Banana Brain Fun Shows | Kids Entertainment for Parties & Events

Entertainment for all Occassions

With BBC Warm-Up Chris Cullen and Julie Blandford

Enhanced DBS
Public Liability
Over 20 