There are very few scenarios in which my rather energetic three-year-old will happily sit down in one spot for any serious length of time.

But yesterday, at The Lowry in Salford , he sat for an hour in utter wonder and amazement as we took our seats for CBeebies House Party Live!

Beloved TV presenters Evie Pickerill and Rhys Stephenson play hosts for the show, which is essentially a condensed Glastonbury for toddlers.

And I'm not talking about those rubbish Glastonbury years where the headliners are mediocre and it's pouring with rain: on this occasion the line-up is elite, the sun is relentless, and everyone involved is having the time of their lives.

There are gigantic balloons cascading around the theatre, Mister Maker comes on stage for interactive games and then the big reveal..

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