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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

Lawrence and I headed to The Lowry in Salford to see MÁM, the Olivier-nominated dance-theatre production by Michael Keegan-Dolan and Teaċ Daṁsa. In this theatre vlog and review, we share our experience of the show, including our seats and view from the stalls, the merch available at the theatre, and our thoughts on the powerful choreography, live music and atmosphere of this unique production. MÁM combines intense contemporary dance with live music, including concertina player Cormac Begley performing on stage throughout the show. It’s emotional, immersive and unlike anything else we’ve seen before. ✨ IN THIS VIDEO: Our theatre trip to The Lowry Seats and view from the stalls Merch and prices Thoughts on the choreography and dancers Full theatre review 🎭 ABOUT THE SHOW MÁM is choreographed and directed by Michael Keegan-Dolan and produced by Teaċ Daṁsa. The show premiered at Sadler’s Wells and is currently touring the UK with Dance Consortium. 🔗 OFFICIAL TOUR WEBSITE: https://danceconsortium.com/touring/teac-damsa-michael-keegan-dolan-mam/ 📝 READ MY FULL REVIEW: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-m%C3%A1m-the-lowry-3-02-2026 If you enjoyed this video please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more theatre vlogs, reviews and UK theatre trips. #MAM #TheLowry #TheatreVlog #DanceTheatre #TheatreReview

Come with us to see Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show 🐷💗 In today’s family theatre vlog and review, we’re sharing our experience of seeing Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show live on stage. From bubbles and audience participation to musical statues, catchy songs and baby Evie Pig, this colourful family show feels just like stepping into a Peppa Pig episode. We’ll chat about the story, puppets, music, sensory moments, audience interaction and whether we think the show is worth seeing for young children and families. If you’ve got little Peppa Pig fans at home and are looking for family theatre shows or a first theatre trip for young children, hopefully this review will help you decide if the show is right for your family. ✨ In this video: Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show review Family theatre vlog Audience participation & songs Puppets, costumes & sensory moments Is it good for young children? Our honest thoughts & star rating ⭐ We gave the show 4 stars PR - Gifted Tickets 📝 Read my full written review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-peppa-pig-big-family-show-the-lowry-07-02-2026 #PeppaPig #FamilyTheatre #PeppaPigLive #TheatreVlog #FamilyVlog

Lawrence and I headed to The Lowry in Salford for the world premiere press night of Bank Of Dave: The Musical 🎭 Based on the true story of Burnley businessman Dave Fishwick, this brand new British musical follows Dave’s fight to create a community-focused bank after traditional banks repeatedly failed ordinary people and local businesses. In this vlog and review video, we share: ✨ The press night atmosphere at The Lowry 🎺 Dave Fishwick arriving in one of his minibuses with a live brass band 📸 Red carpet & press night experience 💺 Our seats and view in the Lyric Theatre 🎭 Our full thoughts and review of Bank Of Dave: The Musical ⭐️ Our star rating Bank Of Dave: The Musical stars Sam Lupton as Dave Fishwick alongside Hayley Tamaddon, Lucca Chadwick-Patel, Lauryn Redding and Samuel Holmes. The musical features music and lyrics by Rob Madge and Pippa Cleary and is directed by Nikolai Foster. 📍 The show is currently playing at The Lowry in Salford until 16th May 2026 before heading to Curve Leicester from 20th - 30th May. 🔗 Read my full written review on All About Theatre: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-bank-of-dave-the-musical-the-lowry-07-05-2026 🎥 Weekly family vlogs, theatre trips, UK theatre reviews & family days out every week. #BankOfDave #BankOfDaveTheMusical #TheLowry #TheatreVlog #TheatreReview #UKTheatre #MusicalTheatre #Salford #ManchesterTheatre #NewMusical

