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I headed to the Octagon Theatre Bolton for a 2pm matinee of The Memory of Water, a thoughtful and gently funny play about three sisters reunited before their mother’s funeral. Here’s my full theatre day experience and reflections on The Memory of Water Octagon Theatre Bolton.

Lawrence and I headed to The Lowry to see MÁM, an intense and immersive dance-theatre production filled with powerful movement and live music. Here’s what our night at the theatre was like, from seats and merch to the atmosphere of the show itself.

This weekly family update covers our real life from 19th – 25th January, including ASDA bargains, theatre nights at The Lowry, blog updates, creative projects and a big food win for Leo.

Read our full Ribby Hall Village Ruby Cottage review including the family-friendly layout, bedrooms, kitchen, resort facilities, and everything we loved about our stay.

Lawrence and I were lucky enough to attend Big Night of Musicals again this year, and it was once again such a special night. From free tickets and packed crowds to unforgettable performances, it was a perfect theatre date night.

A busy but cosy family week filled with self-care, shopping, great food, and two brilliant theatre trips in one day, including SIX The Musical and To Kill a Mockingbird.

A personal press night review of Murder at Midnight at The Lowry, sharing my solo theatre experience, seat view, runtime, age guidance and why it made for a darkly funny night out.

A cosy and festive family week filled with Christmas shopping, stocking prep, and a magical theatre night in Liverpool seeing Matilda The Musical.

A festive family week filled with pantomime, musicals, and magical children’s theatre — from Robin Hood and Tina Turner to cosy moments at Z-arts and a Roald Dahl treat at The Lowry.

A busy and joyful family week full of birthday celebrations, theatre trips, festive shows, creative baking, and special moments as we share everything we got up to from 1st–7th December.

A creative and busy family week filled with birthday prep, crafting, cinema trips, and unforgettable theatre, from Wicked on the big screen to The Red Shoes at The Lowry.

A magical, immersive family experience at Z-arts in Manchester, where children can tumble into Wonderland and explore interactive zones full of imagination, play, and storytelling.

A magical family week filled with theatre trips, festive shopping, and unforgettable moments — from iconic musicals at The Lowry to a truly special Santa train ride with the children.

Step into the Upside Down at the Stranger Things Café in Manchester Primark — a fun, themed dining experience with bold décor, tasty comfort food, and plenty of photo opportunities for fans of the show.

From theatre magic and trampoline fun to dinosaur discoveries, Halloween baking and family museum days, this half-term week was full of creativity, adventures and everyday magic.

A fun and rainy family week filled with bowling, birthday celebrations, theatre trips, shopping in Manchester, and plenty of everyday moments that turned into special memories.

A joyful family week filled with Bank Holiday BBQs, farm lunches, CBeebies adventures at The Lowry, museum magic, and lots of everyday moments that made special memories.

A fun family week filled with theatre trips, back-to-school shopping, and everyday magic — from Diana Mixtape at The Lowry to Tina Turner in Liverpool and arcade fun with the kids.

A magical family week filled with festivals, crafts, and theatre trips — from HOME Manchester’s Little Home Festival to two brilliant shows at The Lowry and cosy family time at home.

A joyful family week filled with birthday celebrations, baking, crafting, and a Wicked-themed party — from cake toppers and edible printers to balloons, games, and lots of everyday magic.