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Join us for Family Weekly Vlog #460 as we share another busy week of family life, shopping, crafting and a fantastic day out at The Lowry. This week in our family vlog: 🛍️ We head to the Trafford Centre, enjoy a delicious lunch at Pesto, and look around Primark and Primark Home. ✂️ I finally get around to setting up my Cutting Stacker. 🎶 We watch Alice perform in her school ukulele concert, and we're so proud of how well she does. 🦁 We spend the morning exploring the brand new Wild Things exhibition at The Lowry, we met Elmer the Elephant, enjoyed the family activities and discovering everything the exhibition has to offer. ☕ Leo and I finish the week by making personalised teacher gifts, creating custom mugs and matching pens using sublimation. If you enjoy family vlogs, UK family days out, theatre trips, Trafford Centre shopping, Disney shopping and creative craft projects, we'd love to have you subscribe for more weekly family adventures. 📖 Read This Week's Family Weekly Update Read this week's Family Weekly Update on the blog: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-13th-19th-july-leo-s-leaving-assembly-wild-things-at-the-lowry-handmade 🎭 Read More About Wild Things Read our full review of Wild Things at The Lowry on All About Theatre: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-wild-things-exhibition-at-the-lowry 🎶 Music from Epidemic Sound I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO. #FamilyVlog #WildThings #TheLowry #TraffordCentre #Manchester

Join us for Day 2 of our London adventure as we spend another incredible day exploring London, shopping and seeing even more amazing West End shows. In today's London vlog we: 🥐 Enjoy breakfast at The Z Hotel Soho 🚇 Travel around London on the Underground 🛍️ Explore Selfridges London, including the famous Jellycat shop 🏰 Visit the Disney Store London to see all the latest Disney merchandise 🍟 Stop for lunch before heading to the theatre 👠 Watch the matinee performance of The Devil Wears Prada Musical, where we were lucky enough to be sitting in the second row 🥩 Enjoy a delicious dinner at Flat Iron Piccadilly 🪲 Finish the day with the evening performance of Beetlejuice The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre, just a short walk from our hotel. Day 2 was packed from start to finish and was probably our busiest day of the whole trip. From shopping in London's famous stores to seeing two fantastic West End musicals, we couldn't have asked for a better day. If you enjoy London vlogs, West End theatre trips, travel videos, Disney shopping and UK city breaks, don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss Day 3! 🎭 Read Our Theatre Reviews 👠 The Devil Wears Prada – All About Theatre (Coming Soon) 🪲 Beetlejuice The Musical – All About Theatre (Coming Soon) 🏨 Read our review of The Z Hotel Soho on Sarah Monaghan — coming soon! 🎥 Watch our Z Hotel Soho room tour and review video — coming soon! 📖 Read our blog post about our London trip on Sarah Monaghan — coming soon! 📺 Watch the rest of our London series ▶️ London Vlog Day 1 - https://youtu.be/SHVwAWXHz9M?si=geLMah34EqhaxtPo ▶️ London Vlog Day 3 - Coming Soon 🎶 Music from Epidemic Sound I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO. #LondonVlog #WestEnd #Beetlejuice #DevilWearsPrada #DisneyStore

Join me for a Disney Come Shop With Me at the brand new Disney Store inside Selfridges at the Trafford Centre in Manchester. In this video we'll take a look around the store to see what Disney merchandise is currently available, including: ✨ Disneyland merchandise ✨ Walt Disney World merchandise ✨ Disney Adventure World merchandise ✨ Disney plush toys ✨ Disney pins ✨ Disney mugs ✨ Disney homeware ✨ Collectables and gifts The new Disney Store inside Selfridges is much smaller than the old standalone Disney Stores, but there was still plenty to look at and I was pleasantly surprised by how much stock they had available during our visit. If you're planning a trip to the Trafford Centre or simply want to see what Disney products are currently available in UK stores, hopefully this video gives you a good look around the shop. If you enjoy Disney shopping videos, Disney store tours, Disney merchandise videos and UK Disney content, don't forget to subscribe for more videos. 🏰 Which item would you have taken home? 📍 Filmed at the Disney Store inside Selfridges, Trafford Centre, Manchester, UK. 🎶 Music from Epidemic Sound I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO. #DisneyStore #DisneyShopping #TraffordCentre

Join us for the final day of our family holiday at Ribby Hall Village as we check out of our Diamond Cottage before making the most of one last adventure in nearby Blackpool! 🌊🚂 Rather than heading straight home, we caught the bus into Blackpool for a fun-filled family day out. We spent some time in the arcades, visited Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play, explored SEA LIFE Blackpool, enjoyed a walk along the beach, and then caught the train home after an unforgettable family holiday. This was the perfect way to end our Ribby Hall Village break, combining some of Blackpool's most popular family attractions with a relaxing afternoon by the seaside. 📅 Date: 7th June 2024 📍 Locations: Ribby Hall Village & Blackpool 🏡 Staying in a Diamond Cottage at Ribby Hall Village 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Autism-friendly UK family vlog Watch More Ribby Hall Holiday Vlogs 🏡 Diamond Cottage Tour https://youtu.be/yBpS4LLWKBc 🚂 Day 1 – Travel, Cottage Tour & The Hive https://youtu.be/pCXT2IhGcHE 🧁 Day 2 – Play-Doh, Crafts, Swimming & Date Night https://youtu.be/ns4SDm1FGBA 🦕 Day 3 – Builders, Dinosaurs, Gardening & Bingo https://youtu.be/xnzMSBjEnO4 🎨 Day 4 – Puppet Making, Biscuit Decorating & Wild Discovery Zoo https://youtu.be/rh7xXBqhPvA ✨ If you enjoy UK family travel vlogs, autism-friendly days out, UK staycations, family attractions and everyday adventures, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE! 🎵 Music from Epidemic Sound • I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO • 📚 Blog: Sarah Monaghan – Family, Fun & Everyday Magic https://sarahlouisemonaghan.wixsite.com/sarah-monaghan