Join us as we head to the Palace Theatre Manchester to see The Karate Kid The Musical! 🥋🎭 In this theatre vlog and review, we’ll show you our seats, the theatre atmosphere, the merchandise available, and share our full thoughts on the musical after watching the show. We managed to get £15 tickets for Row A in the stalls and honestly had such a great view of the stage. In this video I’ll also be chatting about the choreography, music, performances, runtime, age guide and whether I think the show is worth seeing. Even though I’d never seen the Karate Kid films before, I still found the story really easy to follow and ended up really enjoying the show. ✨ In this video: Palace Theatre Manchester vlog The Karate Kid The Musical review Merchandise prices Seat view from Row A stalls Runtime & age guide Choreography & performances Our honest thoughts after the show ⭐ My Rating: 4 Stars Read my full written review here: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-the-karate-kid-the-musical-palace-theatre-manchester #TheKarateKid #TheKarateKidMusical #ManchesterTheatre #PalaceTheatreManchester #TheatreVlog

What I bought my son for his 7th birthday 🎁 In today’s video, I’m sharing everything I got my so for his 7th birthday, including a mix of fun and affordable gift ideas. There’s a range of toys in this haul including Toy Story, Pokemon and Super Mario, so if your child loves any of those, hopefully this gives you a few ideas. Most of these items are available from Amazon, so this is really helpful if you’re looking for gift ideas for a 7 year old boy. I always find it helpful seeing what other people buy when planning birthdays, so I hope this gives you a bit of inspiration. Let me know in the comments what you’ve bought for your child’s birthday — I’d love to hear your ideas! 🛍️ ITEMS MENTIONED (If available, I’ll link what I can below) 🎁 4 in a row game - Home bargains - £5 🎁Imaginext Bo-Peep and Combat Carl figures - Amazon - £9.55 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MHRZHNW? 🎁Hot Wheels Formula 1 5-Pack, Set - Amazon - £7.99 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FHKKZ31K? 🎁Pokémon Battle Figure 3 Pack - Features 2-Inch Aron and Skorupi and 3-Inch Sylveon Battle Figures - Amazon - £10.29 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G1Z8F6JQ? 🎁 Pokemon Books - Aldi - £1.50 each 🎁Superworm Activity books - Aldi - £2.99 Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Superworm-Sticker-Book-Activity-Books/dp/1407197827/ref=sr_1_1? 🎁 Stick Man Activity books - Aldi - £2.99 Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stick-Sticker-Book-Julia-Donaldson/dp/1407186922/ref=sr_1_1? 🎁Yoshi's Crafted World (Nintendo Switch Game) - Amazon - £45.95 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MC8XD9C? 🎁Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo Switch Game) - Argos - £37.99 https://www.argos.co.uk/product/5821954? 🎁PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship (Nintendo Switch Game) - Amazon - £15.89 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FCT3F8RN? 🎁VTech Marble Rush Magentic Dino Adventure - Amazon - £47.49 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D49ZQ439? 🎁Toy Story Imaginext Pizza Planet Truck - ASDA - £25 Disney Store - https://www.disneystore.co.uk/mattel-imaginext-buzz-lightyear-and-alien-pizza-planet-truck-playset-toy-story-417151121827.html? 🎁MEGA Pokémon Eve Evolution Set - Amazon - £33.44 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NLZKM2J? 🎁Super Mario Toad & Toadette Plushies - Ebay - £11.99 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156091309298

