Watching a Christmas Movie has to rate as one of the top activities of the holiday season. It’s an excuse to get teary, feel good, and something that all the family can enjoy. The Grinch, is a festive animation based on the Dr Seuss book ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas.’ It’s not always easy […]
My discovery of the season has to be the Rare Birds Book Club. It’s essentially the joy of a independent bookstore combined with the convenience of online shopping – with a sprinkling of sass thrown in for good measure. After subscribing, members get a surprise book through their letter box at […]
Just as winter has come to Edinburgh, this lively jukebox musical has arrived at the Playhouse to brighten the long nights and warm our souls with a huge range of Motown hits and dazzling dancing. The show tells the story behind the Motown record label, founded by Berry Gordy in […]
They are back and I have three boys that spotted the poster a mile off while we were out and about festivaling last week. ‘Mum 360 All Stars are back!’ ‘Mum please can we go and see them again?’ ‘Mum that’s my favourite show ever!’ We saw them two years […]
Last week saw the return of Wicked the musical to the Edinburgh Playhouse, so as a very rare ‘school-night’ treat – we went along for opening night! For those unschooled in the ways of Wicked, it’s billed as the prequel to The Wizard of Oz. It tells of the unlikely […]
In the spirit of trying new things – I recently headed to the beautiful The Tartan Blanket Co. HQ for an evening workshop. In the company of my wonderful friend Jo (and furnished with a large glass of red wine) we settled down to receive an introduction to Modern Calligraphy. […]
Are you approaching a ‘big’ birthday? Or have you, like me, found that all of them seem ‘big’? I’m often surprised actually how old I am and really have to think when people ask! I’m in that faze where I just try to ignore the passing years but I do […]
The Lyceum is a magical theatre. The red plush seats, the traditional fireplace as you walk up from the entrance and the most beautiful ornate celling in the auditorium make it mesmerising. There is also something really special about going to the theatre in the festive season. For me and […]
If you’re in search of a show for all the family this year – then you’re in luck – Shrek the Musical has well and truly landed at the Edinburgh Playhouse. With humour, romance, and tap dancing – it really has all the boxes ticked. We were lucky to be invited to […]
I love a bargain as much as the next person – and there’s no doubt that Black Friday has gone to a whole new level this year. In fact, it seems to have lasted a whole fortnight. But in my heart of hearts, I love my local area and today […]
