Are you confused? overwhelmed? Don’t know where to turn? Never fear. Mystic Malitza is here – with hand-picked recommendations of shows to suit every star sign.
Aries – Ground Breaking New Approaches
The first sign of the zodiac is the sign of Spring which is why Arian theatre lovers are excited by what is ground breaking and novel and by new beginnings.
Suggested shows:
Batshit: Traverse, August 1 – 25 (pictured)
Myhomeisnotmyhome: Zoo Playground, August 2-25
Taurus – Musical Theatre
Lovers of harmony, comfort and musical singing Taureans love it when a plan comes together. Musical theatre is everything they adore.
Suggested shows:
Shamilton, Assembly George Square Studios, July 31 – Aug 25
Sunshine on Leith: Assembly Rooms, Aug 1-25
Gemini – Word Play
Those born under the sign of the twins love word play and clever writing. If you’re looking for something to delight a Gemini look out of puns, witty repartee and double entendre.
Suggested shows:
Glenn Moore: WIP Monkey Barrel, July 30 – Aug 13,
John Hegley: Do Horses Have Teeth Sir?, Summerhall, August 1-26
Cancer – Domestic Drama
Crabs love comfort, the home and the emotions are their domain. They also love lakes, pools and anything to do with the sea.
Suggested shows:
June Carter Cash: The Woman, Her Music and Me: Summerhall August 2-24 (pictured)
The Taming of the Shrew, Greenside, August 2-10
Leo – Drag
There is no bigger show-off in the zodiac than a Leo. This star sign responds to warmth, glamour and exuberance – all the essential elements of drag.
Suggested shows:
Kate Butch: Wuthering Shites, Pleasance July 31 – August 26
Skank Sinatra: Assembly George Square Studio, July 31 – August 22 (pictured)
Virgo – Cooking,
Any show that involves cooking and food will appeal to Virgo. They are perfectionists and can be critical – so it better be good.
Suggested shows:
My English Persian Kitchen: The Traverse, August 1-25 (pictured)
A History of Fortune Cookies: Summerhall, August 1-25
Libra – Music
Librans, the sign of the scales, love balance, beauty and equilibrium. Good music will make their hearts soar.
Suggested shows:
Camille O Sullivan: Loveletter, Assembly Roxy, July 31 – August 17
Black is the Colour of My Voice, EICC, August 20-25 (pictured)
Scorpio – Whodunnit,
Scorpio love shocks and surprises. A murder mystery or a whodunnit with a sinister edge will titillate and enthrall them.
Suggested shows:
Murder She Didn’t Write: Assembly George Square, July 31 – August 26 (pictured)
Sherlock Holmes and the Man Who Believed in Fairies, C Arts, July 31 – August 25
Sagittarius – High drama
They love a conflict. Anything that involves fighting and disagreements will intrigue them. The more dramatic the better
Suggested shows
Shellshocked – An Explosive New Play, Pleasance, July 31 – August 19 (pictured)
Singin’ I’m No’ a Billie, She’s a Tim, Pleasance at EICC July 31 – August 21
Capricorn – Deep psychological drama
A good play with deep psychological themes will appeal to Capricorn. Tolstoy, Chekhov and Shakespeare are right up their street.
Sam Blythe: Method in My Madness (A One-Man Hamlet) Assembly Roxy August 1-25
Cyrano: Traverse Theatre, August 1 – 25 (pictured)
Aquarius – Satire
Anything off the wall, silly, unconventional and even perverse will satisfy the Aquarian intellect. Satire and clever comedy are their thing.
Suggested shows
The Kaye Hole hosted by Reuben Kaye: Assembly George Square Gardens August 2-24
Phil Ellis: Come On and Take the Best of Me: Monkey Barrel August 1-25
Pisces – Dance
Dance, movement and anything ethereal is just the ticket for Pisces. They love things that are magical and involve skill and interpretation.
Suggested Shows
Circa: Humans 2, Underbelly, August 2-24
Of the Land on Which We Meet, House of Oz Assembly Checkpoint, August 1-25 (pictured)
