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REVIEW - A Squash and a Squeeze at Waterside Arts – A Lovely Midweek Theatre Trip with the Kids 🐄✨
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.


REVIEW - INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS AT THE LOWRY – A TWIST-FILLED THEATRE NIGHT WITH MY MUM
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts at The Lowry is a twist-filled theatre mystery with plenty to keep you guessing throughout this engaging evening out in Salford.


REVIEW - TOP HAT THE MUSICAL AT THE LOWRY – A THEATRE NIGHT THAT SURPRISED ME
We went to see Top Hat the Musical at The Lowry and it completely surprised me. From incredible tap dancing to iconic songs like Puttin’ on the Ritz, it’s such a fun and feel-good night at the theatre.


REVIEW - ERIC & ERN AT THE LOWRY: A NOSTALGIC NIGHT WITH MY DAD
Eric & Ern at The Lowry is a nostalgic and heartwarming tribute to Morecambe and Wise, featuring classic sketches, music and strong performances in a charming family-friendly show.


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.


REVIEW - MEAN GIRLS MUSICAL UK TOUR — A FETCH NIGHT AT MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE
I went to see Mean Girls The Musical at Manchester Opera House on opening night and had such a fun evening. Here’s my full experience including seats, merch and the show.


REVIEW - DISNEY ON ICE INTO THE MAGIC — A MAGICAL FAMILY DAY TRIP TO LIVERPOOL
We travelled from Manchester to Liverpool to see Disney On Ice Into The Magic — here’s our full family experience including travel tips, seats, merch and show highlights.


REVIEW - OPERATION MINCEMEAT AT THE LOWRY — A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER, MUSIC AND SPY MISSIONS
Sarah shares her experience attending the press night of Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry with Lawrence, including merch, seats, interval and her thoughts on the show.


REVIEW - The Enormous Turnip at Waterside Arts — A Joyful Family Theatre Day Out in Manchester
Our rainy day trip to The Enormous Turnip at Waterside Arts turned into a magical family memory filled with puppets, laughter and audience participation.


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 -THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL – A MYTHICAL FAMILY NIGHT AT HOME MANCHESTER
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+


REVIEW - PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW AT THE LOWRY – A JOYFUL FAMILY DAY OUT 🐷💗
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.


THE MEMORY OF WATER AT THE OCTAGON THEATRE BOLTON – A THOUGHTFUL MATINEE AT THE THEATRE
I headed to the Octagon Theatre Bolton for a 2pm matinee of The Memory of Water, a thoughtful and gently funny play about three sisters reunited before their mother’s funeral. Here’s my full theatre day experience and reflections on The Memory of Water Octagon Theatre Bolton.


MÁM AT THE LOWRY – A UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT AT THE THEATRE
Lawrence and I headed to The Lowry to see MÁM, an intense and immersive dance-theatre production filled with powerful movement and live music. Here’s what our night at the theatre was like, from seats and merch to the atmosphere of the show itself.


Our Night at The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals 2026 ✨🎶
Lawrence and I were lucky enough to attend Big Night of Musicals again this year, and it was once again such a special night. From free tickets and packed crowds to unforgettable performances, it was a perfect theatre date night.


REVIEW - Murder at Midnight at The Lowry – A Chaotic & Darkly Funny Night
A personal press night review of Murder at Midnight at The Lowry, sharing my solo theatre experience, seat view, runtime, age guidance and why it made for a darkly funny night out.
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