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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.

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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.

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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.

The Gruffalo at The Lowry – A Magical Family Theatre Trip Through the Deep Dark Wood 🌲🐭

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.

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WEEKLY UPDATE: 15th - 21st December 2025 | Christmas Shopping, Festive Prep & a Magical Trip to Liverpool

A cosy and festive family week filled with Christmas shopping, stocking prep, and a magical theatre night in Liverpool seeing Matilda The Musical.

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WEEKLY UPDATE: 7th – 13th July | Kinky Boots, School Fair Fun & A Whole Lot of Family Magic

From a solo tram and train trip to Liverpool to see Kinky Boots the Musical, to bouncy castles, cupcake decorating and ice creams at the school summer fair, this week was full of sparkle, silliness and family magic.