Spend, Spend, Spend  tells the astonishing rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Viv Nicholson, a working-class woman from Castleford who won a...

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

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 Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street  has enchanted audiences for decades, and this season, HOME brought a dazzling new musical...

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

"Come From Away" is a global phenomenon, celebrated for its deeply moving and profoundly uplifting narrative. Now bringing its magic to...

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

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is a production that redefined the dance world when it premiered at Sadler’s Wells in 1995. Shattering...

After the Act , the vibrant 80s-inspired musical from Breach Theatre, boldly tackles the controversial legacy of Section 28, the UK...

“Wonder Boy," a powerful play by Ross Willis and directed by Sally Cookson, centers on the journey of a young boy navigating the...

Run Rebel  arrives at The Lowry as a powerful adaptation of Manjeet Mann’s novel, capturing a poignant story about courage, rebellion,...

Here You Come Again  brings Dolly Parton’s infectious spirit and iconic music to the UK stage in a way that is both endearing and...

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

Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders The Redemption of Thomas Shelby  is a thrilling adaptation of Steven Knight’s iconic TV series, brought...

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

Blue Man Group’s return to the UK with their Bluevolution World Tour after seven long years is an absolute treat. Known for their quirky,...

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

War Horse  has long been celebrated as one of the most remarkable productions in modern theatre. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s poignant...

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

Agatha Christie’s legendary Murder on the Orient Express  has found a new life on stage at The Lowry, in this captivating adaptation by...

The Octagon Theatre's latest production of Brassed Off  brings a much-loved modern classic back to the stage, celebrating the resilience...

"My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)" is a triumph of heart and humour, and it's no surprise that Rob Madge’s autobiographical show...

Last month my husband and I ventured to Salford to visit the Queens exhibition at The Lowry, and what a royal treat it was! The...

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 Chorus Line has captivated audiences since its debut in 1975, showcasing the trials and triumphs of Broadway dancers through their...

Hope Mill Theatre offers a delightful peek behind the curtain with Seabright’s production of Alexander S. Bermange’s "I Wish My Life Were...

Life of Pi has been captivating audiences since its premiere at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield in June 2019. Adapted from Yann...

The revival of Helen Edmundson's "Coram Boy," adapted from Jamila Gavin's acclaimed novel, is a testament to the enduring legacy of...

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

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...

Testmatch is written by Kate Attwell, Atwell is an emerging playwright known for her innovative and thought-provoking works that often...

Frankie Goes to Bollywood is a new musical from Pravesh Kumar of RIFCO, a theatre company known for producing accessible plays and...

The Syndicate is an exciting new comedy-drama that is based on the immensely popular BBC TV series created by the talented Kay Mellor....

The Kite Runner, a stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's internationally bestselling novel of the same name, was skillfully adapted for...

42 Balloons has been my most eagerly anticipated show of 2024, especially after attending it's press launch at The Lowry back in January...

Little Shop of Horrors the musical is one of my favourite musicals as it combines some of my favourite things Sci-Fi, Horror, comedy and...

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...

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a classic whodunnit mystery which has been popular with theatre goers for a long time and is the...

'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...

Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose is currently on a UK tour after a record-breaking West End season, I was invited to review the show at...

Calendar Girls the musical is based on the 2003 movie of the same name which was in turn based on a true story. When the musical was...

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...

The Good Enough Mums Club is a musical created by book writer and lyricist Emily Beecher. Emily Suffered with postnatal depression and...

"Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World: The Musical," currently enchanting audiences at The Lowry, is an adaptation of Kate...

To Wong Foo The Musical is based on the 1995 cult-classic movie To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar and has been written and...

Quiz is a play by playwright James Graham and was inspired by the book “Bad Show: The Quiz, The Cough, The Millionaire Major” by Bob...