Join us for Day 1 of our London adventure as we travel from Manchester to London for three days packed with theatre, sightseeing and West End fun. In this first London vlog we: 🚆 Travel from Manchester to London by train 🏨 Check into The Z Hotel Soho in the heart of London's theatre district 🎭 Head to the Fortune Theatre for the matinee performance of Operation Mincemeat 👾 Spend the evening at the Phoenix Theatre watching Stranger Things: The First Shadow This was such an incredible first day in London and the perfect start to our West End theatre trip. If you enjoy London vlogs, West End theatre trips, theatre reviews, travel videos and UK staycation content, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the rest of our London series. 🎭 Read my Operation Mincemeat review on All About Theatre: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-operation-mincemeat-fortune-theatre-23-06-2026 👾 Read my Stranger Things: The First Shadow review on All About Theatre: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-stranger-things-the-first-shadow-phoenix-theatre-west-end-23-06-2026 🏨 Read our review of The Z Hotel Soho on https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/ — coming soon! 🎥 Watch our Z Hotel Soho room tour and review video — coming soon! 📖 Read our blog post about our London trip on https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/ — coming soon! 📺 Watch the rest of our London series: ▶️ London Vlog Day 2 - https://youtu.be/yht785_lcH8 ▶️ London Vlog Day 3 - Coming Soon 🎶 Music from Epidemic Sound I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO. #LondonVlog #WestEnd #OperationMincemeat #StrangerThingsTheFirstShadow #LondonTravelVlog #TheatreVlog

Come shopping with me in Primark & Primark Home in Trafford as I take a look at some of the latest Disney collections currently in store. In this this Disney Primark shop with me video, I show a selection of the Disney products available including several themed collections. If you love Disney merchandise or enjoy browsing Primark’s latest ranges, this video gives you a look at what you might find in store right now. ✨ Collections featured in this video include: • Ratatouille collection • Toy Story collection • Bambi collection • Stitch collection • Mickey collection • Minnie collection • Disney homeware • Disney accessories • Disney clothing and gifts This is a relaxed shopping video with music only, giving you a closer look at the latest Disney finds available in store. Primark regularly releases new Disney collections, and it’s always fun to see what characters and themes appear next! If you enjoy Disney shopping videos, Primark hauls, or shop with me store walkthroughs, make sure to subscribe for more theatre trips, vlogs, and shopping videos. 🎥 On my channel you’ll also find: • Theatre trips and reviews • Weekly vlogs • Family days out • Shop with me videos 👍 If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe. 🎶 Music from Epidemic Sound. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO.

🏰 Come Shop With Me - the Disney Store London | What's New In The Disney Store For June / July ✨ Calling all Disney fans! Join me for a magical Come Shop With Me adventure at the Disney Store on Oxford Street, London. In this video, I take you on a walk-around tour of the store to show you what’s currently in stock — from plush toys and Loungefly bags to classic character merch, princess dresses, and exclusive Disney London souvenirs. Whether you're planning a trip or just love a bit of Disney window shopping, this video gives you a real-time look at what's in store! I was seriously tempted by a few goodies… but I managed to resist (just about!) as we were heading straight to the theatre afterwards. 📍 Filmed: Summer 2026 🛍️ Shop tour includes: • Disney plush toys • Adult & children’s clothing • Loungefly bags & backpacks • Homeware & kitchenware • London-exclusive merchandise • Accessories, pins & more 🧚 Let me know in the comments — what would you have picked up? #DisneyStoreLondon #ComeShopWithMe #DisneyShoppingVlog #DisneyUK #LoungeflyDisney #DisneyMerchandise #DisneyMagic

Come along with us for Weekly Vlog #459, where we share everything we got up to during the week of 6th - 12th July 2026. This week's vlog includes: 🎭 A theatre trip with my dad to see Thespians at HOME Manchester, Mischief Theatre's brand new musical comedy. 🎶 A press night visit to see Fun Home at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester with Lawrence. 🍩 A trip to Krispy Kreme to make use of our 12 donuts for £12 voucher, followed by a quick stop at ASDA. 🎪 Lots of fun at Leo's school fair, including bouncy castles, games, prizes, cakes and ice cream. If you enjoy family vlogs, theatre trips, Manchester days out and behind-the-scenes theatre content, don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new video. 📖 Read More 🎭 Thespians Review - Sarah Monaghan https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-thespians-at-home-manchester-a-chaotic-and-very-fun-theatre-trip-with-dad 🎭 Fun Home Review - Sarah Monaghan https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-fun-home-at-the-royal-exchange-theatre-manchester 🎭 Thespians Review - All About Theatre https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-thespians-home-manchester 🎭 Fun Home Review - All About Theatre https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-fun-home-the-royal-exchange-theatre-manchester 📝 Read this week's Family Weekly Update: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-6th-12th-july-the-tooth-fairy-thespians-fun-home-leo-s-school-fair Thanks for watching 💜

