Family Thetre

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.

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.

We saw The Magic Bookmark at HOME Manchester during Little HOME Family Festival. Find out why this funny, colourful family show ended up being Leo's favourite of the weekend.

We headed to HOME Manchester for Tales From The Lighthouse, a magical family theatre show combining storytelling, live folk music, mythical sea creatures and fantastic puppetry.

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.

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

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.

We took Alice and Leo to see Bluey’s Big Play at The Lowry and had such a lovely family theatre trip. Read about the show, seats, merchandise and our day at the theatre.

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

Our The Detective Dog review from Z-arts Manchester. Julia Donaldson’s beloved story is brought to life with puppetry, music, BSL, audience interaction and plenty of family-friendly fun.

Join us for a magical family day out in Liverpool as part of Leo’s birthday treats as we travel to see Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! at the M&S Bank Arena. From train snacks and merchandise drama to rainbow-filled fun, here’s our full family review.

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.

We finally got to take Alice to see Matilda The Musical UK Tour at Manchester Palace Theatre, and it was every bit as magical as we’d hoped. From fantastic performances and unforgettable songs to an incredible backstage tour, this was a family theatre trip we’ll treasure forever.

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.

Our Zog UK tour review shares everything families need to know, from merch prices and booster seats to catchy songs, puppetry and why this dragon-sized adventure is worth seeing.

A fun and uplifting family theatre trip to see Sisters 360 at Waterside Arts in Sale, with plenty of heart, humour and moments the kids absolutely loved.

Our review of A Squash and a Squeeze at Waterside Arts. A fun, interactive children’s theatre show with creative puppetry, catchy songs and a relaxed, family-friendly theatre experience.

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.

Our rainy day trip to The Enormous Turnip at Waterside Arts turned into a magical family memory filled with puppets, laughter and audience participation.

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.

Our family night at HOME Manchester watching The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical — an energetic and engaging pop-rock adventure perfect for audiences aged 8+

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.