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: 208
Other Articles: 17
Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster
A thrilling blend of harmonies and vocal gymnastics provide a unique and quite sensational retelling of Mary Shelley’s famous novel
The Beautiful Game
Fun and witty Fringe fare for anyone with experience of ‘the beautiful game’
Sukh Ojla: For Sukh’s Sake
A promising comedian with an interesting tale to tell…
Friendsical: A Parody Musical About Friends
Packed with references to the hit TV show this is definitely one for the superfan
David Nicholls
Sweet Sorrow
Eagerly awaited novel tells the story of one life-changing summer for a sixteen-year-old boy in Nicholls usual, inimitable style.
David Wharton
Finer Things
A vivid, satisfying walk through sixties London but with some unanswered questions.
Frances Maynard
Maggsie McNaughton’s Second Chance
An enigmatic protagonist draws the reader in to this heart-warming tale.
Charlie Laidlaw
The Space Between Time
A philosophical untangling of who we are which takes a little time to get going.
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019 Preview
A diverse programme of events hoping to attract diverse audiences to Charlotte Square Gardens this summer.
Sofie Hagen
Happy Fat
Hagen is on a pilgrimage against the fatphobes and wants to educate society on the way
Jess Kidd – Things in Jars
Jess Kidd creates an intricate spider’s web of a plot which readers will not want to end.
Tom Stade: I Swear To…
Stade shows just why people keep coming back in a slick, professional and very funny show.
Nadine Aisha Jassat – Let Me Tell You This
Poems on racism, gender and identity told with truth and poignancy.
Matt Haig Preview
The world is messing with our minds and bestselling author, Matt Haig, is here to discuss how we might stay sane despite the pressures we face.
From Morning Sun Till Dine
Raw and heart-wrenching play about eating disorders with sadly enduring relevance.
Everyone Keeps Broken Pens
A metaphorical exploration of the unhelpful thoughts we all battle with.
Jersey Boys
Slick production of the story of The Four Seasons has enduring appeal.
Lynn Bushell – Painted Ladies
Two women fight to be Pierre Bonnard’s muse in this fictional take on the real artist’s lovers.
Edinburgh International Improv Festival Gala Launch Event
New festival brings together the best of improv and sets a high bar.
Loud Poets: Life, uh, finds a way
Loud Poets bring poetry to the masses in this energetic and entertaining format.
