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Weekly Update 25th-31st May 2026 collage of kids eating popsicles and playing in inflatable backyard water toys.

FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 25th – 31st May | Waitress The Musical, Heatwave Week & Half Term Fun

A cosy half term family weekly update featuring Waitress The Musical, solo theatre trips, heatwave garden fun, homemade ice lollies, paddling pools and Disney movie nights.

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REVIEW: WAITRESS UK TOUR AT THE PALACE THEATRE MANCHESTER – FINALLY MANAGING A SOLO THEATRE TRIP AGAIN

Waitress UK Tour at Palace Theatre Manchester was a funny, emotional and heartwarming return to one of my favourite musicals. From affordable £15 Circle seats and merchandise prices to overcoming anxiety around solo theatre trips, here’s everything from my evening at the theatre.

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FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 11th – 17th May | Karate Kid The Musical, The Detective Dog & Trafford Centre Shopping

A family weekly update featuring theatre trips to The Karate Kid The Musical and The Detective Dog, Trafford Centre shopping, Disney finds in Primark and cosy family moments at home.

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

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WEEKLY UPDATE: 12th – 18th January | Theatre Treats, Self-Care & A Little Shopping Magic

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.