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 FringeCraig Campbell
I have to admit to a certain amount of trepidation as I made my way into Craig Campbell’s show. The sold-out audience were crabby from waiting in the rain an... Read more »| 10 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh FringeRuby Wax: Losing It
Ever wondered how off-the-rails celebs fill their days at the Priory? Then wonder no more, for the renowned clinic’s activity timetable is one of the j... Read more »| 10 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
John Robertson: Blood & Charm, Disturbing Tales for Disturbing Bedtimes
This, John Robertson tells us, is a horror story. We will be drawn in, made to feel safe, then scared out of our seats. There is one fictional story in this... Read more »| 10 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh FringeSanity Valve: Get Old or Die Tryin’,
Rap duo Sanity Valve is made up of Gishnchips - whose vest, sunnies and cap combo is inspired by gangster rap style - and Mos’ Prob - looking more than... Read more »| 10 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Simon Munnery: Hats Off for the 101ers, and Other Material
What are 101ers? They were rigid British airships of the 1920s, the first of which crashed on its maiden voyage and sealed the fate of the rest of the fleet,... Read more »| 10 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Paul Sinha: Looking at the Stars
Paul Sinha’s been a man with a message. Last year’s show, Extreme Anti-White Vitriol, focused on accusations made against him by the BNP. In September, Jim D... Read more »| 10 Aug 2011
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Edinburgh Fringe
Mickey Anderson Unlocks the Key to Human Happiness
In making it his first point of business to draw attention to a logistical flaw in his show's title, Mickey Anderson quickly establishes himself as an amiabl... Read more »| 09 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh FringeTara Flynn: Big Noise
"Imagine a wind machine!" Tara Flynn is doing a no-budget production of a big-budget concert based on her album Big Noise (which is real, you can buy it on i... Read more »| 09 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh FringeSammy J & Randy: Rickett's Lane
Winner of Most Outstanding Show at this year's Melbourne festival, this successor to 2008's Sammy J in The Forest of Dreams has been so eagerly anticipated t... Read more »| 09 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Dave Fulton: Based On A True Story
It's common knowledge that comedians deliberately try to get themselves into scrapes, just so they'll have a story for their Fringe show. Not Dave Fulton. He... Read more »| 09 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Toby: Lucky
Toby are two sisters doing a show about two sisters doing a show about two sisters... look, it's complicated so you really will have to pay attention. Lucky... Read more »| 09 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Rich Fulcher – Tiny Acts of Rebellion
Tiny Acts of Rebellion explores the premise that effective social change can only happen through minor, ridiculous, sometimes childish impudences in our ever... Read more »| 09 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Markus Birdman: Dreaming
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a stand-up comic having a good long look at themselves. The ever-endearing Markus Birdman suffered a stroke not so lon... Read more »| 09 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Ro Campbell: Uttering Bad Shillings
One of Ro Campbell's worst moments was, ironically, when he won a big award. Campbell sounds Australian, although his real identity is muddled, and the award... Read more »| 09 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Ben Verth: Not With that Attitude
An increasingly prominent presence on the Scottish comedy circuit, Ben Verth kicks off his solo Fringe debut by complying with a tedious series of high-five ... Read more »| 09 Aug 2011