SUPER MARIO party ideas for kids 🍄⭐ In today’s video, I’m sharing a Super Mario party supplies haul along with some fun DIY decorations I made for my son’s birthday party. If you’re planning a Super Mario birthday party, this video is full of colourful, fun, and budget-friendly ideas to help you create a special day for your child. From themed party supplies and decorations to easy DIY party touches you can make at home, I’ll be showing everything we bought and made for the party. ✨ Perfect for: Super Mario birthday party ideas Super Mario party supplies haul DIY Mario party decorations Nintendo birthday party inspiration Budget party ideas for kids Let me know in the comments if your child loves Super Mario too 🍄🎮 🛍️ ITEMS MENTIONED 1. 86 pcs Super Mario party tableware and decoration set - Amazon - £15.99 No longer Available on Amazon, Available on Ebay for £10.80 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/800017186237? 2. Number 7 Blue XXL Giant Foil Balloon 40” - Amazon - £2.99 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08P2DCRHL?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1_0&th=1 3. 30 Pack 12 Inch Matte Red, Yellow, Blue, Green & Rainbow Confetti Latex Balloons. - Amazon - £6.99 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BRB3FJF2/ref=sspa_dk_rhf_od_pt_sub_2/? 4. Super Mario silicon mould - Amazon - £6.99 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D17HGMCJ? 5. Yoshi Cookie Cutter - Ebay - £5.88 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333902437275 6. Set of 5 Super Mario Cookie Cutters - Ebay - £6.99 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304960626747 7. Dark Blue Party Hanging Swirls - Amazon - £8.99 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C8TQK398?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 8. Blue Ombre Party Bag 10 Pack - Tesco - £2.50 https://www.tesco.com/shop/en-GB/products/308122338? 9. Pink Ombre Party Bag 10 Pack - Tesco - £2.50 https://www.tesco.com/shop/en-GB/products/308121950? #SuperMarioParty #PartyHaul #BirthdayPartyIdeas

Come along with us for Weekly Vlog #453, where we share what we got up to during the week of 11th – 17th May in this real-life UK family vlog 💜 This week included Trafford Centre shopping, Disney finds in Primark, theatre trips to The Karate Kid The Musical and The Detective Dog, plus cosy family moments at home. 🛍️ Trafford Centre Shopping & Disney Primark Finds On Wednesday, after dropping the kids off at school, I headed to the Trafford Centre for a little shopping trip. I started the morning with breakfast from Greggs before heading to the Haribo shop to pick up some of our favourite sweets that you don’t usually see in other shops. After that, I walked across to Trafford Palazzo to look around Primark and ended up filming a Disney come shop with me video after spotting lots of fun Disney items. I also had a look around Primark Home, picked up a few clothes for Alice from ASDA, grabbed lunch from KFC and finished the trip with Krispy Kreme doughnuts 🍩 🎭 The Karate Kid The Musical – Palace Theatre Manchester On Thursday, Lawrence and I headed into Manchester to see The Karate Kid The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. We travelled into the city via tram and arrived ahead of the 2:30pm matinee performance. As always, one of my first stops was the merchandise stand, where I picked up a programme and one of the magnets for my collection before we headed into the auditorium. We were seated in Row A in the stalls and had a fantastic view of the stage throughout the performance. Even though I’d never seen the original Karate Kid films before, I still found the story really easy to follow and genuinely engaging. Lawrence is already a fan of the movies and said afterwards that the musical stayed very faithful to the original story. 👉 You can read more about our visit and my shorter review on my blog Sarah Monaghan https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-the-karate-kid-the-musical-at-palace-theatre-manchester-a-nostalgic-feel-good-theatre-tr 👉 And you can find my full review on All About Theatre https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-the-karate-kid-the-musical-palace-theatre-manchester 🐶 The Detective Dog at Z-arts Manchester On Saturday, we headed to Z-arts Manchester to see The Detective Dog. We arrived early before the performance started, which gave the kids plenty of time to enjoy the downstairs play area with the giant red bus that children can climb inside. Before the show, Leo especially loved the interactive “guess the smell” activity inspired by Nell’s detective nose, where children could investigate different scent boxes. We had fantastic seats in Row D with a really clear central view of the stage, and even before the performance started the colourful storybook-style set looked so inviting. The show itself was warm, imaginative and full of lovely audience interaction, and both Alice and Leo stayed completely engaged throughout. After the show, Lawrence had to head straight to work while the rest of us headed home for a quieter afternoon together. 👉 You can read more about our visit and my shorter review on my blog Sarah Monaghan https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-the-detective-dog-at-z-arts-manchester-a-lovely-family-theatre-trip-full-of-books-puppetr 👉 And you can find my full review on All About Theatre https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-the-detective-dog-z-arts-16-05-2026 🔗 Read More About Our Week If you’d like to read more about our week in detail, you can check out my Family Weekly Update blog post here: 👉 https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-11th-–-17th-may-karate-kid-the-musical-the-detective-dog-trafford-centre If you enjoy weekly vlogs, theatre trips, UK family life, Trafford Centre shopping and real-life 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 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: • 101 Dalmations • Winnie The Pooh • Bambi • 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.

