REVIEW - PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW AT THE LOWRY – A JOYFUL FAMILY DAY OUT 🐷💗
- Feb 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 15
A Joyful Family Theatre Experience with Plenty of Peppa Magic
Taking young children to the theatre can sometimes feel like a bit of a leap, so finding a show that’s colourful, engaging and genuinely family-friendly is always a win. Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at The Lowry turned out to be exactly that — a joyful, low-stress theatre trip that worked beautifully for our family.
We were kindly invited to review Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at The Lowry on Saturday 7th February at 11am, and it turned into such a lovely family outing for us.
The show was on in The Lowry’s Lyric Theatre, and we were seated in the stalls, row K, seats 15–18. We had an excellent view from these seats, with a clear sightline to the stage and plenty of space for the kids to see what was going on. Booster seats were available too, which is always reassuring — we spotted them by both side doors in the stalls (doors B and J), making them easy to grab if needed.
Getting There & Facilities
We travelled by tram, which couldn’t have been easier, as there’s a stop right by The Lowry. If you’re travelling by car instead, there’s a multi-storey car park just a three-minute walk away, which is really convenient for families.
There was also a pram/trolley park near the cloakroom, so if you’re bringing a pushchair, you don’t have to worry about squeezing it into the auditorium.
The Show Experience
Although Alice (8) and Leo (6) are slightly older than the usual target age range, they’re both still huge Peppa Pig fans and were incredibly excited — especially to see baby Evie Pig on stage.
The show itself is colourful, gentle and very familiar, feeling just like stepping into a Peppa Pig episode brought to life. Alice was completely captivated by baby Evie from the moment she appeared, with the biggest smile on her face, while Leo absolutely loved the bubbles and water effects — anything involving bubbles is always a winner for him.
There’s lots of audience participation throughout, but it’s done in a very relaxed and inclusive way. One of the highlights for us was musical statues. Alice isn’t usually one to join in, but as soon as they announced musical statues, she was straight up dancing and having the best time. Both kids also loved singing along, especially to the Bing Bong song, and Splish Splash in Muddy Puddles has been stuck in my head ever since.
A Lovely Staff Moment
Once the show finished, we headed out — and I suddenly realised I didn’t have my phone. Panic set in, but the staff were absolutely amazing. One of the team suggested checking with the box office and said she’d look in the auditorium.
While I was at the box office, she came out with my phone, which had slipped down the side of the chair. I was so grateful. Every member of staff and volunteer we spoke to was friendly, calm and genuinely helpful, which turned a stressful moment into a really reassuring one.
Merchandise
There was plenty of merchandise available, with a stall in the foyer as well as staff walking around inside the auditorium selling items.
Some of the merch on offer included:
Spinning light-up George wand – £13
Light-up dinosaur wand – £9
Dinosaur plush – £15
Teddy plush – £14
George plush in dinosaur outfit – £17
Peppa in rainbow dress plush – £19
Duck plush teether – £5
Peppa bag – £13
Peppa tote-style bag – £8
Peppa backpack – £12
George Peppa Pig Live T-shirt – £17
Peppa Peppa Pig Live T-shirt – £17
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show sticker book – £5
Peppa Pig Fun Day Out activity book – £3
After the show, they were also selling Peppa balloons — I didn’t catch the exact price, but they’re usually around £6–£8.
Final Thoughts
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show was a really lovely theatre experience for our family. It’s colourful, interactive and perfectly pitched for younger audiences, while still offering plenty of moments that older siblings can enjoy — especially if they already love Peppa.
Between the easy travel, helpful facilities, friendly staff and a show that kept both Alice and Leo engaged, it felt like a genuinely stress-free family day out — and that’s always a win.
A joyful, bubble-filled visit to the theatre that left us all smiling 🐷✨
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show will be showing at The Lowry until Sunday, 8th February 2026. Tickets are available for purchase through the link provided below.
For more information about the show, please click the link below to visit the official website.
Photo Credit - Mark Senior
*Our tickets for this show were kindly gifted in exchange for an honest review.
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