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Shows, walkabouts and installations from this well-established company

NEW FOR 2010
Grow Your Own!

Fresh from extensive rehearsals in their potting shed, these comedy gardeners bring you skillful, wholesome fun, from field to plate… Sit amongst the dazzling flowers on the perfect grassy lawn (provided!) and enjoy fruit and veg themed juggling and magic plus a thrilling recreation of Peter Rabbit’s daring escape from Mr. McGregor’s sack.

More spectacular than Gardener’s Question Time and better horticultural advice than the Chinese State Circus!

 

Installation or Show
Anyone for Tennis?

One very posh umpire looks down on to an immaculate court and tries to bring order to a tennis match that involves one very petulant American tennis star and the audience members filling in as ball boys and the other player! Thrilling live action and slow-motion replays, strawberries and tantrums culminating in a trophy presentation by actual royalty…

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Shows Just in Case An all-action musical comedy thriller. Two sharp suited performers arrive with five mysterious flight cases. Inside each case is a new comedy adventure such as an unforgettable tribute to The Sound of Music, smashing plate manipulation and a juggling version of Hamlet.

 

Now Wash Your Hands Mr Armitage and Mr Shanks present their public information broadcast on the subject of ‘Lavatory Safety for Pleasure and Profit’. The 'performance' starts with the magical spectacle of the toilets waltzing into position to the sounds of Air on a G string. As the music fades away the loos spill their comic cargo...

 

Shows or walkabouts Cheesy Rider

A dazzling cocktail bar, slick skills, cheesy tunes and an outrageous 60s makeover for one lucky volunteer. Kenny and Ronnie keep the surprises, laughs and Babycham flowing in this all-action family classic. An all-action comic cocktail of plate manipulation, telepathic cummerbunds and live music in their sadly authentic cabaret style.

 

The Demonstrators A live demonstration of wonder products that will change your lives… Barry and Bev bring you an endless stream of gadgets from the ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not an iPod’ to the ‘Bison BO1’ vacuum (it beats as it sweeps as it maims). The demonstrations are slick, unconvincing and hilarious - remember, none of these products are available in the shops!

 

The Lifeguards Perched high on their ladders armed only with whistles, flip-flops and gum, our heroes do their best to bring order to your event. No horseplay goes unchallenged, no running tolerated and petting is right out of the question.

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Walkabout Below the Behind ‘Top’ street magician David Paine and his long-suffering cameraman Barry bring magic and glamour to your event. David performs feats of spoon bending and telepathy that defy the laws of nature (and many trades descriptions laws), while Barry brings out some Oscar winning performances from the crowd.

 

 

“Anyone for Tennis is a hilarious act. The Fairly famous family claimed the streets with their energetic, interactive and compulsive performance.” Paul Talbot, Jersey Arts Festival

‘We were delighted with the weekend. Your shows fitted in perfectly with the event as the passing crowd enjoyed what was on offer’ Dianne Rivers, Birmingham Trafalgar Day Festival 2005

“Excellent and brilliantly witty…everything a promoter prays for” John Hogan, Highland Festival

“Thank you again for your professionalism. The remaining acts will have trouble matching you” Mari Macdonald, Wear Valley Arts

“Thanks for your hard work, particularly your positive attitude to the awful weather which was very refreshing” Kieran Hall, Bromley Arts Festival

 

 

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