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Review: Paradox Museum London

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September 15, 2024

Over the summer we spent quite a lot of time in London to see some of our favourite musicals, which also left us looking for other things to do with the kids.

I spotted a poster for the Paradox Museum on a tube poster and it looked fun, so I…

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Review: Ghost the Musical Tour, Bournemouth

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September 12, 2024

Ghost was one of my favourite films of the 90’s, so when I discovered it was being turned into a musical, I was very excited to see it.

Like Bodyguard and Sister Act, the story lends itself perfectly to the stage and you are drawn into the story before the…

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Review: Heathers’ The Musical Tour

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September 4, 2024

If you have been following my blog recently, you will know we have had a busy summer of seeing musicals, taking full advantage of the “kids go free” offer.

One musical that Eliza had been desperate to see was Heathers The Musical, which we didn’t think was on, but a…


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Review: Frozen The Musical Theatre Royal London

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September 2, 2024

Eliza and I last saw Frozen the Musical back in 2021 and loved it, so when we heard it was closing in September 2024 I decided to book tickets to see it again with her, my older daughter, Abbey and granddaughter, Lilah.

Unlike our last visit, where Covent Garden had…

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Review: Sister Act the Musical Tour

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August 23, 2024

Sister Act the Musical Tour landed in Bournemouth this week and we were lucky enough to be invited along to the press night on Monday.

Based on the 1992 film of the same name, the story follows Disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, as her life takes a surprising turn when…

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Camp Bestival 2024 in Review

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August 13, 2024

I cannot quite believe I am saying this, but this was our 11th year at Camp Bestival, having first attended since Sebby was six weeks old back in 2013.

The festival has grown, developed and changed since our first visit all those years ago but our old favourites are still…

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Review: Hades Town London

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August 8, 2024

We have been making the most of the Kids Go Free at the theatre this summer, where children aged 17 and under go free when accompanied by an adult paying full price between Wednesday 24 July – Friday 6 September. 

Following on from Mean Girls, our next musical to see…

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Bird of Prey Experience Day with Xtreme Dorset Falconry Park

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June 18, 2024

I have always wanted to do a Bird of Prey Experience Day and finally, after a few years of hinting, my family bought me an experience day voucher for Christmas.

With the great British weather being very damp this year, I held off booking the experience until it was a…

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Afternoon Tea at Sculpture by the Lakes

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June 2, 2024

Back in 2020, we were introduced to Sculpture by the Lakes near Dorchester and we have been keen to revisit ever since.

Our last visit was during lockdown, when their cafe wasn’t really open, so when I found out they did Afternoon Tea, I bought a voucher for my Mum…

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Review: Axeology Southampton

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May 5, 2024

As the kids get older, trying to find activities that they can all engage with, can be tricky.

We were invited to try out Axeology, an urban axe throwing venue in Southampton city centre.

As cubs / scouts, the kids have tried tomahawk throwing before, but never against us adults so…

KARA GUPPY
Bournemouth

Are we nearly there yet? is a new online blog run by me, Kara Guppy, and is named as such thanks to my daughter Eliza who always asks that very question when we are less than 5 minutes up the road heading off on our adventures. You may know me from my other family blog chelseamamma.co.uk