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 FringeBallad of the Burning Star @ Pleasance Dome
Combining cabaret, drag, drama and politics, the award winning Theatre Ad Infinitum present a tale of Israeli conflict and one Jewish boy's struggle with the truths of his homeland Read more »| 06 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
John Kearns: Sight Gags for Perverts
Absurdism can be one of the more tedious forms of comedy and, during the opening section of this show, when Kearns is wearing an inflatable horse costume and... Read more »| 05 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeClaudia O'Doherty: Pioneer
Claudia O'Doherty introduced herself to Edinburgh in 2010 with a show that claimed to be in 3D. This year's Pioneer actually is in 3D, thanks to a stunning... Read more »| 05 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeKatie Mulgrew: Your Dad's Not Funny
Sometimes it pays not to do any research before seeing a show. While I knew full well Katie Mulgrew didn't actually play Captain Janeway in Star Trek: Voyage... Read more »| 05 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeJuliette Burton: When I Grow Up Comedy Review
When Juliette Burton was a little girl she dreamt she would grow up to be many different things: baker; artist; popstar; princess; muppet. Never a comedian t... Read more »| 05 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Gavin Webster: Don't Give Any Money to Comic Relief and Other Opinions
A death metal soundtrack vibrates through this small venue; a bodyless voice utters stuttered comic lyrics over the top before Gavin Webster appears on ... Read more »| 05 Aug 2013
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Edinburgh Fringe
[title of show] @ Assembly Check Point
The Fringe receives the British premiere of the cult Broadway show, centred on a pair of writers who come together to create a musical in three weeks about a pair of writers writing a musical about writing a musical! Read more »| 04 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Rap Battles: "It's important to have fun at the Fringe"
Strong concept shows like Set List always light up the Fringe. Ro Campbell tells us about a brand new concept show in Edinburgh this summer Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Chris Dangerfield: “Make it funny, and you can say anything”
The most controversial comedian at the Fringe prepares for another year battling The Guardian and the Feminist Avengers Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
John Fleming: "We're all waiting for the comedy Beatles"
One of the most respected figures in the comedy scene, John Fleming explains the increasing prestige of the Malcolm Hardee awards Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Bo Burnham: "I'm an authority on confusion"
YouTube's first comedy megastar stormed the 2010 Fringe, so what can we expect this time? Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
How to Crowdfund a Fringe Show by Juliette Burton
Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular option for cash-starved artists, but how does it work and where does your money go? Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Festivals
One. On. One: Filmmaker Mania Akbari in conversation
Iranian director Mania Akbari talks to The Skinny about her fascinating work, recently represented at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, via a BFI retrospective and through the efforts of UK distributor Second Run Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Yianni: Thinking Big
The up-and-coming Yianni prepares to take on the Fringe's biggest venue Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Edinburgh FringeAdam Larter: Professional Weirdo
It's difficult to describe Adam Larter, so how would he describe himself? "I don't really know. Comedian. Clown. Piss-taker. Satiririst... Saterrier... no, ... Read more »| 01 Aug 2013