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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International FestivalsBlacKkKlansman
Riffing on 70s Blaxploitation films but very much speaking to today's racial tensions, BlacKkKlansman is Spike Lee’s best work in years Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Non-toxic Masculinity in Stand-up
Ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe, comedians Stephen Bailey, David Correos, Mawaan Rizwan and Joe Sutherland talk about subverting traditional masculinity in stand-up Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeComedians on their Fringe Bugbears
From revolting rooms to soggy sarnies, we speak to several Fringe folk about what really grinds their gears in August Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
From the Kremlin to Comedy: Olga Koch interview
Olga Koch talks moving from the Kremlin to comedy in her debut Edinburgh Fringe hour, Fight Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
MusicBreaking the Rules: Jlin on composing the music for Autobiography
Ahead of Wayne McGregor's Autobiography being performed as part of the Edinburgh International Festival, we speak to Jlin about composing its music, self-care and Scooby Doo Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
Uk Festivals
Crystal Moselle's Skate Kitchen to screen at GYFF
Teen skateboarding movie Skate Kitchen – a hit at Sundance earlier in the year – will make its Scottish premiere at this year’s Glasgow Youth Film Festival Read more »| 31 Jul 2018
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Edinburgh FringeCircus at the Fringe – 250 Years in the Making
2018 is the 250th birthday of circus as an art form, so what's in store for it this year at the Fringe? Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
John Hegley on Luton Town (and the Fringe)
John Hegley celebrates his 30th Fringe with a show for kids and a show for everyone – but he's also a Luton Town fan... Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeArnold Brown on the Fringe and his new podcast
The first stand-up to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Arnold Brown shares some comedy memories and talks about his new podcast Are You Feeling Funny? Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Jordan Brookes, Rachel Fairburn and Catherine Bohart on OCD in comedy
Catherine Bohart, Rachel Fairburn and Jordan Brookes talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
11 ways to escape the Edinburgh Festival madness
With so much going on in Edinburgh this month, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the hustle and bustle. We've picked out some spots to retreat to for some peace and quiet Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Undivided Inattention: Comedians on ADHD
Edd Hedges, Ross Brierley and Kiri Pritchard-McLean discuss problems they've had with attention since childhood Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Music
Meadows in the Mountains 2018: Review
Bulgaria's Meadows in the Mountains festival has its focus firmly on music, nature and community and is a truly unique and unforgettable festival experience Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Books
Claire Askew on All the Hidden Truths
Claire Askew's debut novel tackles the tinderbox of masculinity, the uneasiness of our relationship with information, and our collective desire for the reasons behind horrific crimes Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Three Fringe Shows Which Use Tech to Get Personal
We speak to three theatre makers whose Fringe shows use technological innovations – some sensational, some simple – to get closer to their audiences Read more »| 30 Jul 2018