Her Witching Hour

Luna Mageia Theatre Company bring Her Witching Hour to Summerhall on Sunday 7 November, an immersive cabaret that puts the forgotten stories and voices of women throughout history centre stage. It's the company's signature style: powerhouse vocalists, magical musicians, and hard-hitting spoken word all working together rather than in separate acts. The whole thing is built around those voices, bringing to life the many stories of women across different eras, and it doesn't shy away from sensitive ground, including discussion of abuse towards women.

Because it's an immersive cabaret, you're not just sitting back and watching a play unfold from a distance. The music and the spoken word are woven together, with the vocalists and musicians playing a lead role in the storytelling rather than just providing a backdrop. The focus stays on the women being brought back to life, their stories told through a mix of song and speech that lets the voices carry the weight of the piece.

It's a show that asks you to lean in, and it doesn't hold back on the tougher subjects it touches on. That's something to keep in mind before you go: the discussion of abuse towards women is part of the material, and the show is rated 12+.

Her Witching Hour runs from 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm at the EAS Studios within Summerhall, in Edinburgh South. It's a Sunday afternoon slot, so it's a good one if you're looking for something to do during the day rather than a late night.