-you-go top 5... Read more »| 27 Jul 2015 -
International Festivals
Positivus 2015: The Review
A family-friendly haven for rockers and ravers looking for a dance into the wee hours, as well as people who just want to watch a puppet film in the woods at 4 in the morning, we investigate the ninth edition of Latvia's Positivus festival Read more »| 23 Jul 2015 -
Videos
Robert Carlyle on The Legend of Barney Thomson
Trainspotting and 28 Weeks Later star Robert Carlyle discusses his directorial debut, the Glasgow-set black comedy The Legend of Barney Thomson. Carlyle sta... Read more »| 22 Jul 2015 -
International Festivals
Pohoda 2015: The Review
In search of a change, Vic Galloway forsakes his annual trip to T in the Park to take in the likes of Björk, Die Antwoord and CocoRosie at Slovakia's balmy Pohoda Festival Read more »| 20 Jul 2015 -
Film
Johnnie To: The Godfather of Hong Kong Gangster Cinema
While visiting Edinburgh International Film Festival, Hong Kong action master Johnnie To discusses the aesthetics of violence and the changing nature of the Hong Kong film industry Read more »| 17 Jul 2015 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Candy Gigi: Comedy Spotlight
Candy Gigi returns to the Fringe after winning the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality last year. She's also been acting the honeytrap on Tinder recently – so we sent her on a date with our own resident siren, Fred Fletch. Read more »| 16 Jul 2015 -
Uk Festivals
Announcing: The Skinny Stage at The Garden Party, Leeds
We're pleased to say we're partnering a stage at this year's Garden Party, Leeds, programmed by Now Wave and Eat Your Own Ears. The Skinny stage proudly boa... Read more »| 16 Jul 2015