We pay a visit to the newest pizzeria in Bath and discover a real treat for a family meal out Friday night pizza is something of a tradition with our family, usually at home and accompanied by a film and a huge pile of sweets for pudding – well, it is the end of the...
Category: Reviews
Review – Trampoline park at Bath Sports and Leisure Centre
Ian Waller and his family hit new heights with an hour’s bouncing fun! How high can a seven-year-old bounce? It appears that the answer is way higher that I’d ever imagined, with a huge smile accompanying the primary-schoolers efforts, even following the inevitable coming back to earth on the all-encompassing squashy soft coach mats. My...
Review – Gangsta Granny at the Theatre Royal Bath
Si Bensley and his family enjoy a night of dancing, silliness and criminal activity Cabbages, knitted jumpers and farting. Just add a dash of dancing and the heist of the century, and you have the perfect recipe for an enjoyable couple of hours at the theatre. Gangsta Granny, written by David Walliams, has come to...
Review – Dear Zoo at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
Sarah Jones and her young children enjoy a modern children’s classic at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon My six year old daughter was very excited to see the advertisement for the ‘Dear Zoo Live Tour’ coming to The Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. With the recommended age being from 2+, I thought she might have been a...
Review – Hairspray at the Bristol Hippodrome
Si Bensley enjoys his first visit to the Bristol Hippodrome to see Hairspray with his 13 year old daughter My daughter, who’s a huge fan of the 2007 film, asked if we could see the stage version of Hairspray, the flamboyant musical set in 1960s America. I’ve been aware of the the musical since John...
Review – The Importance of Being Earnest at the Theatre Royal, Bath
Nicola Harvey enjoys a theatre classic from Oscar Wilde I was so looking forward to seeing The Importance of Being Earnest again and luckily this production didn’t disappoint. What could be better on a freezing cold night than a little Oscar Wilde? Not much, as it turns out. The set was reassuringly traditional, Algernon ate...
Review – Wicked at The Bristol Hippodrome
Wicked is back at the Bristol Hippodrome, offering a truly magical family evening out. Ian Waller and his daughter took the road to Oz to find out more… Last time I saw Wicked at the Bristol Hippodrome, it was a rare childfree evening out with my wife, and we absolutely loved the show. This time...
Monkton Combe pupils celebrate school’s 150th anniversary
Pupils at Monkton Combe School have joined forces with former students for a celebration of the school’s 150 years in Bath. Generations of Old Monktonians and staff came together with current pupils for the historic anniversary Service of Celebration at Bath Abbey. The school was founded in 1868 in Monkton Combe village, just a mile...
Review – Blood Brothers at the Theatre Royal Bath
Nicola Harvey revisits this theatre classic, this time with her 12 year daughter for company There’s a good reason why Blood Brothers is touring again in 2018, over 30 years since its premiere in 1987. In fact there are many reasons. I had seen Blood Brothers before, but it has been 15 years at least...
Review – Hetty Feather at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller and his seven year old son enjoy a wonderful and creative example of excellent story telling Hetty Feather, you’re a star! It’s still very early in 2018, but we’ll do well to find a better piece of theatre this year than this wonderful production that’s currently delighting audiences at the Theatre Royal Bath....
Review – We The Curious ice rink in Bristol
Anna Barclay and her family enjoy a visit to the We The Curious ice rink in Bristol It turns out that Christmas isn’t quite over yet. The We The Curious (formerly At-Bristol) Ice Rink in Bristol’s Millennium Square is still offering festive fun for families until 16 January. What a great chance for some real...
Review – Plae Thandi Lunar Blue children’s boots
Plae Thandi Lunar Blue boots from £75 www.goplae.co.uk We are so impressed! Our seven year old has thrown everything at his new Thandi Lunar Blue boots from Plae and they have been superb throughout. Over the last couple of weeks these high-performance neoprene and waterproof boots have dealt with downpours, the stickiest of sticky mud,...
Review – Christmas at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a winter wonderland full of elves, adventures and fun What an adventure! Christmas at Avon Valley is a wonderfully festive family experience that combines crafts and story telling, with elves, skating, presents and, of course, a visit to meet Santa Claus himself. And we absolutely loved it! At out...
Review – Santa Claus and the Magical Christmas Journey at the Swindon Arts Centre
Sarah Jones and her family enjoy enjoy a Christmas treat for younger children School’s out for Christmas and we kick-started the break with a magical trip to Swindon Arts Centre to see Santa Claus and the Magical Christmas Journey. As Santa Claus arrived on stage, the larger than life character captured my children’s imagination. They...
Review – Lucky Gecko’s Midwinter Box
Nicola Harvey and her family enjoy the Lucky Gecko Midwinter activity box, one of a new series of holiday boxes When I first head about the activity boxes available from Lucky Gecko, I imaginged it to be a subscription craft kit, which would have been lovely. Once I’d opened it, I realised this was something...
Review – The Ugly Duckling at the Tocacco Factory, Bristol
Hannah Millbank and her three year old son enjoy the Ugly Duckling at the Tobacco Factory in Bristol A classic tale, simply told, with a backdrop of music and costumes bringing it to live, The Ugly Duckling is a delightful play that entertains little ones and amuses their grown-ups. With no set to speak of,...
Review – Aladdin at The Bristol Hippodrome
Steve Collins and his family enjoy an ‘all-singing, all-dancing family panto’ at The Bristol Hippodrome Wow, what a ride! If you’re looking for a thrilling, all-singing, all-dancing, family panto with special effects, star names and plenty of laughs, then look no further than Aladdin at The Bristol Hippodrome. This is pantomime on a grand scale...
Review – POP! at King Edward’s School
Susannah Douch and her daughter enjoy the opening night of POP! at King Edward’s School, Bath My daughter and I were fortunate enough to be offered tickets for the opening night of this new, innovative musical. The show ran for four evenings and was sold out for all performances. The script was adapted from local...
Review – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller and his family enjoy one of the best pantomimes that they have ever seen Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Theatre Royal Bath is without doubt one of the best pantomimes that I have ever seen! From the very first appearance of Jon Monie as Muddles, through the superb set pieces...
Review – Peter Pan at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
Nicola Harvey and her family enjoy a night of magical adventure with Peter Pan at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon Well, tonight I had three theatrical firsts. It was our first visit to the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon, my first experience of Peter Pan as a pantomime and the first time I’d heard the Twelve...
Review – a family trip to Bath on Ice
Bath on Ice is back and it’s bigger – and better – than ever! Our yearly trip to the Bath on Ice skating rink in Victoria Park, Bath, has become something of a very eagerly anticipated family tradition. And each year, as I gingerly make my way around the rink, desperately trying to put into...