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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Uk FestivalsAbigail's Party
A deliberate awkwardness has always existed in Mike Leigh's thirty-five year old play, in which two couples and a divorcee struggle to make small talk and hi... Read more »| 22 Mar 2012 -
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Boothby Graffoe & NIck Pynn 'Bang! Is This Your Vehicle Sir?'
Musical comedy is a tough old nut to crack at the best of times, but the faithful following of Boothby Graffoe and Nick Pynn suggests they're doing something... Read more »| 21 Mar 2012 -
Uk FestivalsMrs Barbara Nice Housewife Superstar 'Hiya and Higher'
The Stand is an intimate venue at the best of times, but introduce a few empty chairs and an enthusiastic staff member urging people into the front seats and... Read more »| 21 Mar 2012 -
Uk FestivalsKeith Farnan 'Money Money Money'
Coming to the comedy circuit from an education in Law, Keith Farnan's concerns for his own life only feature financial security as an after-thought, while th... Read more »| 21 Mar 2012 -
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Martin Mor 'The Boy Who Played With Fire'
Those of a weak disposition, conservative views or a fear of nipple-piercings should probably steer clear of Martin Mor's gigs. Anyone remotely bashful shoul... Read more »| 21 Mar 2012 -
Uk FestivalsDana Alexander 'In Transit'
It's a testament to Dana Alexander’s skill that at the end of her performance I was sure she must have under-run. Her relaxed stage presence and hig... Read more »| 19 Mar 2012
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Dogshit Johnson 'One Small Step'
Riffing on Seasick Steve – dungaree-clad, bearded, bluesy troubadour –Dogshit Johnson greets the cosy State Bar audience with a catchy song about... Read more »| 19 Mar 2012 -
Uk FestivalsJulia Sutherland & Friends
The sheer variety offered by Julia Sutherland and her assorted friends keep this show fresh and lively, from the gradually increasing whorishness of the host... Read more »| 19 Mar 2012 -
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Know thy doom, for Dundead Film Festival is nigh
It has been foretold: the Dundead film festival will rise again this April Read more »| 19 Mar 2012 -
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Jimeoin 'Lovely!'
Award-winning and internationally renowned Jimeoin comes to Glasgow, promising 'no gimmicks, purely and simply just great craic' Read more »| 15 Mar 2012 -
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The Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolfe III 'The Unemployables'
The Rev speaks up for The Unemployables, a rather awesome showcase of the finest local talent Read more »| 15 Mar 2012 -
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Sarah Cassidy 'Culloden: Funny in Retrospect'
A tiny American woman and a large Cumbrian man tell jokes Read more »| 15 Mar 2012 -
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Alan Scott 'The Best Of The Impenetrable Click'
The Impenetrable Click are a Glasgow-based sketch group specialising in knob jokes for the thinking man. Come and be touched. Read more »| 15 Mar 2012 -
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Elaine Malcolmson 'Relevant Experience'
Elaine Malcolmson is recruiting for new audience members. Training will be provided. No timewasters. Read more »| 15 Mar 2012 -
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Christian Schulte-Loh 'Stop Laughing, I Am German!'
Award-winning comedian Christian Schulte-Loh returns to Glasgow for one night only Read more »| 14 Mar 2012