top of page

All Blog Posts


REVIEW - DEAR ZOO LIVE – A COLOURFUL FAMILY THEATRE TRIP WITH THE KIDS 🦁🐘
We went to see Dear Zoo Live on its UK tour for a colourful family theatre trip filled with puppets, familiar animals and lots of audience interaction. Here's what we thought of the show, plus our seats, merchandise and family day out.


FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 27TH JULY - 2ND AUGUST 2026 | THEATRE, DRAWING & LITTLE HOME FAMILY FESTIVAL
This family weekly update includes learning Procreate, a theatre trip to see Oh Zeus at Lowry and two packed days of shows, crafts and family fun at Little HOME Manchester.


LITTLE HOME FAMILY FESTIVAL: TWO DAYS OF FREE FAMILY FUN AT HOME MANCHESTER
Our third year at Little HOME Family Festival was our biggest yet, with two days of free family fun, theatre, crafts, puppetry, cinema and circus skills at HOME Manchester.


The Gruffalo at The Lowry – A Magical Family Theatre Trip Through the Deep Dark Wood 🌲🐭
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.


REVIEW: The Karate Kid The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester – A Nostalgic & Feel-Good Theatre Trip
Read about our theatre trip to see The Karate Kid The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester, including seat views, merchandise, choreography, performances and my thoughts on this nostalgic and uplifting stage adaptation


Review: Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena — A Magical Family Day Out as Part of Leo’s Birthday Treats
Join us for a magical family day out in Liverpool as part of Leo’s birthday treats as we travel to see Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! at the M&S Bank Arena. From train snacks and merchandise drama to rainbow-filled fun, here’s our full family review.


WEEKLY UPDATE: 16th – 22nd February | Half Term Days Out, Horrible Science & Pancake Fun
This weekly update covers our week of 16th – 22nd February, including February half term days out in Manchester, Horrible Science at the Science and Industry Museum, spies at Imperial War Museum North, The Enormous Turnip at Waterside Arts and a slightly chaotic pancake evening.


REVIEW - PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW AT THE LOWRY – A JOYFUL FAMILY DAY OUT 🐷💗
We were invited to see Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at The Lowry, and it turned into a joyful, stress-free family theatre trip. From bubbles and musical statues to baby Evie Pig, here’s what our visit was really like — plus helpful tips on seating, travel and merchandise.


WEEKLY UPDATE: 1st – 7th December | Birthdays, Theatre Trips & Festive Family Fun 🎄
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.
bottom of page