Mix Up Theatre provides a few recommendations from students, families and teachers for things to see and do!
Seen anything good lately? Send us in a quick review and a rating for anything live, theatre, comedy, online or cinema based and we'll add it to our recommendations list.
E-mail: info@mixuptheatre.com
Film - Cinema
★★★★★
Meet Robot-son Crusoe! Adapted from Peter Brown’s best-selling children’s book about a shipwrecked droid – with a voice cast led by Lupita Nyong'o and Pedro Pascal.
Mix Up Junior (Age 5) - ★★★★★
"I give it 10 out of 5 - the best bit was when they were cuddling each other."
Have you seen it?...
Film - Cinema
★★★★★
Hitting rewind on the classic sci-fi saga, Transformers One reveals how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from bro-bots to arch-enemies.
Stewart - ★★★★★
"I really didn't expect this to be as awesome as it was. Not a huge fan of Transformers and the live action movies are a bunch of duds. However this animated origin story was fantastic. The storyline maybe a little simple and follows your typical path but I think that was all it really needs. Voice cast are fantastic with a shout out to Laurence Fishburne's cool character talking about The Matrix - hmm, where have I heard that before.
A thrilling cinema adventure, definitely worth catching on the big screen."
Have you seen it?...
Theatre
★★★★★
Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh - until 9th November
by Tennessee Williams
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents the Pitlochry Festival Theatre production
After losing her family home and prosperous life, former southern belle Blanche Dubois moves into the shabby apartment of her younger sister Stella and her husband Stanley Kowalski in a poor neighbourhood in New Orleans.
Stewart - ★★★★★
"What a thrill it is to see such an exquisite production of the classic Tennesee Williams play - still one of the all-time greats.
The production is rich in its evocative details of depicting a specific time and place, the amazing set, costumes, props all add to the depth of the performance. Meanwhile the actors all give tremendous performances, all clearly doing the play and characters the justice they deserve. Kirsty Stuart in particular is transcendental as Blanche DuBois, giving this fragile character the grit and gravitas that can sometimes be overlooked. It's an award worthy performance and a must-see.
It's such a pleasure to see a play as it should be originally performed. A must-see don't miss it!"
Theatre
★★★★★
Cambridge, Arts Theatre - 29th October - 2nd November
Part of UK Tour
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?
Sam (Age 12) - ★★★★★
"One of the greatest theatre productions of Scotland, with outstanding acting, sets and costumes that never fail to catch the eye.'"
Gallery
★★★★
National Library of Scotland - until April 2025 - Part of Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Learn about Renaissance-era Scotland, from astronomy to 16th-century music and colourful calligraphy. Explore how writers today use the Renaissance for inspiration, and how contemporary perspectives reveal fresh interpretations of the past. Immerse yourself in this period by creating an illuminated letter, adding your stitches to an embroidery, or dressing up as your Renaissance self.
Stewart - ★★★★
"A fascinating little gallery, well set out in specific aspects of Renaissance era Scotland (literature, science, music, etc.). It’s a small gallery and focused primarily on antique books but do take time to explore and you’ll find some treasures.
The volvelle dated from 1551was particularly impressive, a means of studying the moon and astrology it’s a unique feature to the gallery and something I didn’t even know had existed, so I enjoyed exploring this feature.
Meanwhile there’s even room for a bit of dress-up which will appeal to the younger gallery visitors (or the Instagram crowd) and there’s plenty of books to have a look through as well – plenty of Shakespeare inspired picks in there which is always appealing."
6. Dr Arnott's Sampling Sensation - Immersive Workshop & Guided Tour
Tour
★★★★
The Real Mary King's Close
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation. As the wealthiest resident of Mary King’s Close, Dr Arnott once owned not one but two properties on the street.
His wealth outstripped even that of his popular and business-savvy neighbour, the local merchant and city burgess, Mary King…The question is, how did he make his fortune? Well, “urine” for a pee-culiar treat!
Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation Dr Arnott trained at the Royal College for Physicians and Surgeons, specialising in internal medicine. An apothecary with a flair for the nitty gritty, his favourite method of examining his patients’ health was to analyse their urine for its colour, smell and… TASTE!
Hollye (Age 13) - ★★★★
"I thought that it was really fun and interesting seeing how people lived all those years ago. The tour guide [Adam] was also lovely,"
What else is on?...
Karen Dunbar
Comedy
Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline - Thursday 7th November, 7:30pm
Join us for a magical evening with Karen Dunbar. Spend an unforgettable evening in her company as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career.
The Comedy Cellar
Comedy
The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thurs - Sun
This show is an absolute must-see for anyone who loves a good laugh, and with sold-out shows all over Europe, you know you're in for a real treat.
Run, Rebel
Theatre
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh - Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th November
Pilot Theatre brings you an electrifying adaptation of Manjeet Mann’s acclaimed novel.
Amber is trapped – by her family’s rules, by their expectations, by her own fears. But on the running track she is completely free. As her body speeds up, the world slows down. And the tangled, mixed up lines in her head get s t r a i g h t e r . . .
This landmark production made especially for audiences of 11+ combines physical theatre, mesmerising visuals and a talented ensemble cast, setting the stage for a transformative story of revolution, empowerment and courage.
&Juliet
Theatre
Edinburgh Playhouse, 12th - 16th November
Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as Juliet ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Created by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?
Mix Up Theatre is a youth theatre that runs drama classes for Ages 3-18 throughout Scotland (Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Linlithgow, South Queensferry) and online.
To book in for a free trial you can register HERE
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