# Skintown review: Young Northern Irish find escape in rave culture amid the Troubles

The Guardian reviews Skintown, a production blending Northern Ireland's Troubles-era tensions with the youthful energy of rave culture. The piece focuses on how the show's characters use music and partying as a way to cope with and escape the political violence around them. The review highlights the production's mix of humor and historical weight.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/17/skintown-review-northern-ireland-troubles-youth-rave) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:49 GMT