What's On? Mix Up Recommendations
- Mix Up Theatre (Stewart)
- Oct 9, 2025
- 8 min read
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
Theatre
★★★★★
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh - until Saturday 11th October
Part of UK Tour...
The global phenomenon National Theatre production War Horse returns to Edinburgh for a strictly limited run.
Sandy (Age 12) - ★★★★★
"Wow what a performance! The puppetry was amazing, as expected. The acting had so much passion and, well all of it was so good. It had it all - emotion, comedy and it scared the living hell out of me. So 5 stars easy, not even close."
Theatre
★★★★★
9th October - Paisley Arts Centre
11th October - Platform, Easterhouse
12th October - Eastwood Park, Giffnock
16th October - Carinish Village Hall, Uist
Part of Scotland Tour...
Hercules The Bear is inspired by the incredible true story of a 10-foot grizzly bear raised by two human parents!
Georgie (Age 10) - ★★★★★
"I'd give it 10 out of 10, I loved the stage and when the bear was a baby he was sooo cute. When Hercules got bigger the costume was brilliant as well, I loved it all. I really liked hearing from Maggie at the end, it was a bit sad but she told some funny stories. I'd recommend going to see this I really enjoyed it."
Book
★★★★★
Shakespeare's Macbeth like you've never seen it - or read it - before!
Stewart - ★★★★★
"An excellent adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play in graphic novel format. This will appeal to many, those looking for an introduction to the Scottish play and those who are already big fans - like me! The illustrations are fantastic as is all the extra information that comes at the end of the book. Highly recommended and look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series!"
Theatre
★★★★★
until 11th October - Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent
14th - 18th October - Coventry Belgrade
Part of UK Tour...
A thrilling tale for gods and mortals of all ages, this gripping story proves that being ‘normal’ is anything but.
Skye (Age 15) - ★★★★★
"Percy Jackson was a very entertaining show as it was basically song to song all the way through, if you love musicals and the Percy Jackson series you’ll love this as it truly does justice to the popular franchise."
Theatre
★★★★★
6th - 11th October, Woking - New Victoria Theatre
13-18th October, Oxford Playhouse
Part of UK Tour...
This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller to life like never before.
Olivia (Age 13) - ★★★★★
"The storyline is fairly easy to follow, and they make it simple to know which characters to focus on when so that you're never confused!
Mr. Ripley has conversation with the audience as well as characters and sometimes it overlaps which is a brilliant idea.
And the way he plays a different character while playing himself is truly amazing.
The actors clearly put a lot of effort into this show and it 100% pays off, the lighting, speech and scripts are so wonderfully put together, I would definitely recommend this show for anyone who loves mystery and a wants a plot twist filled show that keeps them guessing right untill the end!
I loved how they easily transition from scenes and there's always someone on stage preforming while the rest are setting up for the next scene so your never once bored.
The repetition was also very well done, A few of the same sentences were used throughout the show and it made you remember the last time they used it and how it linked to the current scene.
This amazing show is definitely 5 stars!"
6. Tim Peake: The Quest to Explore Space
Spoken Word - Science
★★★★★
11th October - Derby Becketwell Live
12th October - Chester Storyhouse
13th October - New Brighton Floral Pavilion Theatre
14th October - Llandudno Venue Cymru
Part of UK Tour...
ESA astronaut Tim Peake talks about his fascinating career.
Sia (Age 9) - ★★★★★
"I went to the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline to see Tim Peake, the astronaut. Before it started, I was very excited to get a signed book by Tim which kept me busy before he started and I read when I got home.
Tim used videos, facts and jokes to teach me about life in space. The funny stories he told us made me laugh, especially the stories about going to the toilet in space. It was a bit scary how many things went wrong, and Tim told us how astronauts need to think quickly to solve problems. My favourite video was when they showed the chimpanzee in the rocket because he looked very funny.
I now want to learn so much more about space and would give the show 5 stars."
Theatre
★★★★★
14th October - 18th October - New Wimbledon Theatre
Part of UK Tour
You’re invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes.
Maddie (Age 11) - ★★★★1/2
"I think it had great dance numbers and songs, slick performances, and the orchestra and singing were enjoyable. I also think the characters are very good and funny. It was a good story but I also think it was a slightly outdated plot (but then again what do I know I’m 11?). There was also a small technical problem where the bench got stuck to the set but they handled it very well and professionally. All in all I think it was a good show."
Theatre
★★★★★
10th - 11th October - Hemsted Park, Cranbrook
14th - 18th October - Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne
Part of UK Tour
The game is afoot for the famous Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in this thrilling drama!
Jan (Age 14) - ★★★★1/2
"As someone who has read many Sherlock Holmes books, I was not disappointed by Sherlock Holmes: the Hunt for Moriarty. It was an exciting show that kept me hooked from the beginning. The story was very detailed, it had many twists and turns which made it slightly hard to follow, but it was still amazing to watch.
