REVIEW - PEPPA PIG BIG FAMILY SHOW | THE LOWRY | 07/02/2026
- Sarah Monaghan
- 3 days ago
- 4 min read
PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW AT THE LOWRY – OINKTASTIC FAMILY FUN
Peppa Pig is a huge part of family life in our house, so when Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show arrived at The Lowry, excitement levels were already sky-high. I took my two children, Alice (8) and Leo (6), who are technically a little older than the target age range, but still massive Peppa fans. The biggest draw for them both? Seeing baby Evie Pig live on stage — something they had been counting down to for weeks.
The story unfolds like a full-length Peppa Pig episode brought to life, with a clear narrative that young audiences can easily follow. As the curtain rises, we’re welcomed into the Pig family home, where exciting news sets everything in motion: baby Evie is on the way. With the arrival fast approaching, the house is soon buzzing with activity, and there’s lots to be done to get everything ready in time.
Peppa and George are keen to help, Mummy Pig is calmly steering the chaos, and Daddy Pig is… well, very much Daddy Pig. From decorating and DIY mishaps to preparing the nursery, the show gently invites the audience to join in, making children feel like they’re part of the family’s preparations rather than just watching from their seats.
Once baby Evie arrives, the focus shifts to settling into life as a bigger family. The story explores caring for a newborn, sleepless nights and learning how everyone can help — all handled in a reassuring, light-hearted way that feels comforting and familiar. It’s particularly effective for young children, presenting big changes in a positive, playful manner while offering plenty of humour and knowing nods for parents in the audience.
The structure works beautifully, keeping little ones engaged throughout with a balance of high-energy moments, gentler scenes and plenty of interaction. By the time the family comes together for the finale, there’s a real sense of warmth and togetherness that perfectly suits Peppa Pig’s world.
From the moment the curtain goes up, the world of Peppa Pig feels instantly familiar. The bright, colourful set recreates the TV series beautifully, while the large-scale costumes and puppets look exactly as children expect them to.
The puppetry is cleverly handled, with the ensemble keeping the characters constantly active on stage. Daddy Pig and Mr Bull are especially impressive in scale, while Peppa and George’s puppets retain all their personality and charm. Alongside this, the show is packed with sensory surprises — bubbles floating into the audience, unexpected squirts of water and a glow-in-the-dark sequence that completely captivated both my children. Leo was utterly delighted by the bubbles (his absolute favourite thing), while Alice was mesmerised by the visual effects.
Music plays a huge role in the experience, with familiar-style songs that are catchy and easy to join in with. The Bing Bong song had the entire audience singing along, and Splish Splash in Muddy Puddles has been stuck in my head ever since. One of the biggest highlights for us was the musical statues moment — Alice doesn’t usually join in with audience participation, but as soon as musical statues was announced, she was on her feet dancing with the biggest smile on her face.
The cast work incredibly hard throughout the show, combining voice work, puppetry and physical performance to bring Peppa’s world to life on stage.
Emma Hilts voices and operates Peppa Pig, capturing her cheeky confidence and boundless enthusiasm in a way that feels instantly familiar to fans of the TV series. Through both voice and carefully coordinated puppetry, Peppa’s personality shines through, and she holds the attention of the young audience with ease.
Cinem Gopaul appears on stage as Daisy, the friendly human guide who welcomes the audience and helps steer the story forward. She has a lovely rapport with the children, encouraging participation and making even the shyest audience members feel included. Daisy plays an important role in grounding the action and helping young viewers follow what’s happening throughout the show.
David Tudor performs within the large-scale costumes of both Daddy Pig and Mr Bull, as well as voicing and operating Danny Dog. His comic timing and vocal delivery bring plenty of warmth and humour, drawing laughs from both children and adults, particularly during the more chaotic family moments.
Charlie Culkin performs within the large-scale Mummy Pig costume, bringing a calm and reassuring presence that parents in the audience will instantly recognise.
And then there’s baby Evie Pig, who completely steals the show. From the moment she appears, the audience reaction is pure delight. Alice was utterly transfixed, smiling from ear to ear whenever Evie was on stage, and it’s easy to see why — she’s an instant favourite and a wonderful addition to Peppa’s on-stage family
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is a colourful, gentle and engaging theatre experience that does exactly what it sets out to do. While it’s very much aimed at younger audiences, there’s plenty here to keep older siblings entertained too — especially those already invested in Peppa’s world.
Alice and Leo both came away buzzing, talking about baby Evie, the bubbles, the dancing and the songs long after we’d left the theatre. With its strong sensory elements, friendly audience participation and comforting familiarity, this is a lovely introduction to theatre for little Peppa fans and a heart-warming family outing.
A joyful, muddy-puddle-jumping adventure that proves Peppa Pig’s magic works just as well on stage as it does on screen.
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show will be showing at The Lowry until Sunday, 8th February 2026. Tickets are available for purchase through the link provided below.
For more information about the show, please click the button below to visit the official website.
Photo Credit - Mark Senior
*Our tickets for this show were kindly gifted in exchange for an honest review.
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