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 FringeJacqueline Novak @ Pleasance Courtyard
Oral sex just got a lot less fun Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FestivalsMichael Pedersen on Oyster Party for Scott Hutchison
Michael Pedersen pays tribute to friend and comrade Scott Hutchison at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. We talk to Pedersen to find out what's in store at his Oyster Party for his dear friend Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeGraham Dickson @ Underbelly Cowgate
A documentary premise and Hollywood setting give way to muddled ideas Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Larry Dean @ Assembly Checkpoint
Larry Dean’s at the top of his game with this hour about an amicable breakup Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Festivals
Akala on Race, Class and his new book Natives
London rapper Akala is best known for his expansive hip hop records and BBC Radio freestyles. But his new book Natives is a reminder that he also knows a thing or two about how racism and classism works in the UK Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeImran Yusuf @ The Stand's New Town Theatre
A fast-paced hour of intellectual and philosophical comedy that stays with you long after it ends Read more »| 08 Aug 2018
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Edinburgh Fringe
Adam Hess @ Pleasance Courtyard
A breathless race through some of the Fringe’s strongest punchlines Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
Music
More acts join Le Guess Who? 2018
Kembra Pfahler, Johanna Constantine and Anohni's Future Feminism project is announced for Le Guess Who? 2018 alongside a showcase from NYC label RVNG Intl. and more Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
John-Luke Roberts @ Assembly George Square
This man’s wilful weirdness might just save the world… Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Michael Morpurgo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom
Freshly adapted from the original 1999 novel of the same name, Stuart Paterson helps bring Michael Morpurgo’s 1999 novel to a new generation Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
My Left / Right Foot – The Musical @ Assembly Roxy
The National Theatre of Scotland and Birds of Paradise join forces to create an unforgettable new musical Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeBirds of Paradise on My Left / Right Foot – The Musical
Just before they celebrated their 25th anniversary, Birds of Paradise lost their Creative Scotland funding. Then they got it back. The Skinny talks to Robert Softley Gale and Mairi Taylor about their rollercoaster year, and their latest work Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Famous Puppet Death Scenes @ CanadaHub, King's Hall
CanadaHub and the Old Trout Puppet Workshop's new play celebrates the best of puppetry in this rare treat Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The Bear @ Pleasance Courtyard
This stage version of Raymond Briggs’ children's novel is all heart with misplaced ambition Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Square Go @ Summerhall
A riotous night of school boy insults, theatrical wrestling and perceptive insights on male aggression Read more »| 08 Aug 2018