WEEKLY UPDATE: 2nd – 8th February | Theatre Trips, Peppa Pig & A Lost Phone Drama
- Feb 23
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 9
Some weeks feel busy but exciting, and this one was definitely full of activity. From editing and housework to three theatre trips in one week, plus a slightly stressful moment when I lost my phone, it ended up being a week packed with memories.
Here’s everything we got up to during our week of 2nd – 8th February.
Editing, Housework & Theatre Nights 🎭
On Monday, I spent most of the day editing last week’s weekly vlog, which always takes longer than I think it will but is always worth it once it’s finished.
Tuesday morning was mainly house chores, catching up on bits around the house, and then in the evening Lawrence and I headed to The Lowry to review MÁM (gifted tickets).
MÁM is a powerful dance-theatre production inspired by Irish mythology, combining contemporary dance, live music and storytelling to explore themes of motherhood, heritage and identity. It’s very atmospheric and visually striking, with moments that feel almost hypnotic.
We both really enjoyed it, and it was honestly completely different to anything we’ve seen before. It’s one of those shows that stays with you afterwards because of how emotional and immersive the experience feels.
👉 You can read my full reviews here:All About Theatre review
Wednesday was a proper home admin day spent writing both of my MÁM reviews, creating social media posts and reels, and getting everything published across my platforms.
A Solo Theatre Trip to Bolton 🎭
On Thursday, I headed to Bolton to review The Memory of Water at the Octagon Theatre (gifted tickets). Before catching my train, I had a quick look around Primark and then grabbed some lunch from KFC, which felt like a nice little solo outing moment.
I arrived at the theatre around 1:30pm for the 2pm matinee, collected my programme and drinks voucher from the box office, and then headed up to the bar to get a drink to take into the auditorium before the show started.
The Memory of Water follows three sisters who reunite for their mother’s funeral, with the story blending humour, nostalgia and emotional moments as they confront family tensions and childhood memories. It’s a really relatable exploration of family relationships, grief and the complicated bonds between siblings.
The production balanced comedy and emotion beautifully, with genuinely funny moments alongside more reflective scenes, and I found it really engaging throughout.
👉 You can read my full reviews here: All About Theatre review Sarah Monaghan review
Friday was spent writing my Memory of Water reviews and creating the social media posts and reel to go with them.
Peppa Pig with the Kids 🐷💕
On Saturday, we took the children to see Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at The Lowry (gifted tickets), and they absolutely loved it.
The show follows Peppa and her family preparing for a new arrival, with plenty of songs, colourful sets and familiar characters from the TV series. It’s designed perfectly for young audiences, with lots of interaction and moments that kept the children completely engaged.
Seeing how excited Alice and Leo were throughout the performance made it really special — they were smiling the whole time.
However… I did manage to lose my phone at the end of the performance, which caused a bit of panic. I went back into the auditorium to look for it but couldn’t see it anywhere. One of The Lowry volunteers said they would check inside while I went to the box office to see if it had been handed in — it hadn’t, and I was just filling out my details for them to contact me if it was found when the volunteer came out with my phone. Apparently it had been wedged down the side of the seat! I was so relieved it had been found.
👉 You can read my full reviews here: All About Theatre review
Sunday was spent writing my Peppa Pig reviews for both blogs and creating the social media posts and reel to go with them.
Final Thoughts 💛
This weekly update was definitely a busy one, but full of moments I’m really grateful for — theatre experiences, family time and even a stressful moment that ended happily.
From unique dance theatre and emotional storytelling to Peppa Pig excitement and a mini phone scare, it was a week full of variety and memories.
Sometimes the busiest weeks are the ones that end up meaning the most.
And as always… I’m already looking forward to the next adventure ✨
Watch Our Weekly Vlog 🎥
If you’d like to see everything we got up to this week in real time, you can watch Weekly Vlog #440 — come and join us for all the theatre trips, family moments and behind-the-scenes life.
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