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 FringeThe Turn of the Screw @ Underbelly Cowgate
Great dramatic horror has always appreciated the chilling balance of patience, dread and eventual payoff. The Turn of the Screw is proof this formula still stands Read more »| 30 Aug 2018 -
Music
St. Vincent @ Edinburgh Playhouse, 26 Aug
Despite it being an all-seated gig at the Edinburgh Playhouse tonight, by the end of the set Annie Clark has everyone in the stalls bouncing between the venue's plush velvet seats Read more »| 30 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeKill the Beast: Director's Cut @ Pleasance Courtyard
Kill The Beast's new show is a ridiculous, well-timed, triumphant comedy horror Read more »| 29 Aug 2018 -
Music
s t a r g a z e perform Boards of Canada's Hi Scores @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 25 Aug
Berlin collective s t a r g a z e bring Boards of Canada’s Hi Scores EP to life through a live performance style that is vibrant and exhilarating to watch Read more »| 29 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeForbidden Stories @ The French Institute
Ludens Ensemble's story of Cyprus past and present is ambitious but occasionally confusing Read more »| 29 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeIt's Not Cute Anymore @ Underbelly Cowgate
Bel Knight and Clare Hoey's new play is an imaginative take on the corrupting power of ambition Read more »| 29 Aug 2018
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Edinburgh Fringe
The Canterville Ghost @ Pleasance Courtyard
Tall Stories have managed to abridge a tale not only with mirth, they've shown up most of the other acts at the Fringe by proving they can pull out every trick conceivable Read more »| 29 Aug 2018 -
Music
Since Yesterday @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 24 Aug
Tonight's celebration of the unsung women pioneers of Scottish pop proves that Scotland brims with pop talent – yesterday, today and tomorrow Read more »| 28 Aug 2018 -
Music
Electric Fields 2018: Preview
To celebrate Electric Fields' fifth birthday, we take a closer look at five key things you might like to know about Electric Fields if this is your first time, as well as five of our top musical picks Read more »| 28 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Abbie Murphy @ Laughing Horse, City Cafe
An ex-showgirl’s deadpan anecdotes of the industry is a hidden gem Read more »| 28 Aug 2018 -
Music
Manchester Psych Fest 2018: Preview
Ahead of 2018's Manchester Psych Fest on 1 September, we take a closer look at this year's line-up Read more »| 27 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Sindhu Vee @ Pleasance Courtyard
Sindu Vee’s debut at the Edinburgh Fringe is a polished hour exploring the trivialities and hilarities of married life Read more »| 27 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Glenn Moore @ Just the Tonic, The Tron
This Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show reveals Glenn Moore's promise, if not always the truth Read more »| 27 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Danny Garnell wins So You Think You're Funny? 2018
Gilded Balloon's SYTYF crowns Danny Garnell its 31st champion Read more »| 27 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Max and Ivan's Prom Night @ Assembly High
Max and Ivan's end of Fringe party is one to remember Read more »| 27 Aug 2018