Come with us to see The Detective Dog at Z-arts Manchester 🐶📚✨ This fun family show brings Julia Donaldson’s much-loved story to life with colourful sets, catchy songs, audience interaction and a very lovable detective dog 🕵️‍♀️🐾 Alice and Leo especially loved when Nell came into the audience and getting to meet her after the show was such a lovely extra touch 🥹 The Detective Dog is such a warm, imaginative and family-friendly theatre experience for younger audiences. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ You can read our full review at the link in below https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-the-detective-dog-z-arts-16-05-2026 #TheDetectiveDog #ZArts #FamilyTheatre #JuliaDonaldson #ManchesterWithKids

Come along with me for Weekly Vlog #452, a real-life UK family vlog sharing our week of 4th – 10th May 💜 This week included a Trafford Centre shopping trip, two theatre trips and some lovely family moments throughout the week. 🛍️ Trafford Centre Day Out On Tuesday, Lawrence had the day off work, so while the kids were at school we headed to the Trafford Centre for a little shopping trip together. We had a look around the Haribo shop and Primark, where we picked up a few bits for the kids before heading home. 🎭 Bank of Dave The Musical – Opening Night On Thursday evening, Lawrence and I headed to the official opening night / press night of Bank of Dave The Musical. It was such a fun night at the theatre and definitely a show that surprised me in the best way. 👉 You can read more about our visit and a short review on my Blog Sarah Monaghan https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-bank-of-dave-the-musical-at-the-lowry-our-press-night-theatre-trip-to-the-world-premiere 👉 And you can find my full review on All About Theatre https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-bank-of-dave-the-musical-the-lowry-07-05-2026 🍺 Choir of Man at Manchester Opera House On Friday, I went for lunch with my parents before heading to the Manchester Opera House to see The Choir of Man. The show was so much fun and had such an amazing atmosphere. One of the most unique things about it was that audience members could actually go up onto the stage before the show and during the interval, which made the whole experience feel really immersive and interactive. After the show, I had to rush home so Lawrence could head out to see the evening performance himself. Lawrence had such a great time too — he got photos with the cast on stage and even joined them on stage during the interval while they sang songs together, which made the experience even more memorable. 👉 You can read more about our visit and a short review on my Blog Sarah Monaghan https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-the-choir-of-man-at-opera-house-manchester-a-joyful-celebration-of-friendship-music-com 👉 And you can find my full review on All About Theatre https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-choir-of-man-opera-house-manchester-08-05-2026 🔗 Read More About Our Week If you’d like to read more about our week in detail, you can check out my Family Weekly Update blog post here: 👉 https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-4th-10th-may-bank-of-dave-the-musical-choir-of-man-trafford-centre-day If you enjoy weekly vlogs, UK family life, theatre trips, Manchester theatre and real-life 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 along with us for Leo’s 7th Birthday Party Vlog, where we celebrate with a fun-filled Super Mario themed birthday party 🍄🎉 In this real-life family party vlog, we share all the party prep, decorations, games, food and birthday fun from Leo’s special day. 🍄 Super Mario Party Prep While Leo was at school, Lawrence and I spent the day getting everything ready for the party. In this vlog you’ll see: 🎈 Super Mario party decorations 🎁 Wrapping birthday presents 🎉 Making party bags 🎮 DIY party games 🍄 Party setup and preparation I also made a homemade Pin the Moustache on Mario game and got everything ready before the party guests arrived later that day. 🎁 Leo Opening His Birthday Presents Once Leo got home from school, we surprised him with his presents and he spent some time playing with his new toys with his sister before the party started. 🍕 Super Mario Party Food & Desserts While the kids played with Leo’s new toys, I got busy preparing the party food and setting out the themed treats and desserts for the party. The party treats included: 🧁 Super Mario cupcakes 🍪 Birthday biscuits 🌈 Rice Krispie treats 🎂 A homemade birthday cake 🍄 And more themed party snacks! Some of the recipes for the party treats will be coming to my blog soon ✨ https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/ 🎮 Party Games & Piñata Fun Once everyone arrived, we ate the food before starting the party games. The games included: ❓ Question block piñata 👨 Pin the Moustache on Mario 🪙 Find the coins game 🎁 Pass the parcel 🎵 Musical statues The kids had so much fun, and the piñata was definitely one of the highlights of the party! 🎂 Birthday Cake & Happy Birthday At the end of the party, we all sang Happy Birthday to Leo before he blew out the candles on his Super Mario birthday cake 🎂✨ If you enjoy birthday party vlogs, Super Mario party ideas, family vlogs, themed party inspiration and real-life family moments, 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 me to see the world premiere of Bank of Dave: The Musical at The Lowry 🎺 Funny, heartfelt and proudly northern, this brand new British musical had the audience cheering by the end ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full review on All About Theatre: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-bank-of-dave-the-musical-the-lowry-07-05-2026 #BankOfDave #MusicalTheatre #TheLowry #ManchesterTheatre #Shorts

