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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.




The MUST-SEE of the Week though is


Echoes of Stansfield Manor

Theatre

Saturday 14th March Assembly Roxy, 1pm


A haunting new play from Mix Up Theatre – Edinburgh Seniors 2026


Step inside Stansfield Manor — a place where time folds, memories linger, and the past refuses to stay buried. Spanning a century of secrets, Echoes of Stansfield Manor weaves together three timelines: a forbidden love in 1926, a chaotic film shoot in 1976, and a modern-day haunting that draws one woman back to where it all began.


From ghost hunters livestreaming in the dark to glamorous 1970s divas, from star-crossed lovers to a house that burns again and again, this darkly funny and deeply atmospheric play explores what happens when stories are silenced… and what rises when they demand to be heard.


As reality blurs with performance, and the living collide with the dead, one question echoes through the walls:


Do you ever get the feeling that you’re being watched?


A bold, imaginative, and emotionally charged ensemble piece — filled with humour, heart, and a lingering sense of the uncanny.


Join us!... Let us know if you would like a ticket for the show 🙂


Theatre

★★★★★


Edinburgh Playhouse - until 22nd March



Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company is inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl.


Georgie (Age 10) - ★★★★★

"The show was awesome, I loved it. The girl Madison who played Matilda was soooo good she done really well. Miss Trunchbull was the best she was so funny. I loved when Matilda told the librarian her story. The set was great and all the lights also the chalkboard scene was crazy it was genuinely moving. I loved how all the kids had smiles on their faces. Brucie was also really funny. Rudolpho was being ridiculous and funny too. I really recommend it for everyone to go see it was awesome. There was so many good bits, I had such a good night I give it 10 out of 10. It was probably the best show I've seen."


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 - Disney+

★★★★★



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!"


Have you seen it?

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 - 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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐"


How do you rate this movie?...

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."


How do you rate this movie?...

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. Lord of the Flies

TV - BBC

★★★★★


Stranded on an island, a gang of schoolboys creates their own community - but when the rules vanish, the beast within awakens.


Nina (Age 13) - ★★★★1/2

"Loved it! Such good costume and make up. The makeup is very realistic, sometimes a little too realistic! They filmed it on a real island which made it 10 times better! The special effects are awesome! It’s an amazing story about a bunch of boys who get stranded on a desert island and have to survive on their own. Ralph gets voted Chief, although Jack is not happy with this and makes his own tribe, The Hunters! Rivalry begins and also a hunt for the beast! The actors are amazing! Lox Pratt (Jack) is amazing! Winston Sawyers (Ralph) has such good acting talent! The casting of Jack and Ralph was perfect to capture the rivalry between the two sides! The music is a bit questionable though. After watching it I watched the making of and it was really cool to see how they did everything! Overall a really good series but be careful with younger children as some scenes are quite frightening!"


How do you rate this series?...

Theatre

★★★★★


Where?

9th March - Bury St Edmuns - The Apex

10th March - Lowestoft - Marina Theatre

11th March - Eastbourne - Congress Theatre

12th March - Newark - Palace Theatre

13th March - London - Cardigan Hall

Part of UK Tour



Ben Fogle’s theatre show WILD brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity.


Uma (Age 10) - ★★★★★

"Who would jump naked in a toxic lake?

Crazy, funny and humorous.

Inspiring and highly recommended!"




10. 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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What else is on?...



Queenz: Drag Me to the Disco!

Theatre

14th March - Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline



Not just another drag show – QUEENZ is a TRAILBLAZING LIVE VOCAL Drag Sensation that has taken the world by storm!


Direct from London’s West End and following their sensational Las Vegas debut, these fearless and fabulous Queenz are bringing their electrifying live vocal drag-stravaganza to the stage. Get ready for a night where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide, delivering the ultimate celebration of pop royalty through the decades.


Maya and the Whale

Theatre

Saturday 14th March - Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh



The story of a young climate activist on the run who finds herself face-to-face with a beached whale. Her dad works in the oil industry and her mum just wants her to have a childhood free of worry, but how can she go about ‘business as usual’ when there’s a climate emergency?



Gregor Fisher

Theatre - Talk

Sunday 15th March, Alhambra Theatre - Dunfermline 7:30pm



Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour.

Join the Scottish stage and screen legend for a laughter filled evening in conversation, as he shares stories and anecdotes from his life and career, which has seen him bring iconic characters to life in such classic titles as the multi BAFTA Award winning Rab C Nesbitt (BBC2), Naked Video (BBC2), The Baldy Man (ITV), Love Actually, and most recently BBC1’s hit sitcom Only Child.




St Anza - Scotland's International Poetry Festival

Festival - Poetry

13th - 15th March 2026



The 2026 festival theme is ‘You Are Not Alone’, with a packed programme of poetry readings, creative workshops, live music and art. This year's guests include Scotland’s Makar Peter Mackay, Anthony Joseph, Nick Makoha, Carl Phillips, Pascale Petit, Caitlin O’Ryan and many more.


One Day: The Musical

Theatre

9th March - 19th April



The story which has touched millions as one of the most popular British novels this century is brought to the stage like never before in the life-affirming One Day: The Musical, capturing the intensity of youthful romance, the moments that define us forever, and the enduring hope that love will find its way.

The Bacchae

Theatre

9th & 10th March, The Studio, Edinburgh



Glasgow's acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the myth of Dionysos: an epic of rejection, vengeance and rebirth told through story, dance and ancient song.


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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