🎭 Come with me to see Fun Home at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. Based on Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir, this five-time Tony Award-winning musical explores family, identity and memory through the story of Alison and her relationship with her father. Funny, moving and beautifully honest, the Royal Exchange Theatre production combines outstanding performances, an incredible score by Jeanine Tesori and storytelling that had audiences laughing one moment and completely silent the next. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I gave Fun Home five stars. I gave Fun Home five stars. 📍 Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester 📅 Until 1st August 2026 Read the full review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-fun-home-the-royal-exchange-theatre-manchester 🎶 Music from Epidemic Sound #FunHome #RoyalExchangeTheatre #ManchesterTheatre #MusicalTheatre #TheatreReview

🎭 Come with me to see Mischief Theatre's brand new musical, Thespians. Set in Ancient Greece in 534 BC, the show follows a group of unlikely heroes as they set out to save their island from drought, accidentally inventing acting along the way. Expect theatrical chaos, Greek mythology jokes, catchy songs and plenty of laughs throughout the evening. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I gave Thespians 4 stars. 🏛️ Catch Thespians at HOME Manchester until 18th July 2026: https://www.homemcr.org/whats-on/thespians-5qqx Read my full review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-thespians-home-manchester #Thespians #MischiefTheatre #Shorts #MusicalTheatre #TheatreReview

Come along with us for Weekly Vlog #458, where we share everything we got up to during the week of 29th June – 5th July 2026. This week's vlog begins at the official High School Musical press launch at The Lowry, where Lawrence and I got an exclusive first look at the upcoming UK production, including cast interviews, live performances, costume and set reveals, and a chance to hear from the creative team behind the show. We also enjoyed a shopping trip into Manchester, including lunch at Pesto, a visit to The Entertainer, Primark and Krispy Kreme, where we found some great Super Mario and Disney bargains. On Friday, I took Alice and Leo to The Gruffalo at The Lowry for a fantastic family theatre trip. We finish the week with a family cinema trip to see Toy Story 5, followed by a meal in Manchester before heading home. 📖 Read Our Family Weekly Update If you'd like to read more about our week in detail, including the High School Musical press launch, our Trafford Centre shopping trip, The Gruffalo at The Lowry and our family trip to see Toy Story 5, you can read this week's Family Weekly Update on my blog: 👉 https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-29th-june-5th-july-high-school-musical-press-launch-the-gruffalo-toy-st 📖 Read more: 🎭 High School Musical Press Launch https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/feature-high-school-musical-press-launch-at-the-lowry 🐭 The Gruffalo Review https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-the-gruffalo-the-lowry-03-07-2026 If you enjoy family vlogs, theatre trips, Manchester days out, shopping hauls and behind-the-scenes theatre content, don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new video!

Is The Gruffalo worth seeing? We recently returned to see Tall Stories' magical stage adaptation, and Alice and Leo loved it just as much—if not even more—the second time around! Packed with catchy songs, audience participation and imaginative storytelling, it's a fantastic family theatre trip for children and grown-ups alike. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We gave The Gruffalo five stars! 🎭 The Gruffalo is touring theatres across the UK throughout 2026. 📝 Read our full review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-the-gruffalo-the-lowry-03-07-2026 🎟️ Visit All About Theatre for more theatre reviews, news and family days out! #TheGruffalo #FamilyTheatre #TheatreReview

🏀 Come with us to the exclusive High School Musical Press Launch at The Lowry! We got a first look at the UK premiere of Disney's High School Musical, including the spectacular set reveal, costume concepts, East High-themed décor, exclusive interviews with the cast and creative team, and appearances from Jason Donovan, Joseph Houston and William Whelton. 🎟 High School Musical 📍 The Lowry 📅 22 August – 13 September 2026 📖 Read our full feature: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/feature-high-school-musical-press-launch-at-the-lowry 🎥 Watch our full press launch vlog: https://youtu.be/x88N2VsrDFI If you enjoyed this Short, don't forget to 👍 Like, 💬 Comment and 🔔 Subscribe for more theatre news, behind-the-scenes content, reviews and exclusive event coverage. #Shorts #HighSchoolMusical #TheLowry #MusicalTheatre

