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REVIEW: Something Rotten at Manchester Opera House – The UK Premiere Was Worth The Wait

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

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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.

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REVIEW: The Choir of Man at Opera House Manchester – A Joyful Celebration Of Friendship, Music & Community

Our review of The Choir of Man at Manchester Opera House, including our theatre trip, seat views, merchandise prices, audience interaction, interval singalongs and why this unique musical left us wanting to see it again at The Lowry.

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FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 4th – 10th May | Bank of Dave The Musical, Choir of Man & Trafford Centre Day Out

A busy family weekly update featuring theatre trips to Bank of Dave The Musical and The Choir of Man, Trafford Centre shopping, Paddington ticket booking and quieter family moments at home.

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WEEKLY UPDATE: 8th – 14th September 2025 | Bowling, Theatre & Manchester Rainstorms!

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.

WEEKLY UPDATE: 7th - 15th JUNE | THEATRE TRIPS TO LEEDS, BOLTON & MANCHESTER | A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS, PRIDE & PREDJUDICE & COME FALL IN LOVE

A theatre-filled week across Leeds, Bolton, and Manchester, with powerful performances, classic adaptations, and unforgettable trips to see A Thousand Splendid Suns, Pride & Prejudice, and Come Fall in Love.