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 Fringe
Mark Watson 2007 Review
His stand-up is so energetic and exhilarating that, having spent an hour doubled over in laughter, it is an exhausting experience Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Paper Work
This summer Edinburgh celebrates the work of Picasso with two major shows. Picasso on Paper at the Dean Gallery explores the artist's prints and etchings, wh... Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Game?
The pantomime nature of the action had me flitting between wanting to shout ""he's behind you"" and running for the exit Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Hamlet (solo)
A one-man performance of Hamlet comes to the Capital as part of this year's Fringe Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Is This About Sex?
Totally sex-based drama plods along awkwardly but at moments drips with genuine affection Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Forgotten Voices
Forgotten Voices is a moving, poignant collection of real life memories from those serving during the First World War Read more »| 05 Aug 2007
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Edinburgh Fringe
Talking Heads
The staging of only two episodes out of five per evening means the set feels like more of a taster than a full outing - a taster, however which oils one's palate for a mouthful of all five courses Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Simon Amstell - No Self
Eschewing much of the audience participation from last year's show, the comic fully justifies the decision to point the mic his own way Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Bigger Than Jesus
A theatrical and spiritual experience Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Pam Ann
Strutting and sniping, Ann revels in a confidence which the absolute completeness of her vision allows Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Dan Atkinson Knows That He Knows Nothing
...or does he? Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Debbie Does Dallas - The Musical
With a beaming white smile and a cheeky glint in its eye, this extravaganza of lusting and thrusting unspectacularly pushes the boundaries of good taste Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Venus as a Boy
Burns' masterful solo performance as Cupid is the crowning glory of an excellent production Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Yellow Moon
A thrilling, dynamic play that stimulates childlike wonder, Yellow Moon is a testament to Grieg's exceptional talent for storytelling Read more »| 05 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Books Festival Do's and Don'ts
Do’s - Prepare for the sartorial excesses of the book festival with a saunter down charity shop mile, South Clerk Street. Think corduroy and leather p... Read more »| 05 Aug 2007