🎭 We were invited to the exclusive High School Musical Press Launch at The Lowry, where the cast and creative team revealed exciting new details about this brand-new production ahead of its world premiere. Join us as we take you behind the scenes for an afternoon filled with East High-themed décor, exclusive interviews, the first public reveal of the spectacular set and costume designs, and appearances from Jason Donovan, Tobias Turley and Leonor Correia. In this vlog you'll see: 🏀 The East High-themed press launch in The Lowry's Compass Room 🎭 Exclusive first look at the immersive set design 🎬 Interviews with the cast and creative team ⭐ Jason Donovan talks about playing Coach Bolton 🎨 Costume and production design reveals ❤️ Why this new production is unlike any previous stage version Disney's High School Musical premieres at The Lowry from 22 August – 13 September 2026 before transferring to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London. 📖 Read All About Theatre's full feature: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/feature-high-school-musical-press-launch-at-the-lowry 🎵 Watch Breaking Free performed by Tobias Turley and Leonor Correia on All About Theatre's channel https://youtu.be/qU4ieCteYZc 🎵 Watch Start Of Something New performed by Tobias Turley and Leonor Correia on All About Theatre's channel https://youtu.be/-C4eSY6VuHk 🎟️ Book tickets: The Lowry: https://www.thelowry.com/whats-on/high-school-musical-nk2f Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre: https://www.kxtickets.com/whats-on/high-school-musical 👍 If you enjoyed this video, please Like, Comment and Subscribe for more theatre vlogs, reviews, behind-the-scenes events and press launches from across the UK. #HighSchoolMusical #TheLowry #TheatreVlog #JasonDonovan #Disney #BehindTheScenes #MusicalTheatre

Come along with us for Weekly Vlog #456, where we share what we got up to during the week of 15th–21st June 2026. After spending the previous week focused on writing blog posts and editing videos, I didn't film a weekly vlog. However, I did include footage from my theatre trip to see The Ballad of Johnny & June at The Lowry, which I attended on Tuesday 9th June. 🎭 The Ballad of Johnny & June at The Lowry I headed to The Lowry with my dad to see this brand-new musical celebrating the lives and music of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. 👉 Read my All About Theatre review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-the-ballad-of-johnny-june-the-lowry 👉 Read my Sarah Monaghan review: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-the-ballad-of-johnny-june-at-the-lowry 🛍️ Shopping Day in Manchester On Tuesday, Lawrence was off work so we caught the tram into Manchester for a shopping trip. We visited: The Entertainer B&M Primark and picked up a few bits while enjoying a wander around the city centre. 🎭 Something Rotten at Manchester Opera House On Wednesday evening, I headed to Manchester Opera House to see Something Rotten! I had such a fun evening and absolutely loved the show. If you're a musical theatre fan, it's definitely one I'd recommend. 👉 Read my All About Theatre review: [ADD REVIEW LINK IF AVAILABLE] 🛒 Father's Day Shopping On Friday, I spent some time picking up Father's Day cards and gifts, with visits to Home Bargains and Aldi. 🎪 Alice's School Fair Saturday was Alice's school fair and the children had a fantastic time. There were bouncy castles, games and plenty of activities to enjoy, and of course we couldn't leave without stopping for an ice cream. Afterwards, we headed to Coppice Wood Farm for an early Father's Day meal with my dad and Lawrence. 💙 Father's Day Sunday was Father's Day and after a busy week we enjoyed a much more relaxed day at home watching TV, spending time together and playing on the Nintendo Switch. 🔗 Read More About Our Week If you'd like to read more about our week in detail, you can also check out my Family Weekly Update blog post: 👉 https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/weekly-updates If you enjoy family vlogs, theatre trips, UK days out, shopping hauls and family life content, don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new video. #FamilyVlog #WeeklyVlog #SomethingRotten #FathersDay #Manchester

Join me for a room tour and honest review of a Deluxe Double Room at the Mabledon Court Hotel in Bloomsbury, London. Lawrence and I stayed here for one night during a London theatre break in June 2025. We've actually stayed at this hotel before, so in this video I'll be showing you the recently refurbished Deluxe Double Room, taking a look at the breakfast included in the room rate, and sharing my honest thoughts on how the hotel has changed since our previous visits. The hotel is located within walking distance of Euston Station, King's Cross and many West End theatres, making it a convenient base for theatre trips and London city breaks. In this video: ✓ Deluxe Double Room Tour ✓ Bathroom Tour ✓ Breakfast Included in the Room Rate ✓ Hotel Facilities ✓ Honest Review ✓ What's Changed Since Our Previous Stay? ✓ Is Mabledon Court Hotel Still Worth Booking? ROOM DETAILS 🏨 Hotel: Mabledon Court Hotel 📍 Location: Bloomsbury, London 🛏️ Room Type: Deluxe Double Room 💷 Price Paid: £175.50 (including breakfast) READ MY FULL WRITTEN REVIEW: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/mabledon-court-hotel-deluxe-double-room-review If you enjoy hotel reviews, theatre trips and London travel videos, don't forget to subscribe for more! #MabledonCourtHotel #LondonHotel #HotelReview

Join me as I head to Manchester Opera House for the UK premiere of Something Rotten! In this theatre vlog and review, I share my journey into Manchester, show you the merchandise available, talk about my seat in the Circle, and give my honest thoughts on this hilarious musical comedy starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman, Marisha Wallace, Cory English and Cassius Hackforth. Set in the 1590s, Something Rotten! follows struggling playwright brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom as they attempt to outshine William Shakespeare by creating the world's very first musical. 🎭 In this video: • My journey to Manchester Opera House • Merchandise and prices • Circle seat view review • Story overview • My thoughts on the music • Cast performances I honestly can't remember the last time I laughed this much at a musical! Have you seen Something Rotten! or are you planning to? Let me know in the comments below. #SomethingRotten #TheatreVlog #ManchesterOperaHouse

