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 FringeJon Richardson at Fringe Review
Misanthrope, angry young man, "just a mouth spouting hate": Jon Richardson has been called a lot of (admittedly, very similar) things. Unsurprisingly, as he ... Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh FringeReasonable Doubt
Reasonable Doubt attempts to provide a thrilling insight into the nature of the Australian justice system but patchy performances and a thin, contrived story... Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Pericles Redux
Not Man Apart physical theatre ensemble employ an eclectic mix of acting and dance to present the odyssey of Pericles Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh FringeLuke Wright: A Poet’s Work is Never Done
Poetry and comedy, in principal, shouldn’t work together. That’s not to say that poetry can’t be funny, or that comedy can’t contain ... Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Padamme, Padamme
You’re likely to leave feeling more dazed than satisfied Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Mommie and the Minister
The phrase "in poor taste" springs to mind when describing a show that points a satirical finger at issues of child abduction and abuse Read more »| 13 Aug 2008
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Edinburgh Fringe
Philotus
Edinburgh is a city replete with history. Each cobbled street is steeped in the past. But for one month of the year the city is buried under an avalanche o... Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh FringeThe Six Wives Of Timothy Leary
The name doesn't mean much outside of New Age circles nowadays, but back in the day Timothy Leary was one of the most infamous men on Earth. The ex-Harvard ... Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The Army of Reason
Anyone attempting to tackle the sensitive and complex subject of religious warfare, in any guise, needs to have a strong grip on reality and a clear sense of... Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Johnny Candon: One Careless Lady Owner
The Fringe is jam-packed with stand-ups who believe they have a life story that is worth paying to hear. Often, they aren’t. Yet Johnny Candon’s ... Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Ladies in Waiting: Brownie Re-union
Despite the frequently weak material the show is remarkably lively and succeeds in creating a retro 80s vibe Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Sarah Millican's Not Nice
Sarah Millican at first glance appears to be the opposite of not nice; in fact you could say she looks positively homely. With her sweet Geordie accent and h... Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Andrew O'Neill's Totally Spot-On History of British Industry
A title such as this might give the impression you are going to be charged a tuition fee. But while you might learn a fair bit, Andrew O’Neill’s... Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh Fringe
By the Way
One Scot, one Londoner, do France – whilst trying to negotiate the effects of maternal death. The two lovely lads, (one has to fight the urge to haul t... Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
Edinburgh FringeBlue on Blue
When blockbusters like The Kite Runner and Charlie Wilson’s War are hitting the big screens with such high acclaim, a show about Afghanistan sets itsel... Read more »| 13 Aug 2008