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 FringeThe Best of Edinburgh Fringe 2016: Comedy
After reviewing around 200 shows and seeing many more off-schedule, The Skinny's comedy team pick their favourite Fringe moments... Read more »| 29 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh International Festival: Shakespeare
To mark the fourth centenary since Shakespeare's death, we review the best and the worst of Edinburgh International Festival's Shakespeare adaptations of 2016 Read more »| 29 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh FringeEdinburgh Comedy Awards 2016: Scotland's Double
Scotland's Richard Gadd and Scott Gibson win Best Comedy and Best Newcomer awards, and Iraq Out & Loud picks up the Panel Prize Read more »| 29 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh FringeAl Porter @ Pleasance Courtyard
Award-nominated Al Porter will surely become the face of popular entertainment Read more »| 29 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Tom Ballard @ Assembly, George Square
A pitch perfect and political sophomore hour from Australian stand-up Tom Ballard Read more »| 29 Aug 2016 -
Uk Festivals5 Reasons to Look Forward to SQIFF 2016
The programme for the second edition of the Scottish Queer International Film Festival was announced today. Here are five reasons to be excited Read more »| 26 Aug 2016
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Edinburgh FringeBilal Zafar @ Just the Tonic, The Mash House
Best Newcomer award nominee Bilal Zafar's debut takes the cake Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Heidi Regan wins So You Think You're Funny? 2016
In its 29th year, So You Think You're Funny? introduces another generation of comedic talent. Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Iraq Out & Loud @ Heroes, The Shed by the BlundaBus
A reading of the Chilcot Report that started as a curious project ended up defining the true spirit of the Edinburgh Fringe. Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Chris Turner @ Pleasance Courtyard
A stand-up meditation on memory Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Mat Ewins @ Heroes, The Hive
Character-comedian Mat Ewins latest hour is a mischievous romp – silly right to it’s whimsical core – and a glorious hour of comedy Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Nath Valvo @ Gilded Balloon
Nominated for this year's Newcomer Award, Nath Valvo is a very talented comedian, but his show is hit-and-miss Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Mushroom: In-the-Making Collective
Tucked away down a cobbled street away from the Festival bustle, Spaces with its bare white walls and studio space may usually be home to art exhibitions, bu... Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Dance Base Week 3 Reviews
A round-up of new shows at Dance Base in Week 3. Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Sofie Hagen @ Liquid Room, PBH Free Fringe
2015's Best Newcomer returns with a terrific show Read more »| 25 Aug 2016