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 FringeRobin Clyfan @ Heroes, Blundabus
Robin Clyfan’s debut hour is lovably chaotic, but a little too rushed at times Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeOlga 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 -
MusicRiot 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
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Edinburgh FringeSarah 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 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Richard Soames @ Underbelly Bristo Square
Lights, camera and action in a fun-packed hour from Richard Soames Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh FringeTessa Coates @ Pleasance Courtyard
Tessa Coates delivers an impressive sophomore hour on one of humankind’s greatest quandaries Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Nathaniel Metcalfe @ Laughing Horse, The Counting House
The nicest man on the Fringe is back with a tale of heartbreak and Heroes (the Bowie variety) Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Lou Sanders @ Monkey Barrel
Lou Sanders is at her shameless best Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Alice Snedden @ Pleasance Courtyard
A fun show from debutant Alice Snedden Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Kate Berlant @ Assembly George Square
Kate Berlant delivers a compelling debut Edinburgh Fringe hour, but one that feels more like a work in progress Read more »| 06 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Alex Edelman @ Pleasance Courtyard
Sharp writing, relatable stories and wider social points – Alex Edelman makes a triumphant return to the Fringe Read more »| 06 Aug 2018