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This week's Family Weekly Update includes Leo's leaving assembly, a trip to the Trafford Centre, setting up my Cutting Stacker, Wild Things at The Lowry, family games after school and making personalised teacher gifts together.

This Family Weekly Update includes theatre trips to see Thespians and Fun Home, a Krispy Kreme and ASDA trip, and lots of fun at Leo's school fair with games, prizes and ice cream.

Join Lawrence and me as we head to the press night of Fun Home at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. From our tram journey into the city and exploring the beautiful venue to our thoughts on the show itself, here's everything you need to know before your visit.

Sarah and her dad headed to the press night of Thespians at HOME Manchester for an evening of theatrical chaos, catchy songs and plenty of laughs at Mischief Theatre's first musical.

Join us on our family trip to see The Gruffalo UK Tour as Alice and Leo revisit Tall Stories' magical stage adaptation. Discover our favourite moments, merchandise, seat tips and helpful information for families planning to see this much-loved children's show.

Join Lawrence and me as we attend the High School Musical Press Launch at The Lowry. From themed refreshments and East High-inspired displays to exclusive set reveals, live performances, Jason Donovan and the creative team, here's everything that happened during this exciting afternoon.

his family weekly update includes the High School Musical press launch at The Lowry, a Trafford Centre lunch date, The Gruffalo with the kids and a Toy Story 5 cinema trip.

Read my Something Rotten Manchester Opera House review, featuring seat information, merchandise prices, cast highlights and my thoughts on the hilarious UK premiere production.

This week included a shopping trip into Manchester, some great Super Mario and Disney bargains, my solo theatre trip to see Something Rotten! at Manchester Opera House, Alice's school fair and a relaxing Father's Day weekend spent with family.

Our Mabledon Court Hotel Deluxe Double Room Review shares our return stay in Bloomsbury, London, including the refurbished room, breakfast, ongoing renovations and how the hotel has changed since our previous visits.

A busy family weekly update featuring HOME Manchester, Balloonatic at Z-arts, Malory Towers, We Invented The Weekend Festival, Bluey and family days out in Manchester.

Join us for a day at the We Invented The Weekend Festival as Leo and I explore Play Street, enjoy a backstage tour of The Lowry, watch live performances, meet Bluey and take part in creative activities at MediaCity.

Our Family Day at HOME Manchester included creative crafts in Creativity Corner, lunch with the family and an evening trip back to see Malory Towers.

Our review of The Ballad of Johnny & June at The Lowry, featuring Johnny Cash classics, strong performances, merchandise information, seat views and everything you need to know before visiting.

Read our Magic Gareth's Balloonatic review from Z-arts Manchester. A fun family show filled with magic, comedy, giant balloons and audience participation.

Malory Towers at HOME Manchester proved to be a lovely surprise for both me and Alice. Despite neither of us having read the books beforehand, we were completely drawn into this heartwarming story of friendship, school adventures and boarding school chaos. Read our full family review, including seat information, ticket details and Alice's thoughts on the show.

A cosy half term family weekly update featuring Waitress The Musical, solo theatre trips, heatwave garden fun, homemade ice lollies, paddling pools and Disney movie nights.

Read our Hollin House Hotel review covering our two-night family wedding stay, family room, Brooke Suite experience, breakfast and beautiful historic interiors in Cheshire.

Waitress UK Tour at Palace Theatre Manchester was a funny, emotional and heartwarming return to one of my favourite musicals. From affordable £15 Circle seats and merchandise prices to overcoming anxiety around solo theatre trips, here’s everything from my evening at the theatre.

Our Gisborough Hall Hotel review covers the Woodland Wing twin room, breakfast, spa treatments, restaurants, hotel facilities, and our experience staying in this beautiful North Yorkshire country house hotel.