Come along with me for Weekly Vlog #451, a real-life UK family vlog sharing our week of 20th – 26th April 💜 This week was a really busy one as we celebrated both Leo’s birthday and my mum’s birthday, with lots of party prep, baking, family time and a special trip to Liverpool to see Gabby’s Dollhouse Live. 🍄 Super Mario Birthday Party Prep At the start of the week, I spent lots of time getting ready for Leo’s Super Mario themed birthday party. I made: 🎂 A Super Mario birthday cake 🧁 Mario-themed cupcakes 🍪 Birthday biscuits 🌈 Rice Krispie treats 🎉 A homemade piñata 👕 A personalised birthday T-shirt 🎈 A birthday banner There was definitely a lot to do, but I loved putting everything together for him. I’ll also be sharing some of the recipes and party DIY's from the week over on my blog soon 🍄✨ https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/ 🤧 Feeling Under the Weather By Wednesday, I’d developed a really bad cold and was starting to feel quite run down, which definitely wasn’t ideal with so much still left to do before the party. 🎉 Leo’s Birthday Friday was Leo’s birthday, and while he was at school, Lawrence and I decorated the house ready for the celebrations. (The actual party is in a separate vlog 🎈https://youtu.be/-g3B-i8zhYg?si=an90u5wCGa0llOtJ ) 🍔 Family BBQ for My Mum’s Birthday On Saturday, we headed to my mum’s house for a family BBQ to celebrate her birthday, which was really lovely and relaxed. 🐱 Gabby’s Dollhouse Live in Liverpool On Sunday, we travelled to Liverpool for an extra birthday treat to see Gabby’s Dollhouse Live — and we all absolutely loved it! It was such a fun family day out and a brilliant way to finish off a busy week of celebrations. 🔗 Read More About Our Week If you’d like to read more about our week in detail, you can check out my Family Weekly Update blog post here: 👉 https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-20th-26th-april-super-mario-birthday-party-prep-gabby-s-dollhouse-live If you enjoy weekly vlogs, UK family life, birthday party prep, themed parties, family days out and real-life 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 along with me for Weekly Vlog #450, a real-life UK family vlog sharing our week of 13th – 19th April 💜 This week was our second week of the Easter holidays, and it ended up being such a fun-filled week packed with family theatre trips, days out, musicals and some really special experiences. 🎭 Sisters 360 at Waterside Arts (Gifted Tickets) On Tuesday, we headed to Waterside Arts in Sale to see Sisters 360 as a family, and it was such a lovely, easy theatre trip. With Waterside Arts being just a couple of tram stops away for us, it makes such a convenient day out with the kids. We had front row seats, which made the experience even more exciting as both Alice and Leo got some lovely interaction during the show. 