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FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 1st – 7th June | HOME Manchester, Malory Towers, Balloonatic & We Invented The Weekend

A busy family weekly update featuring HOME Manchester, Balloonatic at Z-arts, Malory Towers, We Invented The Weekend Festival, Bluey and family days out in Manchester.

REVIEW: Magic Gareth's Balloonatic at Z-arts Manchester – A Fun Family Afternoon Full of Magic, Balloons & Laughter 🎈✨

Read our Magic Gareth's Balloonatic review from Z-arts Manchester. A fun family show filled with magic, comedy, giant balloons and audience participation.

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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.

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REVIEW: Mika and the Polar Bear at Z-arts Manchester – A Magical Family Theatre Trip Full of Hope, Puppetry and Wonder

Our Mika and the Polar Bear review at Z-arts Manchester – a magical family day out with stunning puppetry, meaningful storytelling and plenty of memorable moments for children.

REVIEW – BRAVE BETTIE AT Z-ARTS MANCHESTER – A MAGICAL MORNING OF STORYTELLING AND ADVENTURE 🌳✨

Our Brave Bettie Z-arts Manchester review explores this imaginative children’s theatre production for ages 3–8, blending storytelling, music and Zimbabwean mythology in a magical woodland adventure.

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REVIEW - MEET THE HATTER AT Z-ARTS MANCHESTER — A MAGICAL FAMILY THEATRE EXPERIENCE

Meet the Hatter at Z-arts Manchester is a visually stunning family theatre experience combining dance, multimedia and imagination. Here’s what we thought when we visited with the kids.

REVIEW - ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND | Z-ARTS | 11/04/2025

A magical, immersive family experience at Z-arts in Manchester, where children can tumble into Wonderland and explore interactive zones full of imagination, play, and storytelling.