Your Go-To Theatre Blog For Reviews, News, And Insights On West End Shows,
Regional Theatre, Exhibitions, And Family Days Out.

Intergalactic Fun for the Whole Family – The Smeds and The Smoos Soars at The Lowry Having seen The Smeds and The Smoos  live before, my daughter Alice (age 7) and I were excited to return to The Lowry for another intergalactic adventure. This charming story, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, has been a firm favourite in our house for years, and we couldn’t wait to see how the Tall Stories production would bring the colourful alien worlds to life o

🌈 Streamers, Songs & Smiles: CBeebies House Party Live! at The Lowry 🎬 Setting the Scene On Thursday 28th August, we headed to The...

🚪 A Squash and a Squeeze at The Lowry – From Bedtime Favourite to Stage Delight! As big fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, A...

🐾 PAW Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure – A Paws-Up Family Spectacle at AO Arena Manchester 🏴‍☠️ Ahoy there, pup fans! This...

Hercules The Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane – A Bold and Bombastic Retelling That Doesn’t Quite Go the Distance Disney is no...

🎭 Cinderella Ice Cream Seller  – A Sweet and Sparkly Family Musical 🍦💖 🍦 Welcome to the Parlour! We all know the tale of Cinderella...

🎭 A Monster-Sized Treat for Little Theatre Fans! We first saw There’s a Monster in Your Show  in 2024 and loved it, so we were thrilled...

🕵️‍♀️ The Detective Dog A Paw-some Mystery Adventure for Kids! 📖 Background: A Bookish Favourite Comes to Life It’s no secret that...

The Ultimate Bubble Show – A Poppin’ Good Time at Z-arts Manchester! On Saturday 17th May 2025, we took our bubble-loving duo, Alice (7)...

As a family of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler superfans, we've followed many magical book-to-stage adaptations — from Zog  to The...

Big Laughs, Bigger Balloon! We recently took a family trip to Z-arts Manchester to see The Giant Balloon Show , and from the moment we...

The world’s most famous nanny has floated into Manchester—and it's a total theatrical treat! Mary Poppins , Disney and Cameron...

If you go down to the woods today, who knows what you might find? A very busy squirrel, a lost and curious pigeon… and a beautifully...

As long-time fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s magical picture books, my daughter Alice (age 7) and I were beyond excited to hop aboard the broomstick and see Room on the Broom  come to life at The Lowry. This book has been a bedtime staple in our house for years — we know every rhyme, every rhythm, and every "Whoosh!" by heart. What makes Room on the Broom  so special is its perfect blend of gentle tension, heartwarming friendship, and just the right amount of sil

“We’re all mad here… mad about this magical immersive experience!” After falling in love with Z-arts' previous immersive hit The 100...

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved book The Smartest Giant in Town  has long been a bedtime favourite in our house, so when the...

Taking my two theatre-loving children—Alice (7) and Leo (5)—to see The Koala Who Could  at The Lowry was a long-awaited treat. As fans of...

So Unfair – A Fun, Fast-Paced Engineering Adventure How do you make things fair? And what could go hilariously wrong if you don’t? So...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s earliest collaborations, first performed in...

David Baddiel may be best known to grown-ups for his sharp stand-up comedy, but he’s also a celebrated children’s author. Now, his...

For over a decade, Bing  has been delighting preschoolers with its sweet and relatable stories about life’s little ups and downs. Now,...

Think you know The Three Little Pigs ? Think again! Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company put their signature twist on the classic fable,...

Floella Benjamin’s Coming to England  is a heartfelt and inspiring story that has touched readers for over 25 years. Originally published...

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow & Fire – A Roaring, Rolling Family Spectacle at the AO Arena When my two Hot Wheels-obsessed...

Z-arts knows how to make Christmas truly magical, and this year’s festive offering, Christmas Lights , is a sparkling treat for the...

It’s that magical time of year again, and the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre has truly outdone itself with its latest pantomime, Snow White ....

Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler has been a beloved bedtime story in our house for years. Alice (7) and Leo (5) are avid...

The Bear, based on Raymond Briggs' beloved 1994 book, is at Waterside this Christmas season. The show brings to life a heartwarming tale...

Leeds Playhouse has a gift for sprinkling festive magic, and this year’s Mr Snow  is no exception, offering the perfect holiday...

For Christmas 2024, the Octagon Theatre in Bolton has reimagined Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book  as a lively and festive musical...

Returning to Leeds Playhouse after a triumphant UK tour and a six-month run in the West End, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe  is...

The Liverpool Everyman Theatre has long been known for its innovative and uproarious Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantos, and this year’s offering,...

Tall Stories brings the much-loved Elmer  books by David McKee to life in their colourful new production, The Elmer Adventure,  and it’s...

Dinosaur World Live , the Olivier Award winner for Best Family Show 2024, has made a triumphant return to The Lowry, and we couldn’t...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang  is one of those timeless stories that captures the imagination of both young and old. Based on Ian Fleming’s...

Le Navet Bete, known for their high-energy physical comedy, return with their latest production, King Arthur , bringing slapstick,...

In a world of towering grey buildings, where patches of greenery are often hard to come by, The Hidden Garden  blossoms into a vibrant...

I recently had the delightful experience of watching "Shark in the Park" at Home Manchester with my husband and our two children, aged 5...

As a family of devoted Bluey fans, we were over the moon when we discovered that "Bluey’s Big Play" was coming to The Lowry. The Emmy®...

Our family recently celebrated my birthday with a special outing to The Lowry's Quays Theatre to see Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, a...

A Delightful and Thought-Provoking Journey with "Ten in the Bed" " Ten in the Bed" is an imaginative and moving production by Half Moon,...

A Magical Adventure at the 100 Story Hotel! Our family had the most enchanting experience at the 100 Story Hotel at Z-arts in Manchester!...

If you're looking for a magical experience for your little ones, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at The Lowry in Salford is an absolute...

Having first experienced Aladdin  on Broadway back in 2016, I was more than ready to hop aboard the magic carpet once again—this time,...

Grooving With Pirates is a show that mixes animation, interactive theatre and music gig to create a unique theatre experience about three...

The Boy at The Back of the Class is a play based on Onlali Q Roufs award winning children's novel of the same name. The book has been...

'There's A Monster In Your Show' is a new musical for young children which is   recommended for children aged 3+. The show is based on...

My two children (aged 4 & 6) and I were recently invited to review Boxed in at Z-arts, this show is a Daryl & Co and Halfmoon Theatre...

Beauty and the Beast is this year's panto at the Sheffield Lyceum, I was really excited to see it as I had never seen Beauty and the...

This month I was invited to the Z-arts centre along with my family to see Twinkle Twinkle a theatre show which is aimed at children aged...