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 FringeEdinburgh Fringe 2017: No Panel Prize, No Problem
In the absence of a panel prize this year, contributer-at-large Emma O'Brien looks at two charitable ways performers pulled together in true 'Spirit of the Fringe' style Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh FringeHannah Gadsby & John Robins win Edinburgh Comedy Award
A historic first as the Edinburgh Comedy Award is shared by Hannah Gadsby and John Robins Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
Music
The Magnetic Fields @ King's Theatre, Edinburgh, 25-26 Aug
Stephin Merritt brings the dramatic, theatrical 50 Song Memoir to exquisite life at the Edinburgh International Festival Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Malcolm Hardee Awards get riotous finale
The spirit of Malcolm Hardee lives on with a night of anarchic fondness in memory of the legendary showman Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh FringeMaisie Adam wins So You Think You're Funny? 2017
Maisie Adam wins So You Think You’re Funny's grand final in its 30th year Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Jordan Brookes @ Pleasance Courtyard
Jordan Brookes' tribute to his nan is intense, insane and exceptional Read more »| 25 Aug 2017
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Edinburgh FringeSophie Willan @ Pleasance Courtyard
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated Sophie Willan's show is a shrewd look at labelling Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh Fringe
No Show @ Summerhall
An absolute treat packed with humour and offering a critique of preconceived gender roles in the world of circus Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Your Love Is Fire @ Summerhall
Your Love Is Fire's impact is blunted by its cast's visa issues, but remains worth a watch Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Adventures 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 Fringe
Edinburgh 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 Festivals
ArcTanGent 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 -
Music
XFRMR @ 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 Fringe
Turntable @ Scottish Storytelling Centre
This wholesome and delightful show is a lovely way to spend a rainy afternoon Read more »| 24 Aug 2017