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Tobias Turley and Leonor Correia perform Start of Something New during the High School Musical launch event at The Lowry.

High School Musical Press Launch at The Lowry

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.

Collage of kids and a smiling adult: arcade ride, selfie, inflatable slide, and ice cream; text says Weekly Update 15th–21st June 2026

Family Weekly Update: 15th - 21st June 2026 | Something Rotten, Shopping & Father's Day

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.

REVIEW - A Squash and a Squeeze at Waterside Arts – A Lovely Midweek Theatre Trip with the Kids 🐄✨

Our review of A Squash and a Squeeze at Waterside Arts. A fun, interactive children’s theatre show with creative puppetry, catchy songs and a relaxed, family-friendly theatre experience.

Cartoon alien, a startled man, and text "Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos." Colorful cosmic background with planets and a meteor.

Review: Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos Exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum Manchester – An Out-of-This-World Family Day Out

Our visit to Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos Manchester at the Science and Industry Museum was a fun, interactive family day out filled with hands-on science, space adventures and plenty for kids to explore.

Dancing couple in elegant attire, against a blue starry background, smiles brightly. Text: Irving Berlin's Top Hat The Musical.

REVIEW - TOP HAT THE MUSICAL AT THE LOWRY – A THEATRE NIGHT THAT SURPRISED ME

We went to see Top Hat the Musical at The Lowry and it completely surprised me. From incredible tap dancing to iconic songs like Puttin’ on the Ritz, it’s such a fun and feel-good night at the theatre.

REVIEW - ERIC & ERN AT THE LOWRY: A NOSTALGIC NIGHT WITH MY DAD

Eric & Ern at The Lowry is a nostalgic and heartwarming tribute to Morecambe and Wise, featuring classic sketches, music and strong performances in a charming family-friendly show.