👉 Read my reviews here: All About Theatre: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-sisters-360-waterside-arts-sale-14-04-2026 Sarah Monaghan: https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-sisters-360-at-waterside-arts-a-fun-feel-good-family-theatre-trip-with-the-kids After the show, we grabbed McDonald’s for lunch before heading home. 🐉 A Double Show Day at The Lowry Wednesday was a very busy but exciting day! In the afternoon, Alice and I headed to The Lowry to see Zog (Gifted Tickets), which was such a fun family theatre experience — and after the show, the children even got to meet the cast and puppets. 👉 Zog review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-zog-the-lowry-15-04-2026 Then later that evening, Alice and I returned to The Lowry for The Boy at the Back of the Class (Gifted Tickets), which was such a powerful and emotional production. 👉 Boy at the Back of the Class review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-the-boy-at-the-back-of-the-class-the-lowry-15-04-2026 💖 Legally Blonde in Liverpool On Thursday, I travelled to Liverpool to see Legally Blonde The Musical starring Hannah Lowther as Elle Woods — and I absolutely loved it! 🍽️ Family Lunch & A Magical Matilda Evening Friday started with a lovely lunch at Coppice Wood Farm with my parents before an extra special evening. That evening, Leo stayed with my parents while Lawrence and I took Alice to see Matilda at Manchester Palace Theatre. The show itself was fantastic, but what made it even more memorable was getting to meet Richard Hurst (Miss Trunchbull!) afterwards and being given a backstage tour — such an amazing experience. 🐻 Mika and the Polar Bear at Z-arts (Gifted Tickets) On Saturday, I took the kids to Z-arts to see Mika and the Polar Bear, which was such a beautiful family show. The children absolutely loved meeting Mika and the polar bear after the performance, which made the experience even more magical. 👉 Review here: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-mika-and-the-polar-bear-z-arts-18-04-2026 🍝 Birthday Celebrations We rounded off the week on Sunday with a meal at Pesto in the Trafford Centre to celebrate one of our friend’s birthdays. 🔗 Read More About Our Week If you’d like to read about our week in more detail, you can check out my Family Weekly Update blog post here: 👉 https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-13th-19th-april-zog-matilda-backstage-tour-legally-blonde-easter-holid If you enjoy weekly vlogs, UK family life, theatre trips, Easter holiday activities, family days out and real-life 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 Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! 🌈✨ This magical family theatre show featured incredible puppetry, favourite Gabby Cats, interactive fun and unforgettable songs. A colourful, joy-filled adventure for young fans — we gave it 5 stars! Full review on All About Theatre. #GabbysDollhouseLive #FamilyTheatre #TheatreReview #UKTheatre #FamilyDaysOut

