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 FringeA Split Decision @ The Assembly Rooms
Keir McAllister beautifully imagines the debate of Scottish Independence between Scotland and England as a husband and wife on the brink of divorce Read more »| 01 Sep 2014 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Simon Callow in Juvenalia @ Assembly Hall
In his latest Fringe production, Simon Callow introduces his audience to classical truths such as ‘women like big cocks’ and ‘old age turns... Read more »| 01 Sep 2014 -
Uk FestivalsScotland Film Event Highlights – September 2014
A new film festival launches, Nick Cave beams into cinemas via satellite and the incomparable Bill Murray shows up throughout the month with a quartet of his best films Read more »| 01 Sep 2014 -
Edinburgh Fringe#MyWay @ Pleasance Dome
Youth theatre group Young Pleasance drag the Edinburgh Fringe forcefully into 2014 with #MyWay, their play on heartbreak and social media. Because of it... Read more »| 29 Aug 2014 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Thom Tuck Goes Straight to DVD @ Pleasance Dome
Despite the three years since he watched every sequel in Disney's straight-to-DVD collection, the idea behind Thom Tuck's 2011 debut show continues to appear... Read more »| 29 Aug 2014 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha @ Zoo
Little Soldiers educate the general public not so much about the historic context or cultural relevance of Don Quixote of La Mancha but all the more about it... Read more »| 28 Aug 2014
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Edinburgh Fringe
Ola the Comedian: The Comedian and His Future Wife
At the beginning of the show, Ola the comedian spends an unusual amount of time in idle banter with the audience. He's interrupted twice during the next hour... Read more »| 28 Aug 2014 -
Edinburgh Festivals
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2014: Reflections on Murakami
As an almost unbearable anticipation grew ahead of Haruki Murakami's Scottish trip, we take a look at the man behind the well-managed mystique and reflect upon his appearance at Edinburgh International Book Festival Read more »| 27 Aug 2014 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Perfection @ C Nova
Hungry People Theatre bring a powerful one man show to Edinburgh Fringe with Perfection, a raw performance that questions everything. Writer and director Jun... Read more »| 27 Aug 2014 -
Edinburgh FringeHolly Walsh: Never Had It @ Assembly George Square Studios
A familiar face on the biggest TV panel shows, she’s never had any problem holding her own against the regulars, and here Walsh makes the transiti... Read more »| 27 Aug 2014 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Romesh Ranganathan: Rom Wasn't Built in a Day @ Pleasance Courtyard
Ranganathan isn't a good husband, or father, or son. In fact, he’s a bit of a failure even in his own eyes – his words not mine &n... Read more »| 27 Aug 2014 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Tessa Waters: WOMANz @ Underbelly
This is a power session of dancing and sexual confidence from a one-woman dynamo. Expect plenty of audience involvement. This comedy dance performance&n... Read more »| 27 Aug 2014 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Maddy Carrick: Maddy's Carrickters @ The Counting House
This is a big performance in a tiny room – but one that never feels uncomfortable. Maddy Carrick presents three characters plus an ... Read more »| 27 Aug 2014 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Birthday Girls: Party Vibes @ Cowgatehead
It's standing room only and this venue is no pub closet. It's more like a multi-storey car park. The show is running late – the party guests are s... Read more »| 27 Aug 2014 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Mark Nelson: Please Think Responsibly @ Gilded Balloon
If you're looking for an hour of no-nonsense stand-up, on universal themes of increasing responsibilities and the tugs of ageing, all delivered in an easygoi... Read more »| 27 Aug 2014