Aisling McGuire
@aisling1105
Aisling is the Head of Learning Support at an independent school and recently graduated with a Masters in Learning and Teaching in the Performing Arts from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. As well as The Wee Review Aisling has also written for Street Soccer Scotland and the Times Educational Supplement and is a dance, theatre and book enthusiast.
Reviews: 195
Other Articles: 15
Bad Aunts
Madness and mayhem is entertaining but lacks structure
Rory Stewart: Lessons from Literature for Today’s Politics
The surprise leadership contender from this year’s race to be PM proves himself to be a breath of fresh air in politics
Cam Spence: The Sunshine Clinic
Quirky format let down by awkward audience interaction
Give Me One Moment In Time by Doug Crossley
Raw quality cannot smooth over this jumbled tale
Children’s Mental Health: Is the UK Facing a Crisis?
Thought-provoking discussion on mental health and how we might start to turn the tide
Marc Jennings: Getting Going
Astute observations and self-deprecating humour combine to make this comedian one to watch
Jess Kidd & E S Thomson: Under the Knife
Two authors with an interest in the macabre, the curious and the madness of medicine in the Victorian era
Citizen: Giving a Voice to Communities
Edinburgh residents share their thoughts on community, identity and citizenship in what feels like an important project
David Nicholls: Do you remember the first time?
Popular author gives a fascinating insight into his latest novel and the writing process
Ellie Harrison & Jemma Neville: A Tale of Two Cities
Self-care, community and poverty are all discussed in this tale of two cities
Darren McGarvey AKA Loki: Scotland Today
Articulate exploration of social class from popular political commentator
Sofie Hagen: Tackling Figures of Fun
Funny, engaging and passionate discussion about fat and why it’s okay
Beach Body Ready
Vibrant show with plenty of fun and laughter but with a serious message too
Jackie Kay: National Treasures
Scotland’s very own National Treasure speaks candidly about her work in a beautifully mesmerising hour
Danny Dorling, Geetha Marcus & Joelle Taylor with Val McDermid: What does Homelessness Mean?
Thought-provoking discussion and sobering performances on the theme of homelessness