Theatre

Waitress UK Tour at Palace Theatre Manchester was a funny, emotional and heartwarming return to one of my favourite musicals. From affordable £15 Circle seats and merchandise prices to overcoming anxiety around solo theatre trips, here’s everything from my evening at the theatre.

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 review of The Choir of Man at Manchester Opera House, including our theatre trip, seat views, merchandise prices, audience interaction, interval singalongs and why this unique musical left us wanting to see it again at The Lowry.

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.

Bank of Dave: The Musical at The Lowry is a funny, heartfelt and proudly northern new British musical packed with humour, community spirit and memorable performances. Here’s what we thought of the world premiere production during our press night theatre trip.

Join me as I travel to Liverpool Empire for a solo theatre trip to see Legally Blonde The Musical UK Tour. From train travel and pre-show lunch to merch, seating and my full review, here’s why this beloved musical remains one of my all-time favourites.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.