Join me for another Disney Come Shop With Me at Manchester Primark! In this Disney shopping video, I'm taking a look at all the Disney merchandise I could find in store this week, including the brand-new Toy Story collection, Stitch, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Bambi and more. If you love Disney merchandise, Primark Disney collections, Disney homeware, Disney clothing and Disney accessories, come along and see what's new at Primark Manchester. This is a relaxed shopping video with music only, giving you a closer look at the latest Disney finds available in store. ✨ Featured in this video: • New Toy Story range at Primark • Stitch merchandise • Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse items • Bambi collection • Disney homeware • Disney accessories • Disney clothing and gifts 📍 Filmed at Primark Manchester If you enjoy Disney shopping videos, Primark hauls and Disney merchandise updates, don't forget to like, comment and subscribe for more Disney Come Shop With Me videos. #DisneyPrimark #PrimarkDisney #ToyStory #DisneyShopping #ComeShopWithMe

Come along with us for Weekly Vlog #456, where we share what we got up to during the week of 1st–7th June 2026. We spent the start of the week on holiday at Ribby Hall Village, which will be featured in our upcoming holiday vlogs, so this week's vlog begins on Saturday with a busy weekend full of family events, theatre trips and festivals. 🎨 HOME Manchester Family Creator Day On Saturday morning, we headed to HOME Manchester for their Family Creator Day. After catching the 255 bus into Manchester, the children were welcomed with balloons and stickers before spending the morning in Creativity Corner enjoying arts, crafts, colouring, dressing up and imaginative play. Leo created a jellyfish, fish and starfish while Alice made an octopus and enjoyed exploring the toys and dressing-up area. We also enjoyed lunch at HOME Bar & Kitchen before heading off to our next adventure. 🎈 Magic Gareth's Balloonatic at Z-arts After leaving HOME, we caught the bus to Z-arts Manchester to see Magic Gareth's Balloonatic. Before the show, Alice and Leo spent time playing on the giant red bus in the foyer before heading into the auditorium. The show was packed with magic, balloons, audience participation and lots of laughs, making it a brilliant family afternoon. 👉 Read my Sarah Monaghan review: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-magic-gareth-s-balloonatic-at-z-arts-manchester 👉 Read my full All About Theatre review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-magic-gareth-s-balloonatic-at-z-arts-manchester ♿ Z-arts Access Day & Adventures in Wonderland After Balloonatic, we stayed at Z-arts for their Access Day. The children were determined to visit Adventures in Wonderland first and once they were inside, they loved it so much that I could barely persuade them to leave and try anything else! 🎭 Malory Towers at HOME Manchester Later that evening, Alice and I returned to HOME Manchester for a special mother-and-daughter theatre trip to see Malory Towers. After a full day of family activities, it was lovely spending some one-to-one time together and we both thoroughly enjoyed the show. 👉 Read my Sarah Monaghan review: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-malory-towers-at-home-manchester 👉 Read my full All About Theatre review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-malory-towers-at-home-manchester 🎪 We Invented The Weekend Festival at MediaCity On Sunday, Leo and I enjoyed a special mummy-and-son day out at We Invented The Weekend Festival in MediaCity. We explored Play Street, watched performances on the Lowry Plaza Stage, enjoyed lunch at The Lowry, took part in a backstage theatre tour, watched Pirate Taxi and even met Bluey! Leo also enjoyed crafts and colouring in The Lookout before we headed home after a fantastic day together. Meeting Bluey ended up being Leo's favourite part of the entire festival. 🔗 Read More About Our Week If you'd like to read more about our week in detail, you can read my Family Weekly Update blog post here: 👉 https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-1st-7th-june-home-manchester-malory-towers-balloonatic-we-invented-the If you enjoy family vlogs, theatre trips, UK family days out, Manchester attractions, festivals and real-life family adventures, don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new video. 🔗 Related Reviews & Blog Posts HOME Manchester Family Creator Day: Sarah Monaghan: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/a-family-day-at-home-manchester-crafts-creativity-and-malory-towers All About Theatre: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/a-family-day-at-home-manchester-creativity-corner-crafts-and-family-fun Magic Gareth’s Balloonatic at Z-arts: Sarah Monaghan: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-magic-gareth-s-balloonatic-at-z-arts-manchester All About Theatre: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-magic-gareth-balloonatic-z-arts-manchester Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts: Sarah Monaghan: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-adventures-in-wonderland-z-arts-11-04-2025 Malory Towers at HOME Manchester: All About Theatre: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-malory-towers-home-manchester Sarah Monaghan: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-malory-towers-at-home-manchester We Invented The Weekend Festival: Sarah Monaghan: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/we-invented-the-weekend-festival All About Theatre: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/feature-we-invented-the-weekend-festival-why-theatre-fans-should-add-it-to-their-calendar

