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Local Schools Perform for Senior Citizens in Withington

More than 200 senior citizens from the local community joined invited guests for a spectacular premiere of The Phantom of

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March 28, 2018January 17, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Sale, shows, Waterside Arts Centre

Family fun at Waterside in Sale – Easter and beyond

It’s almost time for another school holiday! But don’t worry, at Waterside they’ve got Easter family events and shows all throughout April to keep the little and bigger ones entertained.

The Sound of Music 2018 UK tour, Manchester

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February 16, 2018January 17, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Manchester, Palace Theatre, shows

The Sound Of Music arrives to Manchester

The Sound of Music is one of the musicals that everybody knows about. Most of us watched the film. But how many saw the production of this legendary family show on stage? Bill Kenwright’s production of The Sound of Music returns to Manchester with Lucy O’Byrne as Maria and Neil McDermott as Captain Von Trapp.

Circus Funtasia | Comic Clown The Geek Is Back

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February 1, 2018January 17, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments circus, shows, Wythenshawe

The Geek is Back!

Geeky clown Emilion heads up Circus Funtasia’s fiery new show this Half Term
Instead of face-paint and big wigs, comic clown Emilion Delbosq prefers a smart shirt and geeky glasses when he performs in the ring. Enigmatic and energetic, Emilion is centre-stage at Circus Funtasia with their brand new 2018 show, which opens this February Half Term in Wythenshawe.

Comedysportz Improvised Pantomime at Waterside Arts Centre

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November 22, 2017February 13, 2024 Mums&Dads 0 Comments pantomimes, shows

Shows & Pantos

It’s pantomimes and Christmas show season! With Mus&Dads list you won’t miss all the local family pantos and shows! Enjoy the festive season!

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October 16, 2017January 17, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Bury, shows

Half-Term Is Great Fun For Kids At The Met, Bury

With October half-term in Bury just a fortnight away, parents searching for activities to entertain their children should look to The Met in Bury. The town centre venue is bringing three top quality touring family theatre shows to the town during half-term week, giving three different opportunities for children to enjoy entertaining and inventive theatre that’s designed just for them.

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July 5, 2017February 13, 2024 Mums&Dads 1 Comment Manchester, Salford, shows, The Lowry

Children’s Entertainment Phenomenon The Wiggles Return To The UK & Ireland For The Wiggles Big Show

Australia’s most successful family entertainment group, The Wiggles, are coming to the UK and Ireland for the first time in 5 years and they’re coming to Manchester on Friday 4th August! Emma, Lachy, Simon and Anthony are so excited to be touring England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales this July and August. They will be bringing some familiar wiggly friends with them too, including Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus!

Circus Funtasia in Wythenshawe Park, February 2017

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February 6, 2017January 17, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments circus, shows, Wythenshawe

Circus Funtasia Return to Wythenshawe this Half Term!

Roll up, roll up! After the success of last year’s show, Circus Funtasia have returned to Wythenshawe Park by popular demand with a brand new show. But expect to see plenty of new faces entertaining the crowds, as well as some old favourites.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | collage

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December 15, 2016December 19, 2016 Mums&Dads 9 Comments Buxton, Buxton Opera House, shows

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – 2017 Annual Buxton Opera House Pantomime

What better place to watch a pantomime than the sparkling, fairytale setting of Buxton Opera House…
This year James Holmes is back by popular demand to play the role of the dame and Lucy Dixon will make her debut appearance as Snow White.

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December 2, 2016February 13, 2024 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, Manchester, shows

Shows and Pantomimes

Billy Elliot – The Musical Palace Theatre 29 November – 28 January Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of one

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales | poster for Scamp Theatre's 2016 tour

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May 20, 2016August 2, 2016 Mums&Dads 1 Comment Julia Donaldson, Salford, shows, The Lowry

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales is Back

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales, the production brought to life by the award-winning Scamp Theatre (The Scarecrows’ Wedding, Stick Man) and loved so much by Manchester families is back to The Lowry on Tuesday 24^th – Sunday 29^th May.