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Collage of children with performers at a theater; program cover and banner text: Weekly Update 27th July - 2nd August 2026.

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.

Collage with Weekly Update 20th-26th July 2026: bowling, steak dinner, birthday cake, and stage performers.

FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: BIRTHDAY PREP, NEW IPAD & MUSICAL THEATRE PARTY

A busy family weekly update for 20th–26th July, with birthday preparations, a theatre trip to The Lowry, a Trafford Centre date day, lots of creative projects and my birthday celebrations with family and friends.

Person holding a plush polar bear, smiling, against a dark background. Text: "MIKA AND THE POLAR BEAR, a heartwarming winter tale for the whole family."

REVIEW: Mika and the Polar Bear at Z-arts Manchester – A Magical Family Theatre Trip Full of Hope, Puppetry and Wonder

Our Mika and the Polar Bear review at Z-arts Manchester – a magical family day out with stunning puppetry, meaningful storytelling and plenty of memorable moments for children.

Boy with a red backpack facing away, text "The Boy at the Back of the Class," cityscape and clouds in the teal background, "Live on Stage."

REVIEW: The Boy at the Back of the Class at The Lowry | A Special Theatre Trip with Alice

We took Alice to see The Boy at the Back of the Class at The Lowry, and this powerful, heartfelt production made for a truly special theatre trip together.

Child smiling by steam train, girl posing in bus, family with Santa on train, and a theater cast taking a bow. Text: Weekly Update, 17th-23rd November 2025.

WEEKLY UPDATE: 17th – 23rd November 2025 | Theatre Nights, Christmas Prep & a Magical Santa Train

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.

Children with plush toy, child with dinosaur art, kids by purple statue, and BBQ grilling food. Text: Weekly Update 25th-31st August 2025.

WEEKLY UPDATE: 25th – 31st August | A Week of Family, Fun and Everyday Magic

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.