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 FringeGareth Morinan: The Truth (Explained in Doodles!)
Data analysis is the new frontier in comedy – honest. If you’re not convinced, Gareth Morinan’s innovative gem of a show may just change yo... Read more »| 13 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh FringePolitical Collective Gone Mad
The less than desirable 'Death Slot' at The Fringe is a tough gig. Going up against other satirical and more mainstream shows, Political Collective Gone Mad ... Read more »| 13 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh FringeWil Hodgson
You probably know what you'll be getting with former Perrier winner Wil Hodgson by now as he takes to the stage for his eighth Fringe run. His self-titled sh... Read more »| 13 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Brush and French
The original Brady, Brush and French are sadly missing Brady, who had to pull out due to prior commitments. This means audiences are presented with a differ... Read more »| 13 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Futureproof @ The Traverse
Circus fun Read more »| 12 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh FringeJosie Long: The Future Is Another Place
Comedy is all about timing, and the timing of Josie Long's new show couldn't be any better. With the London riots still smouldering, Long delivers a set abou... Read more »| 12 Aug 2011
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Edinburgh FringeJohn Robins: Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven
Entering the cave room, my expectations were high. I had never left a John Robins show disappointed, and having seen Lift Your Skinny Fists..., the fact rema... Read more »| 12 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fred Macaulay: Legally Bald
At the Fringe it helps having 22 previous years experience. It also helps being Scottish, likeable, a radio/TV personality and, it goes without saying, but y... Read more »| 12 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Patrick Monahan – Hug Me I Feel Good
The Wine Bar area of the Gilded Balloon is brimming over with goodwill towards Patrick Monahan from the outset. Threading through the show is the notion of g... Read more »| 12 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
3D Hamlet
To be or not to be? Read more »| 12 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Damien Crow: The World According to Damien Crow
Nobody understands Damien Crow. A Glaswegian goth/metal nut, he dwells in deeps of thought the rest of us couldn't possibly hope to access. And if you think ... Read more »| 12 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Hitch and Mitch: Genisis
A comedy show about comedy, so self aware is Richard Hanrahan and Adam Mitchell's 45 minute offering, it's clear that its title was intentionally misspelt. ... Read more »| 12 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
James Dowdeswell: Doofus
Beautifully twee comedian James Dowdeswell is full of whimsical jest and self-deprecating nerdiness. His latest comedic hug of a show, Doofus, helps highligh... Read more »| 12 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Fringe
So Much Potential
Chris Timoney and Jonathan Hearn’s mix of songs, sketches and stand-up feels a bit like a preview show. Clearly a creative pair, they’re keen to ... Read more »| 12 Aug 2011 -
Edinburgh Festivals
Princess Bari
Korean Complexity Read more »| 12 Aug 2011