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 Reviews: Money
These comics present us with philosophy, practicality and pedantic observations on that stuff that makes the world (and the Fringe) go round Read more »| 14 Aug 2016 -
Uk FestivalsLiverpool Psych Fest announce major launch event
Psych Fest have revealed details of An Opening Dispatch, the launch event for this year's festival which will take place across several venues and involve virtual reality, art, DJs and live performance Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Travesty @ Assembly, George Square
Stand-up Liam Williams' debut play is a role-swapping romance Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh FringeEdinburgh Fringe Reviews: Gentlemen
Two lovely shows at Dragonfly feature brilliant takes on archaic characters. Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Paul F. Taylor @ Bannermans, PBH Free Fringe
A mixed show from Paul F. Taylor, but one with some beautifully odd one-liners and observations Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh FringeEdinburgh Fringe Reviews: Sex and Animals
Sometimes the big issues require a different perspective Read more »| 12 Aug 2016
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Edinburgh Fringe
Ruby Thomas @ Just the Tonic at the Caves
Ruby Thomas' debut hour is based on a strong idea, but doesn't live up to its potential Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Music
Godspeed You! Black Emperor @ Playhouse, 10 Aug
The drone has been playing quietly in the background long before anyone realises it’s part of the show. Indeed, two of Godspeed’s eight-strong co... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Nicole Henriksen @ Underbelly, Cowgate
The spoken word performer and some-time stripper Nicole Henriksen essentially gives us a semi-naked TED Talk in Makin It Rain Outlining her own story in the... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Laura London @ Voodoo Rooms, PBH Free Fringe
Laura London brings deception, magic and history into the perfect setting of the Voodoo Rooms for her cabaret and variety show Cheat Chronicling the history... Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Uk FestivalsA Carefully Planned Festival #6: Past and Present
We get to know the founder of the Northwest's most ambitious DIY music event – Matthew Boycott-Garnett tells us about his favourite acts to play previous events and who you should catch this year Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Jojo Bellini @ The Stand
Cooking up a treat upstairs in the cosy Stand II, Jojo Bellini worked all our senses into a lather in her Kitchen Cabaret. Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: Living Sober
Three acts getting laughs from alcoholism and addiction. Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Mawaan Rizwan @ Laughing Horse, Dropkick Murphy's
Invisible Dot manages to keep a finger on the pulse at the forefront of new comedy Read more »| 12 Aug 2016 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Neal Portenza @ Underbelly, Med Quad
Neal Portenza's show is better than Pokémon Go Read more »| 12 Aug 2016