Leo and I had such a lovely day at the We Invented The Weekend Festival at MediaCity! ❤️ What started as a few hours out turned into over four hours of exploring, playing and discovering new things together. Some of our highlights included: ✨ Play Street with the giant U-Build structure and Scrap Street Challenge ✨ North West End Live performances ✨ A free backstage tour of The Lowry ✨ Pirate Taxi outdoor circus show ✨ Meeting Bluey ✨ Free colouring and crafts at The Lookout One of the things I loved most about the festival was the sheer variety of activities on offer. We were there for hours and still didn't manage to see everything! 📍 AT A GLANCE 🎟️ Cost: Free 📍 Location: MediaCity & Salford Quays, Greater Manchester 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best For: Families, children and anyone looking for a fun free day out 🍔 Food & Drink: Food stalls across the festival site, plus plenty of restaurants and cafés around MediaCity, Quayside and The Lowry 🚋 Getting There: Easy to reach by tram, bus or car 🚗 Parking: Available at Quayside MediaCityUK and nearby Salford Quays car parks ⏰ How Long To Allow: Half a day to a full day ⭐ Our Favourite Activity: The Lowry backstage tour 👍 Would We Recommend It? Absolutely! We'll definitely be back next year. 😊 Have you ever visited We Invented The Weekend? #WeInventedTheWeekend #MediaCity #SalfordQuays #FamilyDayOut #DaysOutWithKids #ManchesterMums #ManchesterFamilies #FamilyFun #TheLowry #VisitManchester #GreaterManchester #FamilyActivities #NorthWestDaysOut #FamilyBloggersUK #FreeFamilyFun

We recently spent the day at HOME Manchester and it was a great opportunity to learn more about the venue's wider family programme. If you've followed me for a while, you'll know we already visit HOME regularly for family theatre productions and the Little HOME festival, but this visit gave us the chance to spend more time exploring some of the other family-friendly activities available. The children loved spending time in Creativity Corner, which has become one of their favourite parts of visiting HOME. Alice enjoyed the dressing-up costumes, puppets and imaginative play, while Leo got stuck into the crafts and proudly made a jellyfish to take home. We also tried HOME Bar & Kitchen for the first time and the pizza and chips were a huge hit with all of us. And our day at HOME didn't end there either, as Alice and I returned later that evening to watch Malory Towers. It was the perfect way to round off the day and a lovely reminder that HOME offers so much for families. We've also attended Little HOME for the last two years and already have several events booked for this summer. Little HOME, HOME's free annual family festival, returns on 1st and 2nd August with a packed programme of family activities, performances, workshops and screenings. Why HOME is great for families: 🎭 Regular family theatre productions 🎬 Family and relaxed cinema screenings 🎨 Creativity Corner with crafts, books, dressing-up and imaginative play 🖼️ Free gallery exhibitions 🍕 HOME Bar & Kitchen 🚋 Easy to reach by bus, tram and train 🎪 Little HOME – HOME's free annual family festival If you're looking for family-friendly things to do in Manchester, HOME is definitely worth checking out. You can read my full blog post over on sarahmonaghan.com, which is linked in my bio. PR Invite – HOME Family Creator Day #manchesterfamilies #familydaysout #HOMEFamily #HOMEManchester

Come with us to see Malory Towers at HOME Manchester 💙 Neither me nor my 8-year-old daughter had read the books before, so we went in not really knowing what to expect, but the show completely won us both over. Full of friendship drama, live music, playful puppetry and boarding school chaos, this warm and uplifting family theatre show is recommended for ages 8+. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Malory Towers is at HOME Manchester until 13th June before continuing its UK tour. #MaloryTowers #HOMEManchester #FamilyTheatre #TheatreReview #UKTheatre #Shorts

Come along with us for Weekly Vlog #455, where we share what we got up to during the week of 25th – 31st May in this real-life UK family vlog 💜 This week was half term and also the hottest week of the year so far ☀️ which meant lots of garden play, paddling pools, ice lollies and trying to stay cool. We also had a lovely theatre trip to see Waitress The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. 🎭 Waitress The Musical – Palace Theatre Manchester On Wednesday, I headed into Manchester to see Waitress The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. It’s such a lovely musical with some fantastic songs, emotional moments and lots of humour throughout. I really enjoyed revisiting the show again and hearing all the music live on stage. 👉 You can read more about my visit and shorter review on my blog Sarah Monaghan https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/waitress-uk-tour-at-the-palace-theatre-manchester 👉 And you can read my full review on All About Theatre https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-waitress-uk-tour-the-palace-theatre-manchester ☀️ Heatwave & Pirate Ship Paddling Pool Fun On Thursday, the weather was incredibly hot, so Lawrence got the pirate ship paddling pool out for the kids in the garden. Alice absolutely loved pretending to be a pirate and spent ages playing pirates with Daddy in the water 🏴‍☠️ Poor Leo found the heat a bit too much though, so he mostly stayed inside next to the fan playing on his tablet where it was cooler. Later on, we made some homemade ice lollies together and the kids were very excited eating them once they had frozen. 🏰 Park Trip & Bouncy Castle Fun On Friday, Lawrence took the kids to the park while I stayed home. When they got back, he set up the bouncy castle in the garden which the children were so excited about. They spent ages bouncing around and enjoying the sunshine while making the most of half term. 💦 Water Fights, Slides & Paddling Pools On Saturday, Leo asked if we could get his smaller paddling pool out as well, so Lawrence got it set up in the garden. The children then decided they wanted to use the slide with the pool so they could slide into the water, which they thought was hilarious. Lawrence also set up the water cannon from the pirate ship pool and the kids spent ages running around spraying each other with water and laughing. While the children were busy playing outside, I finally opened my new air fryer which I bought a couple of weeks ago but hadn’t had chance to set up yet. 🧹 Sunday Reset & Editing Day On Sunday, I spent the day hoovering my craft room and editing this weekly vlog. After such a busy and warm week, it was nice having a quieter day at home to get organised again before the new week started. 🔗 Read More About Our Week If you’d like to read more about our week in more detail, you can read our Family Weekly Update blog post over on my blog Sarah Monaghan here: 👉 https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-25th-–-31st-may-waitress-the-musical-heatwave-week-half-term-fun If you enjoy weekly vlogs, UK family life, theatre trips, real-life family routines, don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment 💬 🎶 Music from Epidemic Sound. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO.

