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 FestivalsZoe Lyons 'Some Random'
It's a predominantly female audience that settles into their seats in the Stand ready for Zoe Lyons' show Some Random and on the face of it that's exactly wh... Read more »| 28 Mar 2012 -
Uk FestivalsThe Wee Man's Rap Battle Showdown
Acts from this years' Glasgow Comedy festival are pitting their wits against some of Scotland's most talented rappers and, as someone completely unaware of a... Read more »| 28 Mar 2012 -
Uk FestivalsRichard Herring 'What Is Love, Anyway'
Early on, Richard Herring (Garage, 22 March) announces that he's performed What is Love Anyway? a hundred and fifty times. It is in fact a little over a thir... Read more »| 23 Mar 2012 -
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Michael Winslow 'Man Of 10,000 Voices'
There can be no doubt that Michael Winslow is capable of making lots, and lots, of noises. Memorable examples of his vocal dexterity from this show include t... Read more »| 23 Mar 2012 -
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Bratchpiece Family Album @ The Arches
Some combination of the cheap café tables, the purple whirling spotlights and the cheesy 70s pop filling the Arches' venue makes this feel like a stra... Read more »| 23 Mar 2012 -
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Josh Widdicombe @ The Stand
This young stand-up was nominated for the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer last year and has guested on several of the high profile panel shows ... Read more »| 22 Mar 2012
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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 -
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Mrs 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 -
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Keith 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 -
Uk FestivalsMartin 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 -
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Dana 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 -
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Julia 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