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 FringeAnna Drezen @ Pleasance Courtyard
Lukewarm hour on true crime from SNL writer and Fringe debutante Anna Drezen Read more »| 04 Aug 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeSusan Riddell @ Monkey Barrel
Rough-around-the-edges yet charming debut from Susan Riddell Read more »| 04 Aug 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeChris Parker @ Assembly George Square
An energetic, relentlessly funny hour from Chris Parker Read more »| 04 Aug 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeIzzy Mant @ Underbelly, Bristo Square
A gentle exploration of how politeness can hold you back with Izzy Mant Read more »| 03 Aug 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeSophie Duker @ Pleasance Courtyard
Sophie Duker’s debut Fringe show, Venus, is unapologetic and hilarious Read more »| 03 Aug 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeJessica Fostekew @ Monkey Barrel
Jessica Fostekew delivers a hilarious tornado of rage on gender roles and society Read more »| 03 Aug 2019
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Edinburgh FringeKelly Convey @ Pleasance Courtyard
In her debut hour, So You Think You’re Funny Finalist Kelly Convey tells an autobiographical tale of her chavvy teenage years to the present day. Read more »| 03 Aug 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeJack Gleadow @ Pleasance Courtyard
Old-school variety style makes for a disappointing debut from Jack Gleadow Read more »| 03 Aug 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeAnna and Helen @ Pleasance Courtyard
Anna and Helen are asking the important question: "Have you ever been stuck in a rat?" Read more »| 03 Aug 2019 -
FilmKen Loach's new film to close Take One Action 2019
Take One Action 2019 will close with Sorry We Missed You, the latest film from Ken Loach, and will open with Push, a doc concerned with the worldwide crisis in affordable housing Read more »| 02 Aug 2019 -
IntersectionsA Guide to Edinburgh Fringe Hook-ups
As an influx of visitors hit Edinburgh (and Tinder) for the Edinburgh festivals, here’s how to navigate the minefield that is dating during the Fringe Read more »| 02 Aug 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeThe Best Comedy Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Our favourite Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows – find all of our four- and five-star reviews here Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeEdinburgh Fringe 2019: The Best Free & PWYW Shows
The best free and pay-what-you-want shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, according to our comedy and theatre teams Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeThe Best Theatre Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Our review team's favourite theatre from this year's Edinburgh Fringe – find our four- and five-star reviews here Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
Edinburgh FestivalsSage Nokomis Wright on Kanata Cabaret Hour
Sage Nokomis Wright, the Managing Producer of Indigenous Contemporary Scene, introduces Kanata Cabaret Hour, part of this year’s CanadaHub line-up at King’s Hall Read more »| 01 Aug 2019