Northern Ballet’s Hansel and Gretel: A Classic Fairytale with a Modern Twist
After a break from theatres and shows post-festive season, we were welcomed back into the arts with a child-friendly ballet of Hansel and Gretel at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre. In true chaotic-parent style, I managed to confuse the theatres*, meaning we arrived by the skin of our teeth and missed out on the […]
The Music House Christmas Special: 14 December
A brief visit, but so worthwhile! We took two of our children to the Music House Christmas Special, and it was magical from start to finish. The place was absolutely packed, buzzing with excitement as people gathered to hear a variety of talented musicians take the stage. Among them were the ever-cool Solar Jets and […]
A Slice of Christmas Magic With Beauty and The Beast at Pizza Express
When I heard Pizza Express was hosting a special Christmas event with a snippet of the Beauty and the Beast pantomime from the Carriageworks Theatre, I knew it was a must. Theatre? Food? A live performance for my children? Perfect. Though I did wonder how they were going to pull this off in the middle […]
British Army Band Catterick: ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ – at Morley Town Hall on 6 December
In the whirlwind of the festive season, there’s something magical about stumbling across a brass band—they always seem to appear just when you need them most. This time, though, I sought one out deliberately, attending The Spirit of Christmas at Morley Town Hall on a Friday night. My 21-year-old self would have been horrified at […]
Mr Snow Matinee at Leeds Playhouse on 5 December
We officially kicked off our 2024 festive bucket list with a heartwarming family trip to The Playhouse to see Mr Snow. After last year’s epic meltdown halfway through The Enormous Crocodile (which still haunts me), I was a little apprehensive about how my three-year-old son would cope this time. But to my relief—and joy—he absolutely […]
