Mr Squash's popular mix of clowning, puppetry, balloon tricks and magic is suitable for 2 to 6yr olds. Well known in the playgroup circuit, his show is based around a puppet booth with lights and musical sound effects where his puppet friends invite audience participation. He entertains in the second hour with lively party games.

Tel 020 8808 1415

The complete party service offering entertainment, face painters, catering, party bags, partyware and equipment hire.  See website for comprehensive list of different themes offered from floristry parties to go-karting and puppet magic.

Tel 07795 347095 or 0845 226 2986

They provide traditional birthday parties where varied games that have entertained children for generations can be played in or outdoors. Rowena provides all the prizes including a material party bag. Catering an optional extra.

Tel 0207 249 3242

Traditional children’s entertainer. Ages 2+. Magic tricks, balloons, ventriloquism, puppets and a live rabbit. From £170 for two hours.

Tel 01442 261767

Steven Novy’s puppet plays are aimed at children aged 3-11 with shows for under 5’s packing in two shorter tales with lots of singing and audience participation. The repetoir for older children includes Celtic folk tales, popular classics and chillers like Dracula all enacted from a mobile booth.

Tel 0208 575 2311

Magic Circle member, Peter McKenna appears in a variety of guises to suit various age groups and performs tricks and illusions such as levitating, sawing parents in half and decapitating audience members with less alarming routines for little ones. Disco, party games and goody bags available.

Tel 0207 703 2254 m: 07956 200 572

Picklelily Circus offer tailor made parties for tots to teens. They offer a range of themed parties from  Circus, Fairies and Pirates as well as Mini Makeover Parties and Murder Mystery Parties. They also perform dazzling magic shows.

Tel 0845 2222 607

Potters Parties cater for kids age 2-8 yrs . Eliza the witch will arrive with broomstick in hand ready to help any young apprentice with their magic skills. All parties include half an hour magic , with wonderful wands, slapstick and heaps of comedy. Eliza also provides model balloons, great games and prizes . Themed parties from Glamtasic Disco’s to Princess and Pirates. 

Tel 07779 271 655

email: info@pottersparties.co.uk.

Puddleduck can put together flexible packages that encompass all those party necessities such as catering, decorations and entertainers. Teddy Bears picnics can be arranged for the smaller ones, otherwise there’s drama, sport or disco parties for all ages, starting from around £200 for two hours.

Tel 0208 893 8998

email: info@puddleduckparties.co.uk 

Paddington Arts Centre

Dancing, Singing and acting
Free trial day - 19th July - 10am-12.30pm - suitable for children aged between 7 and 17 at Paddington Arts Centre, 32 Woodfield Road, W9

More information Please visit www.remaxarts.com

Themed characer parties for girls and boys including animal antics and princess parties. All within the Surrey and Berkshire area.

Tel 0845 045 0270 

Silly Millie the Clown organises parties for 3-12 year-olds. There’s a funny magic show, puppets, party games, silly songs and balloon animals.

Tel 7823 8329 or 07939 239 397

Bespoke parties tailor-made for children and guests and fun party discos. Themed cakes, party boxes, face painting and clowns provided.

Tel 8409 2265 or 07785 733 236.
 

Splodgers are play leaders who will run an imaginative and interactive themed party, incorporating dance, drama and art. Parties can be on any theme, from science and treasure hunts to wands and wishes. They like to challenge the children, so expect lots of interaction and stimulation. Parties cost from £450 for two Splodgers for two hours for 20 children. You could have a new format written from £750. Great ideas for older children such as yoga parties where guests mix their own aromatherapy oils. They are expert venue finders – in the past they have run parties at London Zoo, Westminster Boating Bay and the National Army Museum.

Tel 0870 042 7519

All sorts of entertainment, from interactive storytelling with a witch, pirate, fairy, wizard, mermaid or action hero leading the story, to traditional entertainers, spy parties, clowns, magicians, craft parties and discos. Face painting and film make up are also an option. Invitations can be downloaded from their website. Storytelling parties cost £147 for one hour and £200 for two hours (games and dancing for the second hour).

Tel 0870 7702705

Laurie Temple and his team weave together magic, juggling, puppetry, guitar-playing, singing and storytelling to provide wonderful entertainment for children of all ages. Prices range from £130-180 for one hour and £180-275 for a two-hour party. A full party package (tables, tableware, catering, birthday cakes) also available.

Tel 020 8951 9469 or 07951 596240

A lively magic show which includes games, competitions, plate spinning and balloon modelling.

Tel 8642 6519 or 07711 724 129