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 FestivalsGlasgow Youth Film Festival announces 2018 programme
The tenth edition of GYFF will feature mint fresh indie titles Skate Kitchen and Anna and the Apocalypse, alongside revivals of Superbad and School of Rock Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
David Callaghan @ Just the Tonic, The Mash House
An ambitious hour, but not quite the treasure trove it seeks to be Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
MusicThe Jesus and Mary Chain @ Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 14 Aug
As part of the Edinburgh International Festival's Light on the Shore series, Hidden Door present a trio of bands tonight that really speaks to the strength of the Scottish music scene Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeDaniel Kitson @ The Stand
Regrets have never been so much fun Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Sally-Anne Hayward @ Just The Tonic, The Caves
There's no shortage of jokes in Sally-Anne Hayward's entertaining hour Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Music
Autobiography @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, 11 Aug
Paired with Jlin's astounding music, Wayne McGregor's Autobiography pushes for sensory overload; iconoclastic not only of the institution of ballet but the very idea of narrative itself Read more »| 15 Aug 2018
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Edinburgh Fringe
Anuvab Pal @ Pleasance Courtyard
An otherwise competent debut from a good comedian, Anuvab Pal's Empire is let down by his inoffensiveness Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeKillyMuck @ Underbelly Bristo Square
A semi-autobiographical play about growing up poor that is charming, angry, affecting and relevant Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Puffin Island @ Greenside, Nicolson Square
A true life story that has important things to say, but this production lacks the punch to put its messages across Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running @ ZOO Charteris
Enter the scrambled mind of Fredrik Høyer as he ran the Oslo half marathon, which he recreates by running on a treadmill and taking us on a hilarious non-sequitur but ultimately profound journey Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Awkward Conversations with Animals I've F*cked @ Underbelly
Awkward Conversations with Animals I've F*cked is exactly what it sounds like. Be prepared to cringe Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Marjolein Robertson @ PBH Free Fringe, Bar Bados
Marjolein Robertson digs a huge amount of promise Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Sam Campbell @ Monkey Barrel
Sam Campbell powers the Fringe after midnight Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Edd Hedges @ Gilded Balloon
Edd Hedges continues to tell stories with considerable maturity in a strong sophomore hour Read more »| 15 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
David Correos @ Gilded Balloon
Insanity, hilarity, horror. The Correos Effect will scar you for life – but in a good way (kind of) Read more »| 15 Aug 2018