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This week's Family Weekly Update takes us bowling at the Trafford Centre and to Dear Zoo Live at The Lowry, followed by quieter days filled with drawing, Pikmin, UNO and one very smashed delivery.

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.

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.

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.

I headed to The Lowry with my brother to see Le Navet Bete's Oh Zeus!. From a complicated bus journey and Nando's before the show to Greek gods, lightning-fast costume changes and plenty of laughs, here's how our theatre trip went.

Mum and I headed to see The Spy Who Came in from the Cold at The Lowry. From our Stalls Row N seats and a look at the merchandise to our thoughts on this complex Cold War spy drama, here's how we got on.

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.

This week's Family Weekly Update includes Leo's leaving assembly, a trip to the Trafford Centre, setting up my Cutting Stacker, Wild Things at The Lowry, family games after school and making personalised teacher gifts together.

This Family Weekly Update includes theatre trips to see Thespians and Fun Home, a Krispy Kreme and ASDA trip, and lots of fun at Leo's school fair with games, prizes and ice cream.

Join Lawrence and me as we head to the press night of Fun Home at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. From our tram journey into the city and exploring the beautiful venue to our thoughts on the show itself, here's everything you need to know before your visit.

Sarah and her dad headed to the press night of Thespians at HOME Manchester for an evening of theatrical chaos, catchy songs and plenty of laughs at Mischief Theatre's first musical.

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.

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.

his family weekly update includes the High School Musical press launch at The Lowry, a Trafford Centre lunch date, The Gruffalo with the kids and a Toy Story 5 cinema trip.

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.

Our review of The Ballad of Johnny & June at The Lowry, featuring Johnny Cash classics, strong performances, merchandise information, seat views and everything you need to know before visiting.

Malory Towers at HOME Manchester proved to be a lovely surprise for both me and Alice. Despite neither of us having read the books beforehand, we were completely drawn into this heartwarming story of friendship, school adventures and boarding school chaos. Read our full family review, including seat information, ticket details and Alice's thoughts on the show.

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.

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.