AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
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The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
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We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
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Days Out, Days Out and Attractions/Events, Reviews · December 14, 2021

Jack and the Beanstalk at Camberley Theatre Review

Disclosure: We were invited to see this show for the purpose of this post however all opinions are my own.

Last night we were invited to see the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime at Camberley Theatre. After not being able to visit for so long due to the pandemic it was so nice to be back, especially at Christmas. The theatre has had a facelift since we were last there and there was a real buzz about the place, everyone was just so happy to be there.

Jack and the Beanstalk at Camberley Theatre

Jack and the Beanstalk

I remember the story of Jack and the Beanstalk fondly from childhood and it translates to the stage, in the form of a pantomime, really well. The Camberley Theatre show included everything you’d expect – Jack and his mum, a cow, a bag full of beans, a beanstalk and a giant!

There’s also Jack’s friend Jill, his brother Simon and a whole ensemble of characters who play everything from villagers to henchmen. I can’t forget Fleshcreep either – a pantomime wouldn’t be complete without the bad guy! Or, the fairy godmother character – this time in the form of Colin, a trainee fairy trying his best to earn his wings!

Jack and the Beanstalk at Camberley Theatre

From the very start, Jack and the Beanstalk was full of fantastic music and amazing choreography. The setlist was superb and vastly eclectic. I couldn’t have imagined a show that featured everything from S Club 7 and Steps to Elton John, Lady Gaga and La Roux.

The songs were constant, fit the story perfectly and had incredible dance routines to go along with them. The whole cast gave every set their all and you could see how much they were really enjoying themselves. Plus, I’ve never seen a show where literally the whole audience were clapping along and singing throughout. It was a joy to be a part of.

As well as the singing, the acting was superb. Jack, played by Luke Drewell and Jill, played by Betty Jones were absolute stars of the show. Jack went from hopeless romantic to hero and Jill was one minute homeless and jobless, fixing broken milk floats and the next minute she was getting saved from the giant’s dinner table! The whole show was a real adventure.

Josh Harvey as Simon and Matt Ian Kelly as his mum, Dame Dolly Trott, were a fantastic double act. Their jokes were seamless and, unlike most pantomimes, the jokes weren’t written to offend or shock. Instead, they were written to have the whole audience laughing, even the youngest of viewers. It made for a really family friendly show.

Jack and the Beanstalk at Camberley Theatre

The pantomime’s baddie, Fleshcreep, was great. Well acted and with so many boos from the audience! So much of the pantomime had audience participation and our children were completely engrossed throughout. They loved the characters, understood the jokes and were laughing constantly. The part of ‘Skullexa’ was one of their favourite scenes that they’re still talking about the next day. The kind of comedy we can all relate to.

Jack and the Beanstalk at Camberley Theatre

One of my favourite things about the show was that everything turned out good in the end. It was lovely to watch Colin the fairy pursuing his dreams, seeing Fleshcreep change her ways and even the giant ended up being nice, having been misunderstood for so long. It was so uplifting to have such overly positive endings.

Jack and the Beanstalk at Camberley Theatre

Jack and the Beanstalk has all the things you expect from a pantomime – he’s behind you, oh no he’s not plus a wedding at the end! It’s a show that the whole family would enjoy and it felt like West End quality. The whole cast were fantastic and you could tell how much work went in to such a polished performance. It was phenomenal and I’d happily watch it all over again. Great work Camberley Theatre, this is one we’ll remember.

Jack and the Beanstalk is on at Camberley Theatre until the end of December. You can see all the showtimes and book tickets over on the Camberley Theatre website.

Jack and the Beanstalk at Camberley Theatre

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  1. John Adams says

    December 22, 2021 at 7:51 am

    Ah, now I think I was invited along to this as well but couldn’t make it. I love panto and the shows at smaller theatres are much better I feel. Sure seems like you had a great time and I don;t doubt it was West End quality.

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