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 FringeEnter the Dragons @ Pleasance Dome
A&E Comedy challenge both audiences and societal norms in a surreally hysterical hour Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Maisie Adam @ Gilded Balloon
Last year’s So You Think You’re Funny? winner impresses with her candid debut Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeLazy Susan @ Assembly George Square
Forgive me, Mother! is a silly sketch show – and also one with understated class Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeFin Taylor @ Pleasance Courtyard
Fin Taylor tackles the issue of harassment but is hobbled by some unconvincing jokes Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
James Hancox @ Assembly George Square
A fun hour that lacks strong comedic elements Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeFoxdog Studios @ Heroes, Boteco
The inventive duo return with a lunchtime treat Read more »| 06 Aug 2018
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Edinburgh Fringe
Emma Sidi @ Pleasance Courtyard
Emma Sidi introduces a new mix of quirky characters Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Robin Clyfan @ Heroes, Blundabus
Robin Clyfan’s debut hour is lovably chaotic, but a little too rushed at times Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Olga Koch @ Pleasance Courtyard
An impressive Edinburgh Fringe debut from Olga Koch, who proves herself to be a confident and comfortable performer Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Athena Kugblenu @ Underbelly Bristo Square
Leading the way, rising star Athena Kugblenu delivers an honest and politically charged hour Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe Wives Club @ Assembly Roxy
The latest show from Fringe Wives Club, Glittery Clittery is a feminist masterpiece which will leave you feeling empowered and educated Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
A closer look at DUST, a multi-media show from The Melomaniacs
A look behind the production of DUST, a multi-media collaboration that combines live music from The Melomaniacs trio with film by Scottish filmmaker Lee Archer and photography from New York-based photographer Jean Luc Fievet Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Music
Riot Gaze: Pussy Riot on Patriotism and Propaganda
What does it take to prepare to protest? Pussy Riot brief The Skinny on their punk spectacle Riot Days and *that* World Cup final performance Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Sarah Keyworth @ Pleasance Courtyard
Sarah Keyworth's superb debut about gendered language is as articulate as it is unpretentious Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Luca Cupani @ Underbelly George Square
Luca Cupani sees the funny side of sainthood, the afterlife and Catholic guilt in God Digger Read more »| 06 Aug 2018