A curious boy is building sandcastles on the shores of the Issyk-kul Lake. It becomes a parable on the tensions between an artist and society.

A poor fisherman catches a talking fish. Upon releasing it, he summons a shape-shifting wizard by mistake.

After her father's 50-year exile, a filmmaker and her father return to Makermal, Kosovo, 25 years after a devastating war, to create a film combining his childhood memories with a quest for truth.

Rachel Maclean sees a parallel between today’s rush to embrace (or impose) AI in every context with the rush of technological innovation of the nineteenth century.

Internationally acclaimed choreographer Jasmin Vardimon returns and expands the world of 'Lullaby' with a groundbreaking new production.

Tom Holland promises a painful “rebirth” for the webslinger in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The smash-hit West End production of ANNIE, the world’s favourite family musical, is on UK tour!

Grab your sword, sandals and popcorn for Christopher Nolan's fantasy blockbuster.

Poignant, profound, and utterly heartwarming, animated entertainment with real heart.

Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon The Silence of the Lambs starring John Partridge.

Tapping into the primal pleasures of the classic creature feature, pulpy good fun carried off with a light touch and a sharp bite.

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Mix Up Theatre lists the Best Shows at the Festival this year! Stuck for what to see? Don't worry we'll help! Here;s the 20 best shows left to see this week at the festival based on reviews from Mix Up students, families & staff as well as published reviews from the press. 1. COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS Children's Shows (Comedy, Compilation) Age 5+ 14:35 - Piccolo Tent at Assembly George Square Gardens - until 30th August BOOK NOW Smashing swear-free stand-up! Splendidly silly sketche

Here's a quick run-down of everything else we've caught at the festival so far...

Here's a quick run-down of everything else we've caught at the festival so far...

Car-crushing monster truck action, with motorcross stunt shows, Ice Road Truckers, truck pull challenge, thousands of trucks on display, retail stands, family entertainment, live music, food and drink. Where? Royal Highland Centre Dates 1st & 2nd August WEBSITE MIX UP THEATRE REVIEWS: Houston (Age 9 & Mum) - ★★★★★ "Great entertainment, beautiful trucks, food, fairground rides. Something for everyone." Mix Up Junior (Age 7) - ★★★★★ "I loved all the rides and the fire truck an

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Out of the Box is a multi award-winning family show delighting audiences across the UK; an hour of joyful chaos, jaw-dropping skill and irresistible fun.

Enter the Dojo and train like a ninja in this high-energy, interactive comedy experience from the international hit BATSU!

Here's a quick run-down of everything else we've caught at the festival so far...