Book tickets: Dinosaur Zoo at Manchester Opera House

Following on the heels of smash-hit puppetry shows like War Horse, this interactive theatre show for ages 3+ sees dinosaur puppets take centre stage. Meet all your favourites including T-Rex and baby dinosaurs and if you are brave enough, you can even step up on stage to assist the Zoo Keeper. Each show is followed by a ‘meat & greet’ session where you can take a look at the puppets up close. Dinosaur Zoo, by Australian company Erth opened at Regent’s Park Open-Air Theatre, London in 2013 and has enjoy a number of world tours. Previous visits by Dinosaur Zoo have sold out, so we’d recommend booking tickets soon if you fancy seeing these remarkably life-like creations for yourself.

Fri 2 & Sat 3 Sep, Opera House, 3 Quay Street, Manchester M3 3HP. Tel: 0844 871 3018, Fri 1.30pm & 4.30pm. Saturday 11am & 2pm, prices vary, www.atgtickets.com