Christmas Spectacular - Regent Centre, Christchurch Review

 Seeing a show at Christmas is something that I love to do. And whilst I do love a pantomime just as much as the next person, I love it when a production company does something a bit different over the festive period.

The Glad Rag Production Company have been hosting the Christmas Spectacular at the Regent Centre in Christchurch for the past 7 years and whilst it doesn't fit in the pantomime genre, it's a fantastically funny show for the whole family to enjoy. 

Glad Rag Productions Christmas Spectacular

Dick Whittington Panto Review - Lighthouse Poole

 Heading to the Lighthouse, Poole's pantomime is a Christmas tradition in our house. Every year we are blown away with how fantastic and fun their pantomimes are. With something to please everyone, we couldn't wait to head to see what they had in store for us this year.

Gracing the stage this time around was the tale of poor Dick Whittington, the story of the young boy from Poole who heads to London for fame and fortune. With villainous characters and catchy songs, it was a night that had adults and children laughing, cheering and singing along in their seats. Written and produced by Duncan Reeves Productions, who have led the way with the last two shows at the Lighthouse we knew we were in for a fab night.

The cast of Dick Whittington Lighthouse Poole
Photo by: Richard Budd

What's That Smell? Board Game Review

As many of you know, we are HUGE board game fans in our household. We tend to buy at least one new one each year and have about three huge trunks full of them throughout our house and love nothing more than spending time together. 

When picking a board game, we usually take influence on what is set to be the hot game of the year, but also try and find something that will amuse us adults as well as just Max. So when What's That Smell? came onto the scene, I knew that it would tick the boxes for the whole family.

What's That Smell Board Game