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 Fringe
Lemons are for Emergencies Only
A birthday party for a socially awkward young woman makes for an affecting one-hander Read more »| 11 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The Pitch
This entertaining show explores the relationship between artistic vision and marketability to great comic effect Read more »| 11 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Josie Long
An ambassador for the joys of unselfconscious excitement, Long charms the audience into a happier frame of mind Read more »| 11 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Owen Powell
When a style of humour is rooted in dense and bulky triviality such as this, the slick comedic veneer must be thicker Read more »| 10 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Preview: Stephen Fretwell
While Fretwell won’t be the biggest party animal at the Fringe, you’ll be hard pushed to find a more mesmerising performer Read more »| 10 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Not In My Name!
The real Machiavelli may have not been as bad people say, but a monologue on his life is fairly cruel Read more »| 10 Aug 2007
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Edinburgh Fringe
Watson and Oliver
The pair have the talent for acting, singing and, most importantly, timing to make their show highly enjoyable throughout Read more »| 10 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Mile End
Every scene is a new surprise that continually shames the last with its technical brilliance Read more »| 10 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The End of Everything Ever
Through shamelessly stilted accents, simple folkloric music and a touch of burlesque, The End of Everything Ever kindles warmth within those who see it Read more »| 10 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The Walworth Farce
The Walworth Farce leads the audience on a darkly funny and deeply disturbing journey through domestic violence Read more »| 10 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
God's Pottery
God's Pottery try to save the world with some inspired songs Read more »| 10 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Love Labours Won
Despite the chocolate, the babes, and the reviews, it's a poor rip-off of Shakespeare's original Read more »| 10 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Yamato Chanbara
The acrobatics involved are often impressive, but the real stars of the show are the Yamato drummers whose taiko rhythms are awe-inspiring Read more »| 10 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Political Animal
Andy Zaltzman yet again proves the perfect host for this cerebral, late night comedy showcase Read more »| 10 Aug 2007 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Grey Days
Racism, love and political correctness combine for prescribed disaster Read more »| 10 Aug 2007