School discos are a brilliant way to mark the end of term and make some memories. Whether it’s to congratulate them on some super SATs results, or just celebrate the end of another fantastic school year, children will love getting together with their friend and showing off their dance moves! We’ve got some top tips for planning your next school disco. Timing is everything Depending on which age group your disco is for will decide… [Read More]
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Ain’t no disco like a Captain Fantastic Disco
These days, kids expect something a bit special from their birthday parties. Where once they’d have been happy with a bit of finger food, a mixtape and a game of pass the parcel, today kids of all ages want something they can really get their teeth stuck into. Everything from the music and the entertainment to the venue and the invite list has to be just right. If not, parents could well find themselves in… [Read More]
7 Signs of a Super Children’s Entertainer
Children’s entertainers come in all shapes and sizes, the good, the bad, and the just plain scary! Ever wondered what it takes to be a great children’s entertainer? We’ve got our top must-haves for children’s entertainers, whether you’re wondering if you’ve got what it takes, or you’re looking for a children’s entertainer for your next party, this blog is for you. Get on their level It really does help if you’re a big kid at… [Read More]
A brief history of Children’s birthday parties
Though today kids’ birthday parties are a staple part of growing up, this hasn’t always been the case. In fact, for a long time, children’s birthdays weren’t celebrated at all and kids could go through an entire year without blowing out a candle, eating a slice of cake or getting a single present! Although it is a relatively new tradition, the things we now associate with kids’ birthday parties, like cake, candles and gifts, have… [Read More]
Getting the shy kids involved at a party
If you’ve already hosted a few kids’ parties, you’ll know there are always a few shy children in the group who just don’t want to join in. No matter how old they are or how good friends they are with the birthday boy or girl, shy children can find parties of all sizes a challenge and you find yourself constantly trying to peel them off their chair. As the host, it’s your job to get… [Read More]
Have a Lego themed Child’s Birthday Party
One of the most iconic kids’ toys of all time, Lego is loved by millions of children around the world. If your kids are currently obsessed with all things Lego, why not use this passion as the inspiration for their upcoming birthday party and create a theme they’ll really love. Have a theme As the Lego pieces that are available these days are so varied, creating a theme within your Lego theme is pretty easy…. [Read More]
Get active outdoors this spring
The snow has gone (for most of us anyway), the sun is out, and spring is on its way! With the weather warming up now is the perfect time to get the kids outdoors for some fun and fresh air. We’ve got some great ideas to get children active and enjoying nature this spring. Green fingers at the ready Now is the ideal time to get those green fingers working. Children will love to have… [Read More]
Our very own Awesome Author – Gillian Hibbs
Our children’s entertainers are a talented bunch and none more so than Gillian Hibbs. When she’s not throwing totally awesome kids parties, she’s getting creative as a children’s author and illustrator. After studying Illustration at Falmouth University, she began working freelance. Some of her work includes designs for the Scouts and Jamie Oliver as well as several book covers. She wrote her very first children’s book, Tilly’s at home holiday, in 2014. Now Gillian’s second book, Errol’s… [Read More]
World Book Day Costume Ideas
With World Book Day being little over a week away, the annual panic over what to dress up as has begun. But don’t start tearing your hair out just yet. Captain Fantastic is coming to the rescue with some suggestions to create a quick and easy World Book Day costume. Raid the dressing up box You probably have a plethora of ready-made costumes at your fingertips. Witch costume from Halloween? Think Room on the Broom. Got… [Read More]
Meet February’s Entertainer of the month
Victoria only jointed Captain Fantastic in July last year, but as she says, quickly realised it was the job for her. Victoria realised very early on that she wanted to be in the entertainment industry. She’s been singing and dancing since the age of 4 and after drama school went on to acting in plays and doing some producing. Victoria Hobbies? I like to cook. I have two dogs so I like long country walks…. [Read More]
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