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 FringeFolken Britain
When Susan Harrison takes on a new persona she does so with her whole body – she seems to shrink and stretch before our eyes – transforming and t... Read more »| 15 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh FringeGenevieve Swallow is Sharing
Swallow’s entire routine is based on her flatmate and house sharing tales – like a less funny version of the Australian autobiographical novel He... Read more »| 15 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Benny Boot: Def-Con 4
Tall and gangly, Benny Boot wraps himself around the mic stand like an awkward teenager, nervously laughs after many of his silly and weird one-liners and le... Read more »| 15 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
And No More Shall We Part @ Traverse
It is difficult to say what is most remarkable about Tom Holloway's new play. There is the writing, which manages to articulately address a topical soci... Read more »| 15 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh FringeThe Letter of Last Resort/Good With People @ Traverse
This double-bill is thematically linked by the prospect of nuclear war Read more »| 15 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The Night of the Big Wind @ Underbelly
Puppetry, music and physical theatre in a battle against the weather Read more »| 15 Aug 2012
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Edinburgh Fringe
Wet Paint @ Le Monde
A freebie magic variety show Read more »| 15 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh FringeA view of Edinburgh Fringe from Glasgow
The vibrant Glasgow comedy scene is going to be well represented at this year's Fringe. One of the most exciting west-coast newcomers, Richard Brown, tells us what the Fringe means to him Read more »| 14 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh FringeDavid Trent: Spontaneous Comedian
Everything object in David Trent's show is labelled. This is a screen. This is a projector. And so on. As a result, when Trent bursts into the stage to expla... Read more »| 14 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The Super Serious Show
Deep in the back corner of the George Square Gardens a wonderful circus style tent called the Bosco hosts The Super Serious Show, a multi-act line up that ha... Read more »| 14 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Lou Sanders: And Now For A Nice Evening With Wallan
Lou Sanders is mental. In the same kind of way that the likes of Tim & Eric are mental though; it might not always make sense, but it’s an exceptio... Read more »| 14 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Seymour Mace: Squeg
Seymour Mace decided a while back he didn't like doing comedy as a job. He wanted to get back to his roots of just being funny for the sake of being funny, s... Read more »| 14 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Gerry Howell: Glorious Invention
Gerry Howell is a very funny man. Some people just fit comedy, and his gentle mannerisms and sly grin paired with his ponderous delivery just make him natura... Read more »| 14 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The Silky Pair: Happy to Help (plus special guests)
Essex girls Kathryn Bond and Lorna Shaw are the proprietors of a bespoke sketch shop, hawking their wares to a very receptive audience. That is to say, at th... Read more »| 14 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Barry Ferns: This Barry Ferns Belongs to Lionel Richie
The show closes with half the remaining crowd walking out. It’s a pity since Ferns is brimming with enthusiasm, but the material is just not up to scra... Read more »| 14 Aug 2012