This month’s entertainer Sarah has been with Captain Fantastic for 18 months. When she’s not entertaining at children’s parties she teaches musical theatre classes for kids and teens. Sarah Hobbies? I like playing computer games. And cooking. I won Come Dine with Me! Favourite Season? Spring, because it’s not too hot when you’re doing parties! Superhero power? I would love to have the power to time travel. What makes a perfect party venue? No stairs!… [Read More]
Here you will find all of our latest news, ideas on fun things to do and posts on the exciting world of children's entertainment and parties.
How to get more out of your party
Organising your child’s party can seem like a mammoth task. With the venue, catering, entertainment and party bags to organise, all too often parents feel well and truly frazzled by the time the day of the party rolls around. If this sounds like you, read on to find Captain Fantastic’s top tips for getting the most out of your child’s party. Keep it manageable Whilst a party for 60 might sound like a lot of… [Read More]
Meet May’s Entertainer of the Month
This months entertainer Kris has been a children’s entertainer since he was a teenager! He helped out the entertainer at a family party and they were so impressed they offered him a job! Kris was introduced to Captain Fantastic by Scott and has now been running our first franchise for 8 months. Kris Hobbies? I’m an actor, so I like the cinema and theatre, as most actors do. But I’m also really into sports like… [Read More]
Fabulous Fundraising Ideas
With school budgets stretched, most schools have a PTA or a fundraising team to help raise money for extracurricular activities or equipment that may not otherwise be bought. PTAs up and down the country have some fantastic ideas and a whole lot of fun raising money for their schools, with events such as fancy dress or pyjama days, sponsored silences or even the dreaded baked bean bath! And of course fundraising events aren’t just about… [Read More]
Emoji parties
From toddlers to teenagers, everyone loves an emoji. Even though the emoji movie was a bit of a let-down (sad face), kids – and parents – of all ages still can’t get enough of these brightly coloured characters. If your kids love emojis, why not use them as the theme for an upcoming birthday party? It’s all in the icing The key to creating a really good emoji cake is icing. Even the plainest of… [Read More]
Meet April’s Entertainer of the Month
Louis moved to London 5 years ago from Northampton where he was a member of the Royal and Derngate Theatre. In 2016 he spotted that Captain Fantastic was advertising for children’s entertainers and the rest, as they say, is history. Louis Hobbies? Football ( I’m a Man U supporter!), going to the cinema or the theatre. Favourite school subject? Religious Education. I liked having a debate about people’s different points of view. If you could… [Read More]
Top Tips for Planning a School Disco
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]
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]
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