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
Do Not Look Away @ Scottish Storytelling Centre
Do Not Look Away guides its viewers to witness commonly victimised plots as tales of strength in this retelling of the making of a monster Read more »| 19 Aug 2024 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Elf Lyons @ Pleasance Courtyard
Elf Lyons looks for a way back into the play of her childhood in her new Fringe show Horses Read more »| 19 Aug 2024 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The Besties: Week Two Winners
Mele Broomes, Wet Mess, A Giant on the Bridge and Wonder Fools are among the winners in the second batch of The Besties, our new Edinburgh Festivals awards Read more »| 17 Aug 2024 -
Film
Fede Álvarez on Alien: Romulus
Fede Álvarez is the latest in the long line of directors to have a crack at the Alien franchise with Alien: Romulus. We spoke to Álvarez ahead of the film's screening at Edinburgh International Film Festival Read more »| 16 Aug 2024 -
Music
Youssou N’Dour @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 13 Aug
Playing as part of the Edinburgh International Festival, Youssou N'Dour and his band unite a sold-out Usher Hall crowd for a colourful night of West African music – and lots of dancing Read more »| 16 Aug 2024 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Táin @ Scottish Storytelling Centre
A vivacious retelling of the mythological Irish epic Táin Bó Cúailnge, Táin is an action-packed folkloric hour of battle, magic and music Read more »| 16 Aug 2024
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Edinburgh Fringe
Anna Akana @ Pleasance Courtyard
It sure does get darker in YouTuber-turned-standup Anna Akana’s Edinburgh Fringe debut Read more »| 16 Aug 2024 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Grace Jarvis @ Underbelly George Square
Grace Jarvis charms with an hour on horrors both relatable and auto-specific Read more »| 16 Aug 2024 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Eric Rushton @ Monkey Barrel at Hive
Dream, baby, dream with deadpan dynamo Eric Rushton, back at the Fringe with the eccentric and sharply funny Real One Read more »| 16 Aug 2024 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Kate Cheka @ Hoots at Potterrow
Politically sharp newcomer Kate Cheka riffs on Mary, mental health, and meeting Bob Geldof Read more »| 15 Aug 2024 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Vir Das @ Pleasance Dome
Emmy Award-winning Indian stand-up phenomenon Vir Das easily strides across continents with his new show, The Fool Read more »| 15 Aug 2024 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Emma Sidi @ Pleasance Courtyard
Satirical without being satire: Emma Sidi's take on Sue Gray is a breath of fresh air Read more »| 15 Aug 2024 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Dan Tiernan @ Monkey Barrel
Dan Tiernan’s second hour Stomp is relentlessly fun, expertly written and delivered with dynamic force Read more »| 15 Aug 2024 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Luke Rollason @ Pleasance Dome
Luke Rollason uses children’s fairytales to play to his strengths in new hour Luke Rollason, Luke Rollason, Let Down Your Hair Read more »| 14 Aug 2024 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Sarah Keyworth @ Monkey Barrel
No trauma, no drama, just joy in Sarah Keyworth's excellent new show My Eyes Are Up Here Read more »| 14 Aug 2024