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 FringeAdventures in Edinburgh Fringe Flyering
Comedian Ellen Waddell took our flyerer-at-large Emma O'Brien on a jaunt to show us the secret life of flyering Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh FringeEdinburgh Fringe 2017: Terrier Awards
Unsurpassable comedy critic Fringe Dog announces the winners of the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Terrier Awards Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
Uk FestivalsArcTanGent 2017 Festival: The Review
ArcTanGent in Somerset is quietly growing year-on-year into an excellent wee festival with an international line-up. The Skinny was in attendance for the 2017 edition. Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
MusicXFRMR @ Leith Volcano, Edinburgh, 22 Aug
Robbie Thomson's XFRMR is a multi-sensory spectacle, at once formidable and beautiful, terrifying and arresting. Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Chris Washington @ Just the Tonic, The Mash House
A good natured show from Best Newcomer nominee Chris Washington Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh FringeTurntable @ Scottish Storytelling Centre
This wholesome and delightful show is a lovely way to spend a rainy afternoon Read more »| 24 Aug 2017
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Edinburgh Festivals
Blak Whyte Gray @ Lyceum
This new piece by Blue Boy Entertainment reveals what dance can be Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Hope Hunt & The Ascension Into Lazarus @ Dancebase
A piece of rare quality, Hope Hunt combines immediacy and depth Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Uk Festivals
Electric Fields: Ten Acts to See
Ahead of its fourth year, we take a closer look at 2017's Electric Fields line-up and recommend ten of the best acts we think you should check out over the weekend Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Eurohouse @ Summerhall
Two-handed metaphor on the the Greek debt crisis feels flimsy and over-laboured, despite some spirited moments Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2017: Shortlist announced
The nominees for this year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards for best show and best newcomer have been revealed Read more »| 23 Aug 2017 -
International Festivals
Le Guess Who? 2017: More acts confirmed
A host of new acts have been added to the programme at this year's Le Guess Who? festival in Utrecht, Netherlands Read more »| 23 Aug 2017 -
Uk Festivals
Cambridge Folk Festival 2017: The Report
The first thing you notice at Cambridge Folk Festival is the camp chairs. It’s not unusual to see camp chairs at an outdoor music festival, but at Camb... Read more »| 23 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Alice Fraser @ Gilded Balloon
Alice Fraser's Empire spreads its ideas too thinly, but is an impressive and ambitious hour Read more »| 23 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh Fringe
(More) Moira Monologues @ Scottish Storytelling Centre
He wowed audiences with the Moira Monologues – and now Alan Bissett is back with More Moira Monologues Read more »| 22 Aug 2017