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 FringeGavin Webster: Don't Give Any Money to Comic Relief and Other Opinions
A death metal soundtrack vibrates through this small venue; a bodyless voice utters stuttered comic lyrics over the top before Gavin Webster appears on ... Read more »| 05 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe[title of show] @ Assembly Check Point
The Fringe receives the British premiere of the cult Broadway show, centred on a pair of writers who come together to create a musical in three weeks about a pair of writers writing a musical about writing a musical! Read more »| 04 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeRap Battles: "It's important to have fun at the Fringe"
Strong concept shows like Set List always light up the Fringe. Ro Campbell tells us about a brand new concept show in Edinburgh this summer Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Chris Dangerfield: “Make it funny, and you can say anything”
The most controversial comedian at the Fringe prepares for another year battling The Guardian and the Feminist Avengers Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
John Fleming: "We're all waiting for the comedy Beatles"
One of the most respected figures in the comedy scene, John Fleming explains the increasing prestige of the Malcolm Hardee awards Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeBo Burnham: "I'm an authority on confusion"
YouTube's first comedy megastar stormed the 2010 Fringe, so what can we expect this time? Read more »| 02 Aug 2013
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Edinburgh Fringe
How to Crowdfund a Fringe Show by Juliette Burton
Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular option for cash-starved artists, but how does it work and where does your money go? Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Festivals
One. On. One: Filmmaker Mania Akbari in conversation
Iranian director Mania Akbari talks to The Skinny about her fascinating work, recently represented at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, via a BFI retrospective and through the efforts of UK distributor Second Run Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Yianni: Thinking Big
The up-and-coming Yianni prepares to take on the Fringe's biggest venue Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Adam Larter: Professional Weirdo
It's difficult to describe Adam Larter, so how would he describe himself? "I don't really know. Comedian. Clown. Piss-taker. Satiririst... Saterrier... no, ... Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FestivalsThe Good Word: Edinburgh International Book Festival 2013
Edinburgh International Book Festival has grown to gargantuan proportions, showcasing hundreds of authors over sixteen days. Having thoroughly digested what’s on offer, we present to you our pick of the bunch Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Festivals
Politics at the Fringe
As Edinburgh gears up for a packed Fringe, we take a look at the shows which offer a political commentary on the world at large, and ask if theatre itself is inherently political Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Festivals
Chris Ware: Building Worlds
Widely recognised as one of the most important voices in comics, Chris Ware will be at the Book Festival discussing his conceptually ambitious graphic novel Building Stories, as well as appearing in conversation with Joe Sacco Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Paul Vickers: "You can't work out if it's bollocks or amazing"
One of Britain's most psychedelic absurdists, Paul Vickers is ready to confuse Edinburgh again with the ongoing adventures of Twonkey Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
Art
Berlinde De Bruyckere, Belgian Pavilion @ Venice Biennale
In the darkened space of the Belgian Pavilion a massive wax form rests horizontally across the gallery floor –artist Berlinde De Bruyckere’s cast... Read more »| 31 Jul 2013