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 FringeStill @ Traverse Theatre
Grief and pain are examined sensitively in Frances Poet's Still Read more »| 19 Aug 2021 -
Edinburgh FringeMedicine @ Traverse Theatre
Domhnall Gleeson shines in Enda Walsh's Brechtian black comedy Medicine, part of Edinburgh International Festival's 2021 programme Read more »| 19 Aug 2021 -
Uk FestivalsJian Yi on new performance festival Journey to the East
Artist and director Jian Yi tells The Skinny about Glasgow's newest performance art and contemporary dance festival, Journey to the East Read more »| 19 Aug 2021 -
FilmEIFF 2021: Pig
Nicolas Cage gives one of his most memorable and melancholic performances as a truffle-hunting hermit reemerging into his old life in search of his beloved pig Read more »| 18 Aug 2021 -
Edinburgh FringeBobby Mair @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Bobby Mair returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his typically dark brand of stand-up Read more »| 18 Aug 2021 -
Edinburgh FestivalsInua Ellams on A Toast to the People
Poet and playwright Inua Ellams chats about politics, performing and working with Saul Williams for Edinburgh International Festival's new spoken word series, A Toast to the People Read more »| 18 Aug 2021
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MusicFloating Points @ Edinburgh Park, EIF, 14 Aug
Even on such unfamiliar terrain, Floating Points can still offer escapism and adventure, but next time let’s get him somewhere with four walls and standing room only Read more »| 18 Aug 2021 -
MusicNeu! Reekie! @ Edinburgh Park, EIF, 12 Aug
With performances from Edwyn Collins, Darren McGarvey, Victoria McNulty and more, the Neu! Reekie! crowd are determined to have a good time Read more »| 18 Aug 2021 -
Edinburgh FestivalsSparks discuss their debut film, Annette
Pop duo Sparks bring their recent shift to a more operatic sound to its natural conclusion with Annette, a baroque musical they wrote with French director Leos Carax, which arrives at Edinburgh International Film Festival this month Read more »| 16 Aug 2021 -
Edinburgh FestivalsAbsolute Denial: Ryan Braund on his indie animation
Sheffield-based filmmaker Ryan Braund presents his first feature film, Absolute Denial, at Edinburgh Film Festival this month. The director talks us through its lockdown origin story Read more »| 16 Aug 2021 -
Edinburgh FringeCandy @ ZOOTV
Candy is a short but sweet solo show that reflects on sexuality, love and loss Read more »| 11 Aug 2021 -
Edinburgh Fringe(((WeCameToDance))) @ Nicolson Square
Aliens come to warn planet Earth in this playful event with a serious message Read more »| 11 Aug 2021 -
Edinburgh FringeBacon @ Pleasance Courtyard
Pip Utton returns to the Fringe with a supremely intricate dissection of the life and works of Francis Bacon Read more »| 10 Aug 2021 -
Edinburgh FestivalsOnwards & Upwards: Edinburgh Book Festival preview
As the Edinburgh International Book Festival returns for 2021 in a new location with a new hybrid set-up, we dive into the highlights of their programme, which looks to celebrate the ideas and stories for a changing world Read more »| 10 Aug 2021 -
MusicKathryn Joseph @ Edinburgh Park, EIF, 8 Aug
Dreich Edinburgh weather and Kathryn Joseph's haunting music perfectly collide for an unforgettable evening in the International Festival's purpose-built outdoor venue at Edinburgh Park Read more »| 09 Aug 2021