The Hound of the Baskervilles
Ian Waller and his ten-year-old daughter enjoyed an excellent production of The Hound of The Baskerville at the egg theatre in Bath. Here’s what he thought. The game’s afoot with an all-new adaptation of the classic tale of The Hound...
Review – Into The Woods at Saint Gregory’s School, Bath
The early signs were really very good – the sold out seats, the incredible set,...
Review – Snow White at St Philip & St James Church
Susy Douch enjoys a night at the St Philip & St James Drama Group panto...
Review – Aqua Yoga with Swimcentral
Susy Douch tries a new style of water based yoga in the warm waters of...
Review – Ghost Stories at the Theatre Royal, Bath
A spooky night out and one that’s definitely not child-friendly! Do you like being scared?...
Review – Jojo Rabbit at the Little Theatre Cinema in Bath
Can a film about the Hitler youth be funny, challenging and OK for kids? We...
Review – a family visit to Creams Cafe Bath
Ian Waller and his family check out the incredible variety of desserts available at Bath’s...
Review – Tom’s Midnight Garden at The Mission Theatre, Bath
Happy 25th birthday to the Next Stage Theatre Company who are celebrating this most noteworthy...
Review – Macbeth at the Mission Theatre, Bath
A visit to one of Bath’s theatrical gems for some classic Shakespeare About a thousand...
Review – A mum’s view of the five-week Baby Massage Course
Charlotte Braithwaite and Monty share their experiences on this popular massage course My son was...
Review – Gaslight at the Theatre Royal, Bath
A visit to the opening night of a psychological thriller based on Victorian domestic values...
Review – The Music Of Cream at Komedia
Ian Waller goes in search of a little musical education for his 13 year old...
Review – Comedy night with Paul Foot at Pound Arts in Corsham
A parent’s night out in Corsham to see the bonkers comedy of Paul Foot This...
Review – Rumpelstiltskin at The New Room, Bristol
Amy Thwaites and her daughter enjoy a new production of a classic family tale My...
Review – The Upbeat Beatles at Komedia Bath
We deserved it – all parents and carers do – an occasional night out without...
Review – Friday night family meal at Alice Park Cafe
An early evening family meal with its very own children’s play area very close by...
Review – The Lion King at the Bristol Hippodrome
We’ve just enjoyed a fantastic night of family theatre at the Bristol Hippodrome Just WOW!...
Review – family lunch at Temple Street Canteen, Keynsham
There’s a wonderful selection of coffee shops and eateries along Keynsham High Street, but for...
Review – The Life I Lead at the Theatre Royal, Bath
Ian Waller enjoys a fascinating and hugely entertaining show about the life of Disney favourite,...
Review – Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. in Cardiff
Steve Myers and his family get up close with the Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man...
Review – Carters Steam Fair comes to Bath
The best fair around is paying a welcome visit to Bath’s Victoria Park and we’ve...
Review – A family out at Il Ponte Ristorante Italiano in Bradford on Avon
The first time that we’d really noticed Il Ponte Ristorante Italiano in Bradford on Avon...
Review – Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors at the Bristol Hippodrome
We love Horrible Histories – the TV programmes, the books and the stage shows, and...
Review – The Lion King at the Little Theatre Bath
What better way to welcome in the summer holidays than a family visit to the...
Review – a family visit to Paella Thursday at Tapas Revolution
A family visit to Paella Thursday at Tapas Revolution in Bath “Here, that paella’s not...
Review – The Maize Maze at Whitehall Garden Centre
Liz Lowe and her family enjoy getting lost at this summer attraction near Lacock My...
Review – Giffords Circus is coming to town
Susy Douch and her family run away to join the circus, for the day… When...
Review – Blithe Spirit at the Theatre Royal Bath
It doesn’t take a fortune teller to note that the stars are perfectly aligned for...
Review – Wallace & Gromit: Musical Marvels at The Bath Forum
OK, right from the start I admit that my family and I are all huge...
Review – Captain Corelli’s Mandolin at the Theatre Royal Bath
Louis De Berniéres’ classic comes to a packed Theatre Royal If Captain Corelli’s Mandolin makes...
Review – Matilda The Musical at the Bristol Hippodrome
What a great production and what a wonderful family evening at the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre!...
Review – a family visit to The Ghost Train at the Rondo Theatre, Bath
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a night out in Bath, culminating in a visit...
Review – Giffords Circus Xanadu national tour
Susy Douch and her family enjoy a magical visit to Giffords Circus When I mentioned...
Review – a grown-ups night out to see Alabama 3 at Komedia Bath
When a night out without the children watching a band we’d never heard of turned...
Review – Family lunch at Boston Tea Party, Alfred Street, Bath
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a lunch out at a local cafe that’s about...
Review – Family abseiling with the Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team
Who would have thought that you could have so much fun hanging off the side...
Review: Equus at The Theatre Royal, Bath – an evening of ‘remarkable theatre’
Nicola Harvey enjoys a stunning and challenging evening of drama at the Theatre Royal, Bath...
Review – a mum and dad’s evening out at Acorn Restaurant in Bath
Ian Waller and his wife enjoy a grown-ups evening meal out at Bath’s best-know vegan...
Review – Annie at the Bristol Hippodrome
Ian Waller and his son enjoy a superb night of top class family entertainment at...
Review – Tom Gates Live On Stage! at the Bristol Hippodrome
Ian Waller and his eight year old son thoroughly enjoy this clever and funny stage...
Review – Bath Theatre Academy presents Dracula at the egg theatre, Bath
Ian Waller and his daughter enjoy an evening of innovative and thrilling theatre from a...
Review – The Moscow City Ballet in The Nutcracker at The Theatre Royal, Bath
There’s a reason why The Nutcracker is so popular – it encompasses all of the...
Review – Peter Pan at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a family tradition with a trip to the Theatre...
Review – The Scarlet Pimpernel at the egg theatre Bath
You can always rely on the egg theatre for an excellent Christmas production, and this...
Review – Aladdin at the Wyvern Theatre Swindon
It’s panto time and Nicola Harvey and her family enjoy all the fun with an...
Review – a family visit to the We The Curious ice rink
Nicola Harvey and her family don their skates for an afternoon visit skating in Bristol...
Review – Rocktopus Rock The Christmas Party at Komedia Bath
Sarah Jones and her children enjoy two hours of Christmas-themed, child-focused rock fun It all...
Review – A Christmas Carol at the Rondo Theatre, Bath
Liz Lowe enjoys a seasonally perfect revisit to a yuletide classic Of all the enduring...
Review – a family meal out at Tapas Revolution Bath
It was our 11 year old’s request that he’d really love to try tapas that...
Review – Bar + Block Bath Autumn menu
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a return visit to Bar + Block Bath This...
Review – Whitehall Garden Centre ice rink
A visit to the ice rink has become something of a pre-Christmas tradition for my...
Review – Awful Auntie at the Theatre Royal Bath
Susy Douch and her family enjoy the latest production from David Walliams live on stage...
Review – a family visit to the Bath Sports and Leisure Centre swimming pool
Ian Waller and his sons enjoy a early evening of swimming fun at Bath Sports...
Review – Yippee Adventures activity kits
Nicola Harvey and her seven year old try out these new kits aimed at children...
Review – Bath Racecourse Family Fun Day
Sarah Jones and her family enjoy a great day out at the Bath Racecourse Family...
Review – God of Carnage at the Theatre Royal Bath
Nicola Harvey reviews a ‘masterfully played comedy’ at the Theatre Royal Bath What a treat...
Review – Family Friday pizza night out at Bath Pizza Co
Friday night is pizza night for our family, and last night we decided to have...
Review – Fantastic Japanese slapstick comes to Komedia
An evening of comic excellence from an unlikely double act What a fantastic show! Two...
Review – Carters Steam Fair at Victoria Park Bath
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a visit to the wonderfully traditional Carters Steam Fair,...
Review – All Cashed In at The Mission Theatre, Bath
Student journalist Jake Rosser from The Bath Studio School reviews the current production at The...
Review – The Selfish Giant at Pound Arts, Corsham
Sarah Jones discovers a children’s classic from Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde’s book The Selfish Giant...
Review – The Play That Goes Wrong at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
Nicola Harvey discovers that’s a lot to like about The Play That Goes Wrong I...
Review – One Small Step at the egg theatre Bath
Ian Waller and his family enjoy an absolutely top class piece of theatre How to...
Review – Great Expectations at the Theatre Royal Bath
Nicola Harvey enjoys a night of classic Dickens at The Theatre Royal Bath I have...
Review – The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas at the Theatre Royal Bath
Start spreading the news – The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas is in town...
Two dads, a rare night out and the chance to revisit a punk rock past
What do two middle aged dads do on a rare night out? Relive their youth...
Review – Awful Auntie at the Bristol Hippodrome
Sarah Jones and here family enjoy David Walliams’ Awful Auntie at the Bristol Hippodrome I’m...
Review – Sherlock Holmes: The Final Curtain at the Theatre Royal, Bath
Sherlock Holmes fan Ian Waller discovers some bright spots in this new tale from the...
Review – Penguins at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
Sarah Jones and her family enjoy a ‘breathtakingly beautiful’ show about families and differences We...
Review – Family meal at Bill’s of Bath
You have to give it to Bill’s, their staff training is excellent. This was our...
Review – Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at the Bristol Hippodrome
We feel the earth move with a great collection of songs that tell the story...
Review – Franco Manca pizzeria family meal out
We pay a visit to the newest pizzeria in Bath and discover a real treat...
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...
Review – Gangsta Granny at the Theatre Royal Bath
Si Bensley and his family enjoy a night of dancing, silliness and criminal activity Cabbages,...
Review – Dear Zoo at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
Sarah Jones and her young children enjoy a modern children’s classic at the Wyvern Theatre,...
Review – Hairspray at the Bristol Hippodrome
Si Bensley enjoys his first visit to the Bristol Hippodrome to see Hairspray with his...
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...
Review – Wicked at The Bristol Hippodrome
Wicked is back at the Bristol Hippodrome, offering a truly magical family evening out. Ian...
Monkton Combe pupils celebrate school’s 150th anniversary
Pupils at Monkton Combe School have joined forces with former students for a celebration of...
Review – Blood Brothers at the Theatre Royal Bath
Nicola Harvey revisits this theatre classic, this time with her 12 year daughter for company...
Review – Hetty Feather at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller and his seven year old son enjoy a wonderful and creative example of...
Review – We The Curious ice rink in Bristol
Anna Barclay and her family enjoy a visit to the We The Curious ice rink...
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...
Review – Christmas at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a winter wonderland full of elves, adventures and fun...
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...
Review – Lucky Gecko’s Midwinter Box
Nicola Harvey and her family enjoy the Lucky Gecko Midwinter activity box, one of a...
Review – The Ugly Duckling at the Tocacco Factory, Bristol
Hannah Millbank and her three year old son enjoy the Ugly Duckling at the Tobacco...
Review – Aladdin at The Bristol Hippodrome
Steve Collins and his family enjoy an ‘all-singing, all-dancing family panto’ at The Bristol Hippodrome...
Review – POP! at King Edward’s School
Susannah Douch and her daughter enjoy the opening night of POP! at King Edward’s School,...