It was such a treat seeing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang @mayflower_theatre as it kicked off its UK Tour. We were invited for press night which was filled with fun and laughter @chittyontour This musical is based on Ian Fleming’s tale and the classic 1968 film, the story revolves around an inventor called Caractacus Potts and I loved seeing... Continue Reading →
The wonderful Wizard of Oz. We’re not in Southampton anymore! I was transported (via tornado) to Oz and watched this marvellous musical in all it’s technicolour glory! @mayflower_theatre The Wizard of Oz is based on the story that we all know, largely following L Frank Baum’s classic tale. Misunderstood Dorothy (Aviva Tulley) dreams of being... Continue Reading →
A little bit of glitter in the January grey. We saw Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at @mayflower_theatre and it was just beautiful. With our energy levels flagging and the skies gloomier than ever we jumped at the chance to inject some feel-good warmth into our 2024. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie was an amazing musical full... Continue Reading →
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to Southampton we go! We kicked off our 2023 Pantomime season with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre, with a very glitzy red carpet press night. We love a good Pantomime and Mayflower Theatre always pulls out the stops. This year the amazing set design and elaborate... Continue Reading →
Come and meet those dancing feet… I was transported to 1930s Broadway at Mayflower Theatre last night! @mayflowertheatre 42nd Street is one of the most successful and longest running Broadway musicals ever! I was lucky enough to see it on tour at my local theatre. The musical follows a young woman from small-town America, called... Continue Reading →
Dear Mummy, you've been taking me to Camp Bestival since I was two - that was over 8 years ago! We've made some great memories together at this fab family festival. It's like my summer holiday home. It’s a massive UK festival and one of the largest we’ve been to. Well known pop stars and... Continue Reading →
Cowabunga! I met the Heroes in a half shell at the #TMNTToys launch recently! My mummy and I enjoyed a wicked evening of pizza, skateboarding and playing with the brand new toys from the latest installment of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: #MutantMayhem - In theatres August 2, 2023 @tmntmovie I loved the Character Toys figures,... Continue Reading →
Out of this World! Portsmouth Comic Con 2023 was brilliant. It just keeps getting better and better! We visited Portsmouth Guildhall in June and enjoyed hanging out in the sunshine with lots of comic and movie fans. I had fun browsing stands full of original artwork, comics and fandom merch! 😂 Obviously I couldn't resist... Continue Reading →
“Any day spent with you is my favourite day. So, today is my new favourite day.” — Winnie the Pooh We took a trip to Mayflower Theatre to see Winnie the Pooh: the New Musical Stage Adaptation and thoroughly enjoyed it! @mayflower_theatre The beloved “silly old bear” Winnie the Pooh has delighted children for generations and... Continue Reading →
Pantomime season is in full flow and we love his time of year! I polished my slippers and headed to Anvil Arts in Basingstoke to watch their pantomime, Cinderella. I was just in time to see Debbie McGee take to the stage as the Fairy Godmother. She looked dazzling in her wonderful costume. Rhyming her... Continue Reading →
Roll Up, Roll Up! We have something exciting to share with you! Last night we went to the most spectacular pantomime in Southampton. Actually it was more like visiting the circus. My eyes popped out of my head when I saw the Mayflower Theatre stage filled with thousands of lights and the most amazing circus... Continue Reading →
Recently we were invited to London for a very special screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square, London. I had so much fun going back to the 80s on my bike! @universalpicturesuk hosted the special event and I was transported back to my parents childhood days. We had a great... Continue Reading →
I kicked off the pantomime season with Sleeping Beauty at the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth. Unlike Princess Aurora I was wide awake throughout the show. It was fast-paced (100 years seemed to go in a flash) and had me laughing, singing along and clapping in my seat. The New Theatre Royal is a beautiful... Continue Reading →
Recently we were invited into Southampton for a festive family day out thanks to the team at Visit Southampton. We couldn’t wait to head into town and kick off the festive season. We drove into Southampton and there is good bus, rail and ferry links from around Hampshire and beyond. Parking was surprisingly easy with... Continue Reading →
Dear Mummy, Use The Force to Stretch! Check out these stretchy toys from Character Toys Stretch Star Wars range - they are super fun! It’s the first time the iconic Star Wars characters have been seen in stretch form and I can’t wait to stretch them, pull them and tie them in knots. When you... Continue Reading →
![[AD] 🌺 A symphony of colour! 🌺 We visited Exbury Gardens over the May Bank Holiday and saw a riot of colour. ☀️ It really was a stunning overture to a sunny weekend.](https://scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/442442423_1106944080584288_4325227682595350888_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=hXAck6vBB3gQ7kNvgFXDOhY&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYCTcoKlJykdn9kxDTgNQ1HR-wgKAMoBz3DoHza-nmGUjQ&oe=6646DACD)
![[AD] 🍭 Flying into town! 🍭 It was such a treat seeing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang @mayflower_theatre as it kicked off its UK Tour.](https://scontent-dfw5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/441430516_3508631165950212_1261085934723349198_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=C62vtJmm2jwQ7kNvgHPUBh-&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYDKzgXhTsLiidQSqRWvDfIfKrbGiSSG7UfTlaa7LYtiFQ&oe=6646F6EC)
![[AD] 🌈 More is More! 🌈 Check out brand new Decora Girlz from @johnadams_toys](https://scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/440768529_1563397534202780_4130801872101171620_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=24mlWS6Ew0QQ7kNvgFx0cmd&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYAPKniKeEvlJMLN67QWIjE737mfAtYu-p-m_qOsq9V1BA&oe=6646DC89)
![[AD] 🎳 More than just bowling 🎳 We visited the newly refurbished Tenpin in Southampton. A huge entertainment centre in Millbrook which has so many great activities for the whole family!](https://scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/440745711_1011392770347543_7702167285167972140_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=gBfokRtduJMQ7kNvgGG7mUf&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYCHpKerqU-OVXSVrJVGJR6-A0tFwaOUrhlXNTyM0LpdZA&oe=6646E0DC)
![[AD] 💛 Discovering new friends! 💛 Check out these brand new LankyBox toys.](https://scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/440757347_963549184989799_3849597958073380871_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=DbcUaX6HjAsQ7kNvgEPtTxv&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYBHMZ-5RjgnyvyqLwCt6eOrAzbe_XGT93VKybvFIKGucw&oe=664708A2)
![[AD] 🎥 Southampton Comic Con! 🎥 We had the best day at this fantastic event. So much fun for the family!](https://scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/440738234_1500416410687892_6281425029229055828_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=En0novNTpvAQ7kNvgH-ihgo&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYDjGSkUdVd2akGX_bH8Wc5VhZjy3EUMSeGge1L7OcJrhg&oe=66470DCE)
![[AD] 🥷 Let’s go Ninjas! 🥷 I’ve been watching @ninjakidztv YouTube channel for years and I love following Bryton, Ashton, Paxton, and Payton’s adventures.](https://scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/440737490_1644537189420712_8401231630324009789_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=AdhOe27n5UIQ7kNvgGaWGeD&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYDhfCGf00eWCxOihVPVAXY-31On53RukzSfoiy_Xt43TA&oe=6646E48E)
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