Join me for my theatre vlog and review of Waitress at Palace Theatre Manchester as the hit musical returns on its 2026 UK Tour starring Carrie Hope Fletcher. In this video I share my honest thoughts on the show, my £15 Circle seat view, merchandise prices, audience reactions, favourite songs and what it was like finally managing another solo theatre trip after struggling with anxiety recently. I first saw Waitress during its first UK tour back in 2021 and completely fell in love with it, so it was really special revisiting the show again and hearing songs like She Used To Be Mine, What Baking Can Do and When He Sees Me live once more. ✨ In this video: Waitress UK Tour review Palace Theatre Manchester vlog £15 Circle seat view & thoughts Waitress merchandise & prices Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna Honest thoughts on the show Solo theatre trip vlog ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍 Palace Theatre Manchester 📅 Filmed: Wednesday 27th May 2026 Waitress continues touring across the UK throughout 2026 and will also visit The Lowry, Salford from 27th – 31st October 2026. You can read my full written review here: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-waitress-uk-tour-the-palace-theatre-manchester?referral=business-feed #Waitress #WaitressUKTour #CarrieHopeFletcher #TheatreVlog #MusicalTheatre #PalaceTheatreManchester

Come along with us for Weekly Vlog #454, where we share what we got up to during the week of 18th – 24th May in this real-life UK family vlog 💜 This week included Alice’s sports day, Trafford Centre shopping, holiday clothes shopping, a little haul and a family theatre trip to see Bluey’s Big Play at The Lowry. 🏃 Alice’s Sports Day On Tuesday, I went to Alice’s sports day with my parents. Unfortunately, just as Alice started her running race, there was a huge downpour of rain 🌧️ so the school decided to finish the event a little early. Afterwards, we took Alice home and spent the rest of the day relaxing together. 🛍️ Trafford Centre Shopping & Holiday Clothes Haul On Friday, Lawrence and I headed to the Trafford Centre for a little shopping trip while the kids were at school. We had a look around the Haribo shop and Primark, where we picked up some clothes for the kids ready for our holiday. Afterwards, we walked across to ASDA, which had 20% off clothing, and managed to find a few more bits as well. Once I got home, I shared a little haul showing everything we bought. 🐶 Bluey’s Big Play at The Lowry On Saturday, I took the kids to see Bluey’s Big Play at The Lowry with gifted tickets. Lawrence was working, so my brother came along with us instead, which was really nice. The show was so much fun and the kids absolutely loved seeing Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli live on stage. After the show, we popped into the Cadbury shop where the kids picked up some mini eggs and I bought some strawberry and orange creams 🍫 👉 You can read more about our visit and my shorter review on my blog Sarah Monaghan https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/bluey-s-big-play-at-the-lowry-a-fun-filled-family-theatre-trip-with-the-kids 👉 And you can find my full review on All About Theatre https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-bluey-s-big-play-at-the-lowry-23-05-2026 🔗 Read More About Our Week If you’d like to read more about our week in more detail, you can read our Family Weekly Update blog post over on my blog Sarah Monaghan here: 👉https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-18th-24th-may-bluey-s-big-play-trafford-centre-shopping-alice-s-sports If you enjoy weekly vlogs, UK family life, theatre trips, shopping vlogs and real-life family routines, don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment 💬 🎶 Music from Epidemic Sound. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO.