Come with us to see Zog at The Lowry 🐉✨ Zog follows a keen but accident-prone dragon as he learns all the skills he needs at dragon school—from flying and roaring to capturing a princess. Along the way, he meets Pearl, who helps him through his many mishaps, and together they discover that sometimes the best path is your own 💛 This is such a fun, feel-good family show with catchy songs, brilliant puppetry and lots of laugh-out-loud moments. Alice and Leo loved joining in roaring with the dragons and were both up dancing to the finale! …and we gave it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #Zog #FamilyTheatre #TheLowry #KidsTheatre #ManchesterDaysOut

Come with us to see Sisters 360 at Waterside Arts 🛹✨ A fun, high-energy show all about sisterhood, skateboarding and chasing your dreams ❤️ Alice was completely transfixed and loved getting a handshake and fist bump from Salima 🥹 Both kids also loved the colourful bat puppet 🦇🌈 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read our full review at the link below https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-sisters-360-waterside-arts-sale-14-04-2026 #theatre #familytheatre #manchester #whatsonmanchester #theatrereview

Come along with me for Weekly Vlog #449, a real-life UK family vlog sharing our week of 6th – 12th April 💜 This week includes theatre trips, Easter holiday days out, a cinema trip in Manchester and everyday family life. 🎭 Theatre Trips This week included two lovely theatre trips — a night out with my mum to see Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts at The Lowry( Gifted Tickets), and a fun morning trip with the kids to see A Squash and a Squeeze at Waterside Arts (Gifted Tickets). 👉 Read my reviews here: Inspector Morse (Sarah Monaghan): https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-inspector-morse-house-of-ghosts-at-the-lowry-a-twist-filled-theatre-night-with-my-mum Inspector Morse (All About Theatre): https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-inspector-morse-house-of-ghosts-the-lowry-07-04-2026 A Squash and a Squeeze (Sarah Monaghan): https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/review-a-squash-and-a-squeeze-at-waterside-arts-a-lovely-midweek-theatre-trip-with-the-kids A Squash and a Squeeze (All About Theatre): https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-a-squash-a-squeeze-waterside-arts-sale-10-04-2026 🎬 Cinema Trip & Family Day Out We also headed into Manchester to watch the Mario movie together, which was such a fun family day out — even if getting there didn’t quite go to plan! 🏡 Easter Holidays & Real Life Alongside everything else, this week included baking, and making pink lemonade 🔗 Read More About Our Week If you’d like to read about our week in more detail, you can check out my Family Weekly Update blog post here: 👉 https://www.sarahmonaghan.com/post/family-weekly-update-6th-12th-april-theatre-trips-easter-holidays-family-days-out If you enjoy weekly vlogs, UK family life, theatre trips, days out with kids and real-life 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.

Looking for a free family-friendly activity in Manchester? We visited Spies, Lies and Deception at Imperial War Museum North — an interactive exhibition exploring the world of espionage, spy gadgets and secret missions. From the Secret Mission trail to dressing up as a spy, this exhibition is perfect for families, with plenty to keep both children and adults engaged. 📍 Imperial War Museum North, Manchester 💰 Free entry 📅 Running until 31 August 2026 👉 Read our full review: https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-spies-lies-and-deception-exhibition-imperial-war-museum-north-18-02-2026

We visited Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and it was such a fun family day out! 🚀 From touching a real piece of the Moon 🌕 to exploring interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, there’s so much for kids to enjoy. Alice loved dressing up as an astronaut and both kids had so much fun throughout. Even though our time slot was sold out, it didn’t feel overcrowded at all — there was plenty of space to explore and we never felt rushed. If you’re looking for things to do in Manchester with kids, this is definitely worth adding to your list! 💫 🎥 Watch more family days out, theatre trips & weekly vlogs on my channel

Come with me to see Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts at The Lowry 🎭 This twist-filled mystery keeps you guessing right until the end — we were already coming up with theories by the interval 👀 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍 The Lowry, Salford 🎭 Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts Watch more theatre reviews on my channel!

Come with me to see A Squash and a Squeeze at Sale Waterside 🐄✨ Such a sweet and playful stage adaptation of the classic Julia Donaldson story — full of catchy songs, audience interaction, and the most imaginative puppets! Leo loved the cow dancing on the table, and Alice loved the biscuit-loving pig 🥹 ⭐ We gave it 4 stars! Would your little ones enjoy this one? #KidsTheatre #FamilyDaysOut #ManchesterMums #TheatreTrip #ThingsToDoWithKids