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FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 10TH - 16TH AUGUST 2026 | DEAR ZOO, BOWLING, PIKMIN, UNO & A VERY SMASHED DELIVERY!
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.


REVIEW – HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL AT THE LOWRY – A FUN FAMILY THEATRE TRIP TO EAST HIGH 🏀🎭
Come along on our family theatre trip to see High School Musical at The Lowry. From karaoke and Wildcats pom-poms to our Circle seats and the show itself, here's what Alice and I thought of this fantastic new stage production.


REVIEW - DEAR ZOO LIVE – A COLOURFUL FAMILY THEATRE TRIP WITH THE KIDS 🦁🐘
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.


REVIEW – OH ZEUS AT THE LOWRY – GREEK GODS, COMEDY & A NIGHT OUT WITH MY BROTHER
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.


REVIEW - THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD AT THE LOWRY - A COLD WAR THEATRE TRIP WITH MUM
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.


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.


FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 13TH – 19TH JULY | Leo's Leaving Assembly, Wild Things at The Lowry & Handmade Teacher Gifts
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.


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.


FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 29th June – 5th July | High School Musical Press Launch, The Gruffalo & Toy Story 5
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.


We Invented The Weekend Festival: A Mother And Son Day Out At MediaCity
Join us for a day at the We Invented The Weekend Festival as Leo and I explore Play Street, enjoy a backstage tour of The Lowry, watch live performances, meet Bluey and take part in creative activities at MediaCity.


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.


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.


FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 23rd – 29th March | Dentist Drama, Easter Prep & A Cosy Weekend at Home
A family weekly update featuring a dentist visit, Easter prep, a theatre trip to The Lowry and a cosy weekend of family time and film days at home.


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.


REVIEW - PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW AT THE LOWRY – A JOYFUL FAMILY DAY OUT 🐷💗
We were invited to see Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at The Lowry, and it turned into a joyful, stress-free family theatre trip. From bubbles and musical statues to baby Evie Pig, here’s what our visit was really like — plus helpful tips on seating, travel and merchandise.


MÁM AT THE LOWRY – A UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT AT THE THEATRE
Lawrence and I headed to The Lowry to see MÁM, an intense and immersive dance-theatre production filled with powerful movement and live music. Here’s what our night at the theatre was like, from seats and merch to the atmosphere of the show itself.


REVIEW - Murder at Midnight at The Lowry – A Chaotic & Darkly Funny Night
A personal press night review of Murder at Midnight at The Lowry, sharing my solo theatre experience, seat view, runtime, age guidance and why it made for a darkly funny night out.


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.


THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE LAUNCH EVENT AT THE LOWRY | CHRISTMAS 2025
We attended the official launch event for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at The Lowry and enjoyed an enchanting preview of this festive family production. From beautiful costumes and live music to breathtaking puppetry and a surprise appearance from Aslan, here's everything we learned about this magical Christmas show.
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