Sherlock was my favourite character; he was incredibly smart and witty, and rather mysterious. He would notice even the smallest of details and be able to get a lot of information from them. Mark Knightley represented Sherlock perfectly!
The conflict between Moriarty and Holmes was thrilling to watch, as both of them were very intelligent and always trying to outsmart each other. They created some intense scenes and dialogue. They kept the audience on the edge of their seats .
The action scenes were the only part of the show I didn’t enjoy as much. While they were dramatic, which is a good thing, they didn’t always look very convincing. However, the bravery of the characters was portrayed well.
Overall, I really enjoyed this show and would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes mysteries and interesting characters."
Theatre
★★★★
9th October - Haverhill Arts Centre
10th October - Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge
11th October - The Seagull, Lowestoft
16th October - Diss Corn Hall
Part of UK Tour
A high-energy comedy with a punchy political message about the state of our country’s education system.
Jan (Age 14) - ★★★1/2
"Teechers is a fun and energetic show. It sends a strong message about the British education system, specifically the difference between state and private school education. In the show, three characters perform an end of term play about their school year and their drama teacher. It was impressive to see how three actors managed to play so many characters, they even took turns at playing some of the roles.
The story was pretty good, but it was predictable. For the first 45 minutes, I wasn't very engaged in the show; it was very easy to tell what would happen. However, the second half was really good, it had lots of funny moments, and was a lot more action-packed.
The set was really cool, it had a minimalistic style, which was enhanced by the illuminating ceiling panels. The panels were cleverly used to add an interesting effect to the atmosphere of the play.
Overall, Teechers is a fast-paced and funny show, even though it has not got much action."
Theatre
★★★
until Saturday 11th October, Traverse Theatre
Selling used socks on the internet is not what Deirdre had planned, but it’s the only way to make dosh after her daughter Aoife lost the Irish World Dancing Championships and destroyed the reputation of the family’s prestigious dancing school.
Stewart - ★★★
"This week's A Play, A Pie and A Pint performance takes quite a dark turn as we discover the horrific event at a party which brings two teenagers together discussing the aftermath. The initial set up is well done as we meet the two young characters in a KFC and the word play in Katy Nixon's script between the characters is well portrayed and realistic.
However as the play works it's way on the more fantastical elements awkwardly sit alongside the play's darker elements. The symbolism does get a little heavy handed as well.
Still there's much to be admired in a new piece of theatre that takes risks and pushes boundaries and if the mostly older audience might not be the target audience for a performance like this, the play still leaves an impression and food for thought.
Shout out to that simple, effective set design as well which looked great."
What else is on?
Great Big Living History Week
History
Saturday 11th October - Sunday 26th October
Various locations - Scotland
Our Living History characters are back all over Scotland!
Especially for the October Holidays sites all over Scotland will be hosting characters throughout history, get the opportunity to meet everyone from a knight to a medieval musician.
Our characters will be on hand to tell you all about the site, the time period they are portraying as well as posing for some photos!
Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show
Theatre - Science - Family
Saturday 11th October, Adam Smith Theatre - Kirkcaldy 14:30
Science has never been this exciting!
Award-winning Mark’s Spectacular Science Show is a high-energy, interactive family experience packed with explosions, laughter, and mind-blowing experiments.
Up a Close
Theatre
Saturday 11th October, Albert Halls, Stirling
Up A Close is the story of Joanna, looking back on her life in her Partick tenement flat, when her husband doesn’t come home one night, she reminisces on her marriage, her children, the wonderful times she had growing up in the mid 70s with her mum, dad and her auntie Sandra. Her best friend Anne Marie, the nuns and dancing up the toon to the Bay City Rollers. The audience will laugh and cry and identify themselves in this brilliantly written and acted play of tough love and hope and laughter, full of nostalgia, poignancy and fun and Pure Glasgow banter.
The Enchanted Forest
Event
until 2nd November, Pitlochry
A stunning sound and light show that transforms Faskally Wood using dazzling visuals and innovative design set against an original music score.
A Play, A Pie & A Pint - Maybe Tomorrow
Theatre
Tuesday 14th - Saturday 18th October, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Sian Silver has been on stage her whole life, with years in show business and countless seasons under her belt.
Now at the end of the pier (and her wits) in a dingy dressing room full of unrealised ambitions, there's still one dream she just can't shake.
Will she ever prove to herself that she's worth the role of a lifetime? And where even is Sunthorpe On Sea?
Maybe Tomorrow is a hilarious new musical by Brian James O'Sullivan and Hannah Jarrett-Scott about a faded starlet with dejected desires and abandoned aspirations.
The Seagull
Theatre
10th October - 1st November, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
A fading actress. A restless writer. A family's country estate simmering with desire, ambition, and regret.
Chekhov's much-loved masterpiece soars anew in a darkly comic reimagining by Mike Poulton, with beloved stage and screen star Caroline Quentin leading a stellar ensemble.
Mix Up Theatre is a youth theatre that runs drama classes for Ages 3-18 throughout Scotland (Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Linlithgow, South Queensferry).
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