Entertainment for all Occassions

With BBC Warm-Up Chris Cullen and Julie Blandford

  • Enhanced DBS
  • Public Liability
  • Over 20 years experience
Here are just some of the events we cover: Birthday Parties Wedding Receptions Primary Schools Pre-Schools Outdoor Events Corporate Events
We offer a wide range of shows and activities depending on the age range of the audience and type of event.
See the selection of live performances available to view
See a selection of our 5 Star reviews

Some of our clients

Events Covered

Schools

Experienced children’s entertainers based near Northampton, offering workshops, magic shows, and fun performances across the UK for schools and events.

Birthday Parties

Birthday Party entertainment with 20 years experience from Northamptonshire, UK. Perfect for children’s birthday parties, featuring amazing Magic, Balloon Modelling, Face Painting & Dancing.

Pre-School

Experienced children’s entertainers near Wellingborough, Northants, offering colorful 45-minute shows nationwide, tailored for young audiences.

Outdoor Events

Experienced outdoor event entertainers based in Northamptonshire, UK. Skilled in adapting to all weather conditions, ensuring crowd engagement.

Weddings & Anniversaries

Chris has over 20 years experience, a member of the Magic Circle and previously a BBC Warm-Up. Worked for Center Parcs, Mercedez, Royal Bank of Scotland to name a few.
Chris Cullen has over 20 years experience in magic. A member of the magic circle and a former BBC warm up

About Us

Banana Brain Fun Shows are one of the countries leading kids entertainers and Chris Cullen founded the company over 20 years ago. He has experience entertaining children of all ages, and for many years was one of the top warm ups for Children’s BBC.

Together with his wife Julie, they offer a professional, friendly and totally reliable service specialising in children’s entertainment. With our varied array of services, we can either supply a single attraction or a complete entertainment package tailored to your individual requirements. We have an enhanced DBS and Public Liability Insurance so are the ideal choice whether it’s a workshop or puppet show for a Primary School, children’s entertainment for your outdoor event, kid’s birthday party entertainers 0r for the grown ups we can provide close up magic ideal for weddings and special occasions.

What We Do

Chris Cullen has over 20 years experience in magic. A member of the magic circle and a former BBC warm up

Magic Shows

Chris Cullen is an experienced entertainer and member of the Magic Circle, so if you are looking for a Close-up magician for adults or a Birthday Party Entertainer for kids, you are in safe hands.
Chris Cullen is an experienced Punch and Judy performer at outdoor events, Primary Schools all over the UK

Punch And Judy

Professor Chris Cullen, member of the Punch & Judy fellowship has been performing Punch & Judy for over 20 years and its popularity is better today than ever before. Available throughout the UK.
Punch and Judy Show at an outdoor event

Puppet Shows

Static Shows including Punch & Judy or Big Top Puppet Show or individual puppets performing Magic. Based in Northamptonshire, UK.
Chris Cullen performing Punch and Judy at a Primary School in Wellingborough Northants for KS 1 Children as part of a Punch and Judy Workshop

Punch And Judy Workshops

We attend schools all over the UK, kids make their own puppets, enjoy a show, and learn its 362-year history. Ideal for topics including Victorian, Seaside & Toys from the Past etc.
Key Stage 1 Children enjoy making Puppets as part of a Punch and Judy Workshop at a Primary School in Northamptonshire

Puppet Workshops

Fun for kids of all ages whether it’s Puppets from around the world or our popular Punch & Judy Workshop. Suitable for various Primary School topics.
Banana Brain Fun Shows provide Face Painting at outdoor events

Face Painting

Experienced face painter Julie, based near Wellingborough, Northants, attends events UK-wide. Ideal for parties, corporate events, and weddings.

Balloon Modelling

Experienced balloon modelling for over 20 years in Northamptonshire, UK. Perfect for events from birthday parties to corporate functions, adding a fun, colourful touch for all ages.
Chris Cullen has over 20 years experience in magic. A member of the magic circle and a former BBC warm up

Close-Up Magic

Ideal for Wedding Receptions, Anniversaries, Family Gatherings, Corporate and Hospitality Events etc.

Recycle Magic Show

Engaging 45-minute magic show teaches kids about recycling. Fun tricks and interactive games with Chris and Scruffy the Dog. Ideal for school projects.
As an alterative to our Punch and Judy Workshop We also offer a Fairy Tail and Puppets from around the world Puppet Show for Key Stage 1 Primary School children

Storytelling & Other Services

Combining Storytelling with Magic, Balloon Modelling workshops or engaging Educational Magic Shows for Primary Schools, combining fun and learning with stories, comedy, and hands-on activities.

Videos

Punch & Judy at Outdoor Event

Birthday Child Helps With Magic

Dancing Hanky At Holiday Park

Comedy Cannon Routine

Birthday Child Wins Banana Game

Punch & Judy at a Primary School

Hilda the Hen with Chris Cullen

Birthday Badge Machine

Comedy Moment With Dad At Holiday Park

Banana Dance At Birthday Party

Reviews

5/5
Thank you so much for such a brilliant afternoon. Bea had a fabulous time at her party, you kept the children all completely engaged and they loved having their faces painted so wonderfully. We had so many comments on what a wonderful party. Thank you!

Steph

West Haddon Northamptonshire
5/5
Hi just wanted to thank you both so much for making my daughters party memorable. All her friends enjoyed it. You were both fantastic Hopefully see you again for another party

K Smith

Northants
5/5
Hi Chris, just wanted to say thank you very much for the great entertainment at Lorna’s party yesterday. She had a really brilliant time. Jane

J Reynolds

Northants
5/5
THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR JAKES FANTASTIC PARTY ! THE CHILDREN WERE TOTALLY ENGAGED AT ALL TIMES AND LOVED THE SHOW REALY GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY A+++++++++++++++++

Star Turland

Jakes mummy, Moulton, Northampton
5/5
Just wanted to say a big thank you for Saturday. Thomas had a brilliant time and still cherishes his balloon “parrot in a cage”.

Helen

Milton Keynes
5/5
Dear Julie, We want to thank you profusely for the fantastic entertainment you provided at Isla’s 4th Birthday party yesterday. Not only did the children all have a fantastic time but the parents were also joining in and gushing about what a good time they had. You held the children’s attention for the whole time which was just amazing and everyone had a fun filled time with lots of laughter and dancing. Thankyou for making Isla’s day so very special. Thank you again, we will certainly be recommending you to anyone planning a party.

Julie Ann

Milton Keynes
5/5
Thank you very much for a wonderful party. I really enjoyed it and so did all my friends, as I love Punch & Judy.

Agnes

Northants
5/5
Hi Just wanted to say a huge thankyou for Libbys party today. She and her friends had a wonderful time. Thankyou for making it so special Regards Jo x

Jo

Northants
5/5
HI we just wanted to thank you both for making todd’s party such a success. All the kids had a great time thank you again regards Claire and Shaun Anderson

Claire and Shaun

Bedfordshire
5/5
Thank you so much for entertaining at Sophia’s party today – she said it was ‘awesome’!

Zoe

Milton Keynes

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