Come with us to see Bluey’s Big Play at The Lowry in Salford💙 PR - Gifted Tickets In today’s family theatre vlog and review, we take Alice and Leo to the 2pm performance of Bluey’s Big Play during its UK tour stop at The Lowry. We show the merchandise stand, our seats in the circle, the atmosphere inside the theatre and share our honest thoughts on the show after the performance. Based on the hugely popular children’s TV series, Bluey’s Big Play brings Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli to life on stage through brilliant puppetry, colourful sets, music and lots of audience interaction. If you’re wondering whether Bluey’s Big Play is worth seeing with children, how long the show is, what the merch prices are like or what the seats and views are like at The Lowry, hopefully this vlog will help! ✨ In this video: Our family trip to see Bluey’s Big Play at The Lowry Merchandise stand & merch prices Our seats & view from the circle Honest thoughts on the show Puppetry, music & audience interaction Is Bluey’s Big Play worth seeing? 🎭 Show Information Venue: The Lowry, Salford Quays Performance Attended: Saturday 23rd May 2026 – 2pm Runtime: Approx. 50 minutes (No interval) Recommended Age: 3+ ⭐ We gave Bluey’s Big Play 5 stars! 📖 Read our full written review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-bluey-s-big-play-at-the-lowry-23-05-2026 🎟️ Link To Lowry Tickets: https://www.thelowry.com/whats-on/blueys-big-play-qkht #BlueysBigPlay #Bluey #TheLowry #FamilyTheatre #TheatreVlog #BlueyLive #KidsTheatre #ManchesterTheatre

Come shopping with me at Primark & Primark Home in Traffod Palazzo as I take a look at some of the latest Disney collections currently in store. In this this Disney Primark shop with me video, I show a selection of the Disney products available including several themed collections. If you love Disney merchandise or enjoy browsing Primark’s latest ranges, this video gives you a look at what you might find in store right now. ✨ Some of the Collections featured in this video include: • Finding Nemo • Winnie The Pooh • Cars • Stitch This video is filmed as a visual shop with me experience, so you can simply relax and browse the products along with me. Primark regularly releases new Disney collections, and it’s always fun to see what characters and themes appear next! If you enjoy Disney shopping videos, Primark hauls, or shop with me store walkthroughs, make sure to subscribe for more theatre trips, vlogs, and shopping videos. 🎥 On my channel you’ll also find: • Theatre trips and reviews • Weekly vlogs • Family days out • Shop with me videos 👍 If you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe. 🎶 Music from Epidemic Sound. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO.

💙This live stage adaptation of the hugely popular children’s TV series follows Bluey and Bingo as they secretly hide Bandit’s phone in an attempt to get him away from his screen and joining in with their games instead. What follows is a funny, chaotic and heartwarming adventure packed with music, dancing, imagination and lots of familiar Bluey moments that younger fans absolutely loved. The puppetry throughout the show is genuinely brilliant and it really does feel like stepping directly into an episode of Bluey. Alice loved the grannies racing around in their little car while Leo was so excited when Chattermax appeared on stage. The finale was also so much fun, with giant inflatable balls and bubbles flying around the theatre while children cheered and danced along. Overall, this is such a joyful family theatre experience and a brilliant introduction to live theatre for younger audiences. We gave Bluey’s Big Play 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💙 You can catch it at The Lowry until 31st May @Lowry #bluey #BlueysBigPlay #TheLowry #familytheatre #mancheste

Join us for a trip to see The Choir of Man at the Opera House Manchester! 🍻🎭 In this theatre vlog & review, we share our full experience visiting The Choir of Man UK Tour including seat views, merchandise prices, audience interaction, immersive on-stage pub experience, live music, singalongs and our honest thoughts on the show. This unique musical theatre experience combines live music, comedy, audience participation and emotional storytelling inside a fully working on-stage pub called The Jungle. We also share: ✨ Our seat views and comfort ✨ Full merchandise prices ✨ What it’s like going on stage before the show ✨ Interval singalongs with the cast ✨ Our honest review of the performances, music and atmosphere Featuring songs from artists including Queen, Katy Perry, Sia and more, The Choir of Man is one of the most unique and feel-good theatre experiences we’ve seen in a long time. ⭐ We gave The Choir of Man 4 stars! 📖 Read my full written review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-choir-of-man-opera-house-manchester-08-05-2026 🎟️ The Choir of Man comes to The Lowry from 13th–17th October 2026. Book tickets here: https://www.thelowry.com/whats-on/the-choir-of-man-ntq3 #TheChoirOfMan #ManchesterOperaHouse #TheatreVlog #MusicalTheatre

Join me for a solo theatre trip to Liverpool Empire to see Legally Blonde The Musical UK Tour 💖 In this theatre vlog & review, I’m sharing my full experience seeing one of my all-time favourite musicals live on tour again — including the theatre, seat view, merch, cast changes and my honest review of the production. I first saw Legally Blonde back in the West End in 2010 starring Sheridan Smith and Richard Fleeshman, and since then I’ve also seen both previous UK tours, so I was really excited to see how this latest production compared. This video includes: ✨ Liverpool Empire Theatre vlog ✨ Solo theatre trip to Liverpool ✨ Legally Blonde UK Tour review ✨ Seat view from Circle Row S ✨ Merch prices ✨ Cast changes for this performance ✨ Hannah Lowther as Elle Woods ✨ Songs, choreography & cast review ✨ A look at the Theatre programme Legally Blonde The Musical is funny, nostalgic, empowering and honestly just such a feel-good musical 🎀 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📖 Read my full written review here: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-legally-blond-the-musical-liverpool-empire-16-04-2026 #LegallyBlonde #TheatreVlog #LiverpoolEmpire #MusicalTheatre