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What's On? Mix Up Recommendations




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.




Gallery

★★★★★


National Museum of Scotland until 14th September



'Giants' showcases the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs, 66 million years ago.

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition.


Georgie (Age 10) - ★★★★★

"I really liked it, it was fun and I recommend it for others to go see. I learnt new things today and the animals were Giant like it says. There's a child's trail as well which is fun to do and there's load of information to read and flaps to flip."



Film - Cinema

★★★★★



We’ve waited nine long years – but now Zootropolis is back and it’s funnier (and furrier) than ever.


Mix Up Junior (Age 6) - ★★★★★

"I loved it and the snake is the best new character. It's very funny!"


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Gallery

★★★★★


The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum - until 15th November



The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum is delighted to present Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage and Screen, a striking new exhibition that celebrates the creative power and global influence of costume designers who hail from or were inspired by Dundee.


Stewart - ★★★★★

"Fantastic exhibition highlighting costumes created by Dundee designers for stage and screen. It's wonderful to soak up all the details in these exquisite pieces, particular highlights include Ben Kingsley's Othello costume for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the recent Dundee Rep's production of Oor Wullie.

It's a small exhibition but it suitably feels like a backstage treat and it's great to see these pieces on display and given the platform to breathe and be fully appreciated by theatre and film fans like us!"


Film - Short

★★★★★


A lonely man finds himself in a strange place where everything is planned in advance for his arrival.


Stewart - ★★★★★

"A haunting, strange animated film with that wonderful track from Eluvium. It's super creepy and creates a mysterious world all of its own. With echoes of David Lynch it's inspired and one that I just want to explore again as we follow a man's journey to a strange hotel. Animation is fantastic as well. Perfection."


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Film - Cinema - Streaming (Available to Rent / Buy)

★★★★★



The first movie flew – but Wicked: For Good soars. This “intense, action-packed” movie is one of the year’s hottest sequels.


Nina (Age 13) - ★★★★★

"Wow I have no words it was amazing!! Wicked: For Good is based on the second act of the musical Wicked. The music is incredible and the movie features 2 new songs the musical doesn’t. Ariana Grande (Glinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) both are amazing actresses. Cynthia has a very powerful voice and Ariana’s high notes are everything! It was such a heartwarming, dramatic and emotional conclusion of the story. It’s set 5 years after the first movie and it shows how far Glinda and Elphaba have come since the end of the first film. Glinda has a glamorous lifestyle and she has become Glinda the Good and Elphaba (now the Wicked Witch of the West) is hiding away and trying to save the animals and prove the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) is a fraud. Grab your tissues, prepare for insane singing talent and sit back relax and enjoy the film! (And maybe cry a little)” 1000000/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐"


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Film - Streaming - Sky Cinema

★★★★★



Teenage Sarah journeys through a maze to save her baby brother from the Goblin King.


Sam (Age 12) - ★★★★★

"When I first thought about a movie playing synchronised with a live band, I expected it to be an interesting experience but not an enjoyable one. I was wrong. Once the music started playing and the film got going, I found it to be extremely immersive. The volume of the soundtrack never overpowered the audio of the actual film and if it ever did subtitles would be there in case. Overall the film was very entertaining. Seeing it on the big screen was incredible. Even the conductor seemed to be enjoying it. Because the audience certainly was! There was a wide array of Labyrinth merchandise dotted across the auditorium. Someone was even wearing a David-Bowie-style wig, which gave me a good chuckle"


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Theatre

★★★★★


Citizens Theatre, Glasgow - until 14th March



Matthew Kelly and George Costigan star in a new staging of Samuel Beckett’s classic play – in which absolutely nothing happens.  


Olivia (Age 14) - ★★★★1/2

"I thought this show was amazing, the character dynamic between Gogo and Dede (Vladimir and Estragon) was amazing, the way they bounced off of each others words and made everything look so natural and unplanned is a skill.


Lucky and Pozzo were hilarious but I felt bad for lucky until he kicked Gogo

(Lucky's dancing skills are immaculate! But when he was told to think I couldn't really understand what he was saying because he was talking so quick)


They had the audience laughing at every other sentence but there was a few jokes I didn't get (and a few adult jokes!)


I got a little confused when the boy showed up twice but then I realized Dede was most likely dreaming?


I was so invested in seeing if Godot would actually show up, they made the time go by so quickly.


Their projection was great and they used the whole stage, which by the way was also an amazing set.


But overall an amazing show, definitely must see!"



8. One Bum Cinema Club

Film - Festival

★★★★


Where?

Drumbrae Libary, Edinburgh – February 14 – 27, Workshop: 2pm Tues 17 Feb

Oxgangs Libary, Edinburgh – March 2 – March 13, Workshop: Tues 3rd 4pm



Step inside the world’s smallest cinema and experience the magic of animation like never before!


Stewart - ★★★★

"The One Bum Cinema Club is brilliant! I wish I can stay in it longer! But there was other people wanting in to see the films ha.

I managed to catch First Flight, which was a wonderfully colourful and wacky story of little animals taking their first flight. Superb fun and a great addition to the programme of shorts for the One Bum Cinema Club.

I'm going to try and catch more with my son at the one bum cinema club visits local libraries. I highly recommend you do the same! Let us know what you see!"



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9. Lightning Ridge

Theatre

★★★★


Touring Scotland and schools (with Theatre in Schools Scotland)

7th March - Lyth Arts Centre, Wick



Lightning Ridge is a heart breaking and beautiful story about the possibility of dreams, about a community coming together, the preciousness of hope and how, sometimes, we have to believe in the impossible.


Georgie (Age 10) - ★★★★

"It was very very good, some sad parts and really emotional parts but that was OK. The actor was good at playing everyone, the props and stage was great as well. I wouldn't recommend it for wee ones because of the sad bits. But it was a good story and a good show I don't want to spoil it just see it if you can, you need to use your imagination so much."


10. Talking Sopranos

Theatre

★★★★


UK Tour - 1st March Newcastle, 2nd March London



Talking Sopranos is a hilarious 90-minute live show featuring two of The Soprano’s iconic cast members, Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala), and Emmy Award winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti).


Stewart - ★★★★

"I'm a huge Sopranos fan so this was a brilliant opportunity to hear stories from behind-the-scenes with two popular actors from the show. Fuggetaboutit!"



What else is on?...



Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

Theatre

3rd - 7th March, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh



Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective.

A chilling mystery unfolds

When a young actress suddenly dies on stage in front of a full-house, Detective Chief Inspector Morse must piece together the clues to find the culprit.


Justin Live: Justin Time to Rock

Theatre - Music

7th March - Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline



Justin Fletcher is back on stage in a brand-new live show!


Get ready to sing, dance and laugh along with BAFTA Award-winning Justin, star of Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz as he and his friends are back in a brand-new live theatre show bursting with music, dancing and plenty of giggles.



Ben Fogle: Wild

Theatre - Talk

2nd March - Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline



Ben Fogle’s theatre show WILD brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity. From his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world; the wilderness of Northern Sweden to the jungles of Honduras; the hostile extreme environments of Chernobyl to the mountains of Nepal; Ben will take you on a journey with inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery, that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained.



Book Fun Day

Books - Family - Storytelling

Sunday 8th March, Craigtoun Cafe, Craigtoun Country Park



Join us for an afternoon of free, book-related fun for budding young book lovers to celebrate World Book Day. This mini-event will take place in the Craigtoun Cafe on Sunday 8th March between 12 and 3 pm. No pre-booking required - just turn up and join in! The Craigtoun Cafe itself will be open between 10 am and 4 pm for breakfast, lunch and tasty treats.


· Bookbug sessions courtesy of Pauline Smeaton at 12 and 2 pm (0 - 5 years)


· Stories for all ages courtesy of Sheila Kinninmonth at 12.45, 1.30 and 2.30 pm


· Book Swap - bring along a used book and swap it for something new to you!


· Book related colouring & puzzles


· Book-themed outdoor letter trail


· Opportunity to dress up as a character from your favourite book - optional!



Edinburgh International Impov Festival

Comedy - Theatre

5th - 8th March, Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh



The Edinburgh International Improv Festival brings the best of American-style long-form improv comedy to Scotland's beautiful capital city. Join us for a hilarious four days of workshops, shows and jams that will leave your jaw dropped and your mind blown.


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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