What's On? Mix Up Recommendations
- Mix Up Theatre (Stewart)
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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 8th Novelmber
Zoe - ★★★★★
"A wee shout out to the Mix Up kids doing gang show this week. Opening night was last night and what a show it was, full of fun, laughter, dancing, singing, audience participation and a camel...... (If you know you know). Georgie and Sandy performed brilliantly and both looked like they had so much fun. A must see show. 👏"
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
★★★★★
The Other Place, Stratford-Upon-Avon - until 6th December
Daniel Raggett, whose acclaimed Edward II played in the Swan Theatre earlier this year, directs Shakespeare’s story of love, power and ambition in the intimate setting of The Other Place. Sam Heughan (Outlander, Love Again) makes his RSC debut as Macbeth. Lia Williams (The Crown, Skylight) is Lady Macbeth.
Olivia (Age 13) - ★★★★★
"The Rsc's (Royal Scottish Company's) take on Shakespeares iconic play Macbeth is honestly breathtaking.
We were in front row so had the amazing privilege to be so close to the actors and basically sitting on stage as the experimental theatre The Other Place in Stratford upon Avon is quite small.
The actors used the whole room as their stage so there was no chance of getting a 'bad' seat. The way they portrayed their characters in their own way while keeping Shakespeare's original intentions was immaculate.
It's a suggested 14+ show as it is quite violent and loud. During scene changes the lights went off and it was pitch black, I don't know how the actors could see with just very small flashlights that looked like just a dot, it was extremely impressive! Also during scene changes they had blaring music like the ground was shaking kind of loud, definitely bring earbuds if you're sensitive to noise.
Some characters were smoking (fake cigarettes I think!) So it smelled a little bad for a bit. In one scene they had a fire in the bar set and the alarm part of that scene was so exquisite.
After the show, Sam Heughan (Macbeth) did stage door and signed stuff for people but while he was doing that I got to meet my favorite actor Calum Ross (Malcom)! He plays Rowan in Wednesday so it was an amazing experience for me, I got to give him a bracelet and take photos with him!
This show is so impressive and amazing if you're a Shakespeare fan or a fan of history in general! 5 stars definitely, if I could give it more I would, definitely see if you get the opportunity to!"
Film - Netflix
★★★★★
Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers.
Stewart - ★★★★★
"A firm favourite when I was a kid and still brilliant to this day. It's hilarious, the comic timing by the cast is impeccable and the whole supernatural storyline is a lot of fun. A great film that you can sit and watch at anytime and get caught up in it."
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Theatre
★★★★★
Norwich Theatre Royal - until 8th November
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."
6. The Lion King
Theatre
★★★★★
Lyceum Theatre, London
Nina (Age 13) - ★★★★★
"I have no words! It’s one of the best musicals Ive ever seen in my life! The animals go through the audience which makes it feel like you are part of the show! The puppetry is out of this world and the masks are insanely good! The songs are beautiful and it really focuses on African culture and heritage through the costume designs. The young children in it are amazing for their age! The set is absolutely stunning! The make up and costumes are so gorgeous and amazing! It is so worth seeing!!!"
Theatre
★★★★★
Gershwin Theatre, New York
Nina (Age 13) - ★★★★★
"Wicked is absolutely amazing!!!!! It has wonderful songs and music! The set is outstanding and all the dance routines are brilliant. Glinda is hilarious and Elphaba is such an amazing and powerful character! It’s such an emotional show but it leaves you feeling buzzing!!! The dragon puppet is insane and is such a great part of the show! I would definitely go again and its definitely worth your time!!!"
Theatre
★★★★★
until 8th November - Bristol New Vic
10th - 15th November - Richmond Theatre
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!"
Theatre
★★★★★
until 8th November - Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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."
10. The Princess Proms
Music
★★★★
8th November - Crewe Lyceum
Part of UK Tour
Maisie (Age 8 ) - ★★★★
Loved the songs and acrobat wish they dressed up in Disney Princess costumes.
What else is on?
Candlelight: Rings and Dragons
Music
Friday 7th November, St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Scotland Loves Anime
Film - Festival
10th - 16th November, Picture House, Cameo, Edinburgh
Festival showcasing the latest Japanese animation with experts on hand to provide behind-the-scenes information.
Aye Write: Glasgow's Book Festival
Books - Festival
6th - 16th November, Glasgow
Aye Write, Glasgow’s much-loved book festival.
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the event is a core
part of Glasgow’s internationally renowned cultural calendar.
This year’s dynamic programme will bring a broad range of
established and emerging writers to our city to entertain and inspire
audiences in equal measure.
Being Human Festival 2025
Event - Festival
6th - 15th November, Various
Each November, Being Human Festival presents hundreds of free events across the UK and beyond. Festival events aim to celebrate and demonstrate the ways in which the humanities inspire and enrich our everyday lives, help us to understand ourselves, our relationships with others, and the challenges we face in a changing world. Each year the festival invites researchers at universities and other research organisations to collaborate with local community and cultural partners to create exciting and engaging events and projects for all to enjoy. Being Human is a national festival by virtue of being local, with events taking place everywhere from Glasgow to Plymouth.
Oran
Theatre
13th - 15th November, Traverse Theatre
Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score.
This is the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld. Should he arrive there, Hades might grant him the chance to lead his friend home…but at what cost?
This award-winning visceral piece of contemporary theatre is a collaboration between Wonder Fools, ‘a blazing powerhouse of invention and activity’ (Scotsman) and the acclaimed hip-hop artist Owen Sutcliffe with music by VanIves, creating an urgent and entertaining modern retelling of the classic Greek myth Orpheus.
Originally staged in Edinburgh Fringe 2024 for a sold-out run in partnership with Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Pleasance Theatre.
Mix Up Theatre is a youth theatre that runs drama classes for Ages 3-18 throughout Scotland (Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Linlithgow, South Queensferry).
To book in for a free trial you can register HERE
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