We have been lucky enough to watch In the Night Garden Live twice when it was performed in their travelling ‘pod’ which we really enjoyed. We were invited* to see their new show as it began it’s first ever tour of UK theatres.
We went to The Lowry Theatre in Manchester, which is such a beautiful and intimate theatre. The theatre was nice and full and an excited chatty crowd eagerly waited for the show to start, the place was awash with Upsy Daisy light spinners illuminating the darkened theatre.
Igglepiggle started the show looking for his friends, a cute puppet version of the popular character sailing in his boat, heading on his journey to the magical Night Garden. The scenes stir up all sorts of gasps, sighs and giggles of appreciation from the audience. It was lovely to see giddy children and parents, just as excited for their little ones.
When life size Igglepiggle entered the stage, the children gasped in delight. The atmosphere was electric and noisy every time a new character appeared.
Igglepiggle’s adventure began with his quest to follow noises, the audience are taken on a trip around the magical garden meeting all of the characters. Each character took their turn saying hello to the audience from the stage before dancing to their respective songs.
There was an appearance from the magnificent Makka Pakka and his trusty sponge, on hand to give Igglepiggle a face wash.
Upsy Daisy made a grand entrance to a chorus of gasps and shrieks from the audience, I think she is one of the favourites! The Ninky Nonk, the Pontipines, and of course the Tombliboos all joined in the adventure.
Eventually, after following the noises In The Night Garden, the friends were all reunited, just in time for bedtime.
The show is visually fantastic for the children and I loved the ending with all the characters being joined by the haboo’s for their signature ending.
The show lived up to our expectations and we absolutely loved it being in the theatre. There is something special about going to the theatre and I think introducing that to children from a young age is such a lovely thing to do.
If you fancy looking back, here are my posts on In the Night Garden Live 2017 and In the Night Garden Live 2016.
After the show, we attended the after party and Lucas was very lucky to meet Iggle Piggle and Upsy Daisy. He was also given a goody bag of In the Night Garden souvenirs including finger puppets, a DVD and book. Lucas has offered to give away the goody bag to one lucky reader. If you would like the chance to win, enter below x
In the Night Garden goody bag
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Margaret GALLAGHER says
My neice would be thrilled Thankyou
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My LO loves this show
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My grandson would love this.
Becky Yeomans says
Lovely, fingers crossed 🙂
chris bull says
My grandson love Night Garden, especially Upsy Daisy
bex says
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Shauna says
I’d love to win for my twins. We’ve booked to see the show in June. They love It but I think I’m more excited to see their faces!
Rich Tyler says
My little one LOVE ITNG!
Sally Collingwood says
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Mark Hobbs says
Thanks. Looks like a great show. Just entered competition
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lynn says
grandchildren would be so excited if I won this
maria ROGERS says
my granddaughter loves In The Night Garden, she would love this!
katrina walsh says
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Katie Skeoch says
Fab! My boys would watch the same episode 3 times before they got bored
Rachel Craig says
Nice prize for little ones.
Susan Smith says
Fabulous giveaway, thank you
Christopher Read says
Pleased you had fun at the show! Thanks for running this comp
Denisej says
My little grandson lives the night garden. Or iggle puggle as he calls it. It’s his after bathtime calming!
Amy Denney says
Wonderful giveaway, Thank you for the chance.
Carol Parke says
My grandsons would like this.
Emma J says
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Simone Kilshaw says
This is a fabulous prize. It is an Iggle Piggle Iggle Onk of a prize.
Sian Buckingham says
Looks like you had a fantastic time!
natalie s says
lovely prize – hope to win for my daughter!!
Peter Nickson says
This would make a nice birthday present for my son he loves the night garden
Kelly Knowles says
My little boy Peter would love this, he loves In the Night Garden
Sharon Hirst says
Would be a lovely gift for my niece, she’s a major fan
JULIE WARD says
Youngest grandson loves it, he has bath goodies of Iggle Piggle
Rachael Sexey says
My niece would love this. Thank you for the chance to win
Diane Carey says
How nice of him to give away his goody bag. My granddaughter would love this
Caroline cummins says
My little man just loves the ninky nonk so much! Xx
donna l jones says
great giveaway
Laura Corrall says
Looks like an amazing show for the little ones. My youngest loves Iggle Piggle.
MANDY DOHERTY says
My grandchildren love ITNG and would love this prize
Ella Langford says
In the night garden… A brilliant programme that indicates bedtime, little story then sleep!!!!!
Jenny Rogers says
Great giveaway – thanks!
Sheri Darby says
My daughter would love this
Allan Fullarton says
Lovely competition.
Kevin Johnson says
Yes please. I’d love to win this for my daughter.
Rebecca Whatmore says
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Tracy Higgs says
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Cathryn Crawshaw says
fab prize
Hannah Walker says
In the night garden came out out when my eldest was little and she is now 13 years old!!
Kirsty Fox says
My grandchildren adore In The Night Garden.
Danielle Graves says
This would be absolutely fantastic, my niece and nephew are huge fans of ITNG
Vicky Summers says
Great competition, my children would love this
Laura Claridge says
My 2 year old is in love with ITNG and won’t go to sleep without Upsy Daisy
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Richard Saunders says
My youngest Finley would love this great giveaway 🙂
Sandra Fortune says
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Sarah Morris says
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Jeanette Leighton says
Great would love to win for my boy Charlie
Sarah A says
My little boy would love this! Fingers crossed.
laura stewart says
fingers crossed 🙂
Pauline Burroughs says
Fab prize, my grandson absolutely loves Iggle Piggle
Catherine Gregory says
Thank you! My 18 month old would adore this
Natalee Gosiewski says
i have a 17 month and 11 year old daughters who love in the night garden my 11 year old still loves watching
Kim Neville says
My grand daughter loves Peppa Pig
Sue Barton says
My Grandson Elliot loves In the night Garden with Macka Packa, Iggle Piggle, upsy daisy and all their friends
Adrian Bold says
Thanks for the great prize and competition. Good luck everyone!