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Theatre REVIEW: Boris & Sergey's Christmas Cabaret - ★★★★

Dec 21, 20231 min read

Theatre REVIEW: Boris & Sergey's Christmas Cabaret - ★★★★

The Balkan bad boys of puppetry are back with their very own brand of Christmas cheer. They’ve put their leathery heads together to come...

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Theatre REVIEW: A Christmas Carol - ★★★★★

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Dec 19, 20232 min read

Theatre REVIEW: A Christmas Carol - ★★★★★

Using the script and acting directions developed by Dickens himself, Edinburgh Fringe legend Pip Utton recreates the most popular of...

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Dec 18, 20232 min read

Theatre REVIEW: Wicked - ★★★★★

Launching its latest UK tour, Wicked is casting its magical spell on audiences once again. The enchantment begins at the Edinburgh...

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Theatre REVIEW: Unicorn Christmas Party - ★★★★★

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Dec 15, 20231 min read

Theatre REVIEW: Unicorn Christmas Party - ★★★★★

Find your inner unicorn and join glittering, magical unicorns Melody and Luna, as they bring a little winter sunshine, moonlight, good...

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Dec 10, 20232 min read

Film REVIEW: Spider-Man (2002) - ★★★★

A good dose of web-swinging fun, it also has a heart, thanks to the combined charms of director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire.

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Theatre REVIEW: Panto in the Stone Age - ★★★★★

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Dec 10, 20231 min read

Theatre REVIEW: Panto in the Stone Age - ★★★★★

FDMP's 2023 panto! It is the year 10,000 BC and the Mayoress of Sandstone Hills is celebrating her birthday. Granny Granite is baking the...

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Film REVIEW: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - ★★★★★

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Dec 10, 20232 min read

Film REVIEW: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - ★★★★★

Jim Carrey shines as the Grinch.

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Film REVIEW: Deck the Halls (2006) - ★★★★★

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Dec 9, 20231 min read

Film REVIEW: Deck the Halls (2006) - ★★★★★

An unnecessarily mean-spirited holiday movie that does little to put viewers in a holiday mood.

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Dec 8, 20231 min read

Theatre REVIEW: Aladdin - ★★★★★

Written and directed by Barrie Hunter Musical direction by Alan Penman If you dare to venture through the famous Pass of Killiekrankie,...

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Theatre REVIEW: Ghosts of the Near Future - ★★

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Dec 3, 20231 min read

Theatre REVIEW: Ghosts of the Near Future - ★★

In Vegas, a magician performs a final disappearing act. The end of the world is a magic trick – are you watching closely? Ghosts of the...

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Theatre REVIEW: The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan - ★★★★★

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Dec 2, 20231 min read

Theatre REVIEW: The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan - ★★★★★

Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure for Christmas 2023. Returning for another year to the Festival Theatre, are...

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Film REVIEW: The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Special Extended Edition Scenes - ★★★★★

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Dec 2, 20231 min read

Film REVIEW: The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Special Extended Edition Scenes - ★★★★★

Extended scenes from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'.

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Theatre REVIEW: WOW! Said the Owl - ★★★★★

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Nov 29, 20231 min read

Theatre REVIEW: WOW! Said the Owl - ★★★★★

Explore the wonderful world of colours with a curious little owl, who is determined to stay awake and see what daylight brings. From the...

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Film REVIEW: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) - ★★★★★

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Nov 29, 20232 min read

Film REVIEW: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) - ★★★★★

Suspenseful and politically astute, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a superior entry in the Avengers canon.

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Nov 27, 20232 min read

Theatre REVIEW: The Snow Queen - ★★★★★

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents a brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for Christmas 2023.

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Film REVIEW: We Can Be Heroes (2020) - ★★★★★

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Nov 27, 20231 min read

Film REVIEW: We Can Be Heroes (2020) - ★★★★★

Although it may be too zany for adults, We Can Be Heroes balances its sophisticated themes with heart and zealous originality.

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Film REVIEW: Thor: The Dark World (2013) - ★★★★

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Nov 24, 20232 min read

Film REVIEW: Thor: The Dark World (2013) - ★★★★

It may not be the finest film to come from the Marvel Universe, but still offers plenty of the humor and high-stakes action that we expect.

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Film REVIEW: Trolls Band Together (2023) - ★★★★★

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Nov 17, 20235 min read

Film REVIEW: Trolls Band Together (2023) - ★★★★★

As DreamWorks’ hit animation gets a hilarious boy band-themed sequel! From the Justin Timberlake-helmed soundtrack to the music stars...

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Film REVIEW: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) - ★★★★★

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Nov 16, 20232 min read

Film REVIEW: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) - ★★★★★

With fantastic visuals, an excellent voice cast, and lots of laughs, Mutant Mayhem might be the best film in the Turtles franchise.

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Nov 14, 20232 min read

Theatre REVIEW: Through the Mud - ★★★★★

From the creator of the hit show Black Is The Color Of My Voice comes a story about the African-American experience. Against a powerful...

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