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- The Things You Didn’t Realise You’d Need for Back to School
The uniforms are bought, the pencil cases are packed, and the school bags are looking sharp. You’d think that means you’re ready for the new term… right? But the first week or two of school always has a funny way of revealing the things we didn’t realise we’d need — or the things that have already gone missing.… Read More »The Things You Didn’t Realise You’d Need for Back to School - The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl – A Family Review
Last week I took my son (10) and my nephew (8) along to see The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl at Assembly Roxy, part of the Made in Scotland showcase. I’ll be honest – I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from an aerial circus show about a boy who wants to fly and a… Read More »The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl – A Family Review - Review: Paul Coulter’s 5 Mistakes That Changed History – A Must-See at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
History shows at the Edinburgh Fringe can be hit or miss – but Paul Coulter’s 5 Mistakes That Changed History is in a league of its own. Part stand-up comedy, part expertly researched storytelling, it’s an hour that will have you laughing, learning, and leaving the theatre wanting more. I went with my teenager (a reluctant history student… Read More »Review: Paul Coulter’s 5 Mistakes That Changed History – A Must-See at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 - Shantify Review – Sea Shanty Pop Magic at the Edinburgh Fringe
Shantify is a joyously inventive blend of pop, rock, and show tunes—all cleverly reimagined as sea shanties. Performed in the atmospheric Palais du Variété at Assembly George Square Gardens, it’s a high-energy, foot-tapping hour that left the whole tent grinning and on their feet. I went with Tom, who earlier this year went through a phase of listening… Read More »Shantify Review – Sea Shanty Pop Magic at the Edinburgh Fringe - Raise the Barre Review – High-Octane Family Dance at the Edinburgh Fringe
Raise the Barre by Masters of Choreography in collaboration with Assembly Festival is a high-energy riot of polished choreography, contemporary music, and breathtaking acrobatics. Held at the Assembly Rooms’ Music Hall throughout the Edinburgh Fringe at 3:20 pm daily, this show is an unforgettable dance journey for all ages. From its opening moments, Raise the Barre establishes itself… Read More »Raise the Barre Review – High-Octane Family Dance at the Edinburgh Fringe - Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence – Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Review: A Netball Twist on the Scottish Play
If you’re after a Shakespeare-inspired musical with a neon, high-school twist, Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence is one of the quirkiest options at Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Set on an Aussie netball court, this all-female production reimagines Macbeth as a battle for Year 12 captaincy, swapping crowns for bibs and royal ambition for sporting rivalry. Performed by the House… Read More »Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence – Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Review: A Netball Twist on the Scottish Play - The Remarkable Ben Hart – Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Review: where the impossible happens…
If you’re looking for a magic show at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 that will genuinely leave you questioning what’s real, The Remarkable Ben Hart at Assembly George Square Studios might just be the most astonishing hour you’ll spend this August. This isn’t a “trick-a-minute” spectacle – it’s an intricate weaving of mystery, humour, and moments so impossible they feel… Read More »The Remarkable Ben Hart – Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Review: where the impossible happens… - Signor Baffo Review – The Perfect Kids’ Show at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Storm Floris roared outside, but inside the cosy, playful tent of Assembly’s Bijou, Josh Burton carried on as Signor Baffo in the kitchen of Gordon Ramsay’s nightmares. Was it worth braving the wind and rain with a three-year-old in tow? Absolutely! Every second of his performance was pure comedy gold. This Edinburgh Fringe kids show thrives on interaction… Read More »Signor Baffo Review – The Perfect Kids’ Show at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 - Review: Honest Fraud – A Thoughtful, Slow-Burn Magic Show
If you’re searching for a different kind of magic show at Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Honest Fraud by Brazilian duo Ricardo Malerbi and Rudi Solon might be just the ticket. This low-key, story-driven performance from the Fundo Falso company is part of the São Paulo Showcase and offers a refreshing change of pace from the high-octane illusions often seen… Read More »Review: Honest Fraud – A Thoughtful, Slow-Burn Magic Show - Review: Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show – A Blazing Hit for Curious Minds
We recently had the pleasure of attending Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show, and it absolutely lived up to its name. As a science teacher myself, I’m always curious (and perhaps a little critical!) when it comes to science-based entertainment. But this show hit all the right notes — it was educational, engaging, and full of excitement. I attended… Read More »Review: Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show – A Blazing Hit for Curious Minds - Review: The Genesis – A Towering Triumph at the Fringe
We had the absolute pleasure of seeing The Genesis this week at Assembly Music Hall, and let me just say — it was phenomenal. Powerful in every sense of the word, this show earned an enthusiastic five-star review from each of us. Seventeen incredibly skilled acrobats from Denmark’s Copenhagen Collective took to the stage, performing an endless series… Read More »Review: The Genesis – A Towering Triumph at the Fringe - Circus Vegas Dalkeith – Giveaway!
THIS YEAR a new death-defying circus is touring in the United Kingdom, celebrating 257 years of circus performances with the ultimate show to remember. A one-of-a-kind performance, featuring the most talented dare devil performers from across the Globe showcasing this Las Vegas production. Because of its diverse and cultural background, the United Kingdom was specifically chosen as the… Read More »Circus Vegas Dalkeith – Giveaway! - Review: Proust Effect by Eden Choi – Sleight of Hand with a Global Twist
All I knew about the ‘Proust Effect’ before going was that it would involve magic and had Eden Choi (the magician in the show) had been on Britain’s Got Talent this year. I had intended to look up the audition but time ran away with me (as always) and it turns out… I didn’t need to have seen… Read More »Review: Proust Effect by Eden Choi – Sleight of Hand with a Global Twist - Review: The Crawl at Edinburgh Fringe
The Crawl at the Edinburgh Fringe is an original, high-energy comedy that takes a simple idea—a swimming race with no water—and turns it into a playful and surprisingly thoughtful piece of physical theatre. Performed by Alexander Burnett and Ellie Whittaker and directed by Olivia Zerphy (Voloz Collective, The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much), the show features… Read More »Review: The Crawl at Edinburgh Fringe
