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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Uk FestivalsBerlin on Screen at GFT, plus other titles to explore
As GFT presents a season of Berlin films to celebrate Glasgow's co-hosting of the European Championships with the German capital, we suggest more cinematic titles made in Berlin that delve into this fascinating city's history Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
ArtRabiya Choudhry on solo shows and Edinburgh Art Festival
Edinburgh artist Rabiya Choudhry talks us through her trio of new projects – interrogating the GSA archives, presenting new work at this year's Edinburgh Art Festival, and her upcoming solo show at Transmission Gallery Read more »| 23 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh FestivalsEdinburgh Festivals 2018: The Skinny's Top Picks
The Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Book Festival, Edinburgh Art Festival – there's a lot going on in Scotland's capital this August. Here are our top five picks from comedy, art, theatre, literature and music Read more »| 20 Jul 2018 -
Film
A Prayer Before Dawn
Joe Cole gives an intensely physical performance in this bruising drama immersing us in the brutal world of a Thai prison Read more »| 20 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe: Where to find the best coffee
Keep fuelled inbetween shows so you can enjoy all the Fringe antics with our guide to where to get your coffee fix when you're in need during the Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 19 Jul 2018 -
Music
Kelburn Garden Party 2018: Review
From boats on hillsides to art installations and loads of great music paired with probably too much sun, The Skinny, once again, have a bloody great time at Kelburn Garden Party Read more »| 12 Jul 2018
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Edinburgh Fringe
Coming of Vague: Meet Maisie Adam
Ahead of her debut hour Vague, 2017 So You Think You're Funny? winner Maisie Adam chats about launching her comedy career at an idyllic literary festival Read more »| 12 Jul 2018 -
Music
TRNSMT: The Killers @ Glasgow Green, 8 Jul
The Killers top day five of 2018's TRNSMT festival at Glasgow Green with gusto Read more »| 11 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Siân Davies on working-class comedians at the Fringe
Showcasing a host of exciting new acts, comedian Siân Davies is taking her crowdfunded show Best In Class to this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe Read more »| 10 Jul 2018 -
International FestivalsHow Richard Linklater help change US indie cinema
Speaking at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Richard Linklater discusses the legacy of the Austin Film Society alongside fellow Austin filmmakers David Zellner and Andrew Bujalski Read more »| 06 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe 2018: What the Star Ratings Mean
While digging through Edinburgh Fringe comedy reviews, canine critic Fringe Dog uncovers a scandal Read more »| 06 Jul 2018 -
Uk Festivals
TRNSMT: Arctic Monkeys @ Glasgow Green, 1 Jul
Arctic Monkeys lead the charge on day three of 2018's TRNSMT festival as Glasgow's heatwave continues Read more »| 05 Jul 2018 -
International Festivals
KVIFF 2018: Crystal Swan
Stylish Belarus comedy Crystal Swan, which follows a young woman trying to escape her homeland, is sometimes hard to laugh at due to its darker moments Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Festivals
Unbound: Andrew Rae and the Music Machines
Life's a peach when you have a moon for a head. Striking, fun, musical and creative - celebrate the mystic of Moonhead with illustrators and musicians coming together, including Aussies Electric Fields and more Read more »| 03 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Festivals
Unbound 2018: The Full Listings
A night-by-night guide to this year's Unbound programme. Events kick off at 9pm in the Book Festival gardens, although you may want to get down early to make sure you get a seat. Each and every event is, of course, free. Read more »| 03 Jul 2018