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 FringeDiane Spencer: Exquisite Bad Taste
Filth-monger and 'embarrassment to women,' Diane Spencer is rapidly becoming a Fringe favourite Read more »| 02 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh FringeDavid Whitney: Struggling To Evolve
David Whitney wants to be a better man Read more »| 02 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh FestivalsHarry Hill vs David Shrigley: The Comedy of Art
Sure to be a highlight of Edinburgh Art Festival, TV's Harry Hill brings an exhibition of his painting to the capital for August. Notoriously hilarious visual artist David Shrigley quizzes him on his art practice Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
Uk Festivals
Film at the Festival: Double-bills and Polish cinema at Summerhall
The moving image continues to be conspicuous by its absence from Edinburgh's August arts festivals. But if you make your way to The Royal Dick you'll find Summerhall summer programme bursting with cinema. We preview two of its film strands Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Unhappy Birthday @ Assembly 3
Last time Amy Lamé came to Scotand, she handed out ham sandwiches and pretended to be Mama Cass's adopted daughter. For the Fringe, her celebrity ambi... Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe Factions: The Australians
Three of Australia's finest comic minds are coming to take the piss and shag the Queen Read more »| 01 Aug 2012
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Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe 2012: Dance
This year's Festivals offer a plethora of innovative and challenging new takes on the artform of dance – we take a look at some of the most exciting shows on offer Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh FringeFringe Factions: The Irish
The Rubberbandits and Mary Bourke talk about Irish comedy and the ghost of Father Ted Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe Factions: The Light vs The Dark
Mrs Barbara Nice and Sara Pascoe like to send audiences home with a smile on their face; but the guys from Late Night Gimp Fight and Casual Violence like to push the boundaries of taste Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe Factions: The Jocks vs The Nerds
There's a good amount of home-grown talent on show at this year's Fringe: we take a look at two of the best, comic trio The Lumberjacks, and the marvelous Martin Mors; Helen Keen and Jessie Cave are flying the flag for nerdy comedy at this year's Fringe Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe Factions: The Americans
From last year's Best Newcomer nominees to the star of one of the biggest sitcoms in history, a host of Americans will be washing up in Edinburgh this August Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Festivals
Subdued Suspense: James Marsh on Shadow Dancer
Not all spy films feature secret lairs, giant lasers and hover-gondolas. Director James Marsh talks to The Skinny about Shadow Dancer, a psychological thriller set against the Troubles in Northern Ireland Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe Factions: The English
Jo Caulfield and John Robins are among the legions of English comics making their way north for the Fringe this year - what makes them stand out from the crowd? Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe Factions: Scottish Comedians
The Fringe not only attracts the world's best comedy talent, it also allows our local funny people to show off their talents. We chatted to Daniel Sloss, Susan Calman and Ben Verth about their plans for August Read more »| 01 Aug 2012 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Conor O'Toole: The Funeral Of Conor O'Toole
Conor O'Toole critiques our fonts then prepares for his own funeral (note: these events are not connected) Read more »| 01 Aug 2012