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Review of Shrek the Musical – London’s West End

Review of Shrek the Musical – London’s West End

The biggest, boldest, greenest musical that ever came to London’s West End, Shrek the Musical truly stinks. And yes, that’s a compliment! Based on the Oscar-winning animated film Shrek, one of the highest grossing film series of all time, Shrek the Musical has big shoes to fill. With a brilliantly written script, larger-than-life characters and [...]

| June 14, 2011 | 6 Comments
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Quentin Blake fan? Don’t miss this magical live show at London’s Polka Theatre!

Quentin Blake fan? Don’t miss this magical live show at London’s Polka Theatre!

Take a magical, musical journey through the tales of Quentin Blake at the Polka Theatre this summer. All Join In and Other Stories is a fantastic chance to dip into the worlds of some of Blake’s most lovable characters from Mrs Armitage and her bike to Mr Magnolia with only one boot. The talented cast [...]

| June 10, 2011 | 0 Comments
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Win tickets to Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides (3D IMAX) plus The Captain Kidd Story! [closed]

Win tickets to Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides (3D IMAX) plus The Captain Kidd Story! [closed]

Are you as excited as we are about the release of the new Pirates of the Caribbean film?  Thanks to BFI IMAX, the Museum of London Docklands and our fabulous Mayor, we’re celebrating the release of the latest swashbuckling adventure with an absolutely brilliant piratey giveaway. One lucky family will win 4 tickets to see [...]

| June 6, 2011 | 34 Comments
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Unmissable Summer festival in London: LolliBop, The Big Bash for Little People

Unmissable Summer festival in London: LolliBop, The Big Bash for Little People

A must for locals and for families visiting London this summer, LolliBop is back and it’s bigger and better than ever. Created for families with young children, LolliBop is a unique 3-day fun-filled event in London’s Regent’s Park, where you can enjoy the vibe of the summer festivals but without the hassle of a long [...]

| June 3, 2011 | 0 Comments
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Tibits Restaurant – an oasis off Regent Street

Tibits Restaurant – an oasis off Regent Street

To celebrate National Vegetarian week, I ended mine with a visit to Tibits in the West End this past weekend. I couldn’t have thought of a better way, as the food was absolutely scrumptious. This relatively new restaurant is nestled in the hidden ge…

| May 30, 2011
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West End Live in London’s Trafalgar Square this Father’s Day – FREE!

West End Live in London’s Trafalgar Square this Father’s Day – FREE!

One of most exciting events for families in London this summer, West End Live hits Trafalgar Square this June, with the hottest stage shows in London. Expect live highlights from 20 of the top West End musicals like The Lion King and Shrek the Musical, live bands, and plenty of interactive exhibits from London’s museums [...]

| May 26, 2011 | 0 Comments
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Where are the best outdoor adventures for children?

Where are the best outdoor adventures for children?

Where can you enjoy the best outdoor adventures with your kids? You’ve been telling us all about the best UK attractions for families… now we’d like to know your favourite places to explore and to let your children’s imagination run wild. Do you have a favourite adventure playground? A magical woodland area your children just love? [...]

| May 22, 2011 | 37 Comments
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Special UPPAbaby event for new parents and mums-to-be at London’s newest baby shop

Special UPPAbaby event for new parents and mums-to-be at London’s newest baby shop

The newest kids store in town, where shopping, playing & learning come together under the one roof, invites you to meet Lauren, joint founder of UPPAbaby. Come and see first hand what all the fuss is about by testing out the new UPPAbaby Vista (winner of Which 2011 Best Buy pushchair award) and preview their [...]

| May 20, 2011 | 0 Comments
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