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WEEKLY UPDATE: 24th - 30th November 2025 | WICKED AT THE CINEMA, THEATRE NIGHTS & BIRTHDAY PREP

  • Dec 1, 2025
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jan 25

24th – 30th November

Some weeks feel like a juggling act between everyday life, creative projects, and a little bit of magic — and this was definitely one of those weeks. From birthday preparations and crafting to cinema trips and powerful theatre, our week was busy but full of moments that made it special.


🎁 BIRTHDAY PREP MODE ACTIVATED

We started the week with full focus on Alice’s upcoming birthday. I filmed a “What I Got Alice for Her Birthday” video and then wrapped all of her presents, ready for the big day the following week. There’s something so satisfying about having everything prepared early — especially when there’s still lots of party prep to come!


🎬 WICKED ON THE BIG SCREEN

On Tuesday, while the kids were at school, Lawrence and I treated ourselves to a cinema date and headed to Vue at Printworks to watch Wicked: For Good on the IMAX screen. Wicked has always been one of my all-time favourite musicals, so seeing it transformed into a film felt incredibly special.

The movie itself was fantastic — emotional, magical, and visually stunning — and it really did justice to the stage show. I also couldn’t resist picking up a Wicked-themed popcorn tin, which felt like a fun little keepsake from the day.

After the film, we grabbed lunch at KFC before heading into Manchester city centre for a bit of shopping. I popped into Lush and treated myself to a few bath bombs from their Wicked collection, then visited Lindt to pick up some chocolates for Lawrence’s birthday — including the new tiramisu and shortbread flavours. A quick stop at Miniso followed, where I found a few Stitch bits ready for Alice’s Stitch-themed birthday party.


🎭 THEATRE NIGHT: THE RED SHOES AT THE LOWRY

Later that evening, I headed to The Lowry to review Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes (gifted tickets). The production was visually stunning and emotionally powerful, with Bourne’s signature storytelling shining through movement and design.

It’s one of those shows that completely pulls you into its world — dramatic, beautiful, and haunting in equal measure — and it stayed with me long after the curtain came down.



✂️ CRAFTING, CREATING & PARTY PREP

Wednesday was a crafty one. I made sticker sheets for Alice’s party bags and decorated the bags ready for the party. I also made a start on Alice’s angel piñata for her Stitch-themed birthday celebrations — one of those projects that always looks messy halfway through but comes together in the end!

I didn’t film much on Thursday or Friday, but those days were spent finishing the piñata, catching up on housework, editing videos, writing reviews, and scheduling social media posts — the behind-the-scenes side of content creation that keeps everything ticking along.


🎄 A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC IN BOLTON

On Saturday, I travelled to Bolton to review A Christmas Carol at the Octagon Theatre (gifted tickets). This production delivered all the warmth, atmosphere, and festive spirit you’d hope for from such a beloved story.

With strong performances and a timeless message, it felt like the perfect way to step into the Christmas season — thoughtful, moving, and full of heart.



📝 A QUIET SUNDAY TO WRAP UP THE WEEK

Sunday was spent doing what I do best after a busy theatre week — writing up my A Christmas Carol review, creating social media posts and reels, and getting everything ready to share. A quieter end to a very full week.


🎥 WATCH OUR WEEKLY VLOG

If you’d like to see everything we got up to — from cinema trips and crafting to theatre nights and birthday prep — you can watch Weekly Vlog #433 below.



Thank you for reading 💜If you enjoy weekly family updates, theatre trips, crafty moments, and everyday magic, don’t forget to check back next week for another update.


✨ Christmas is well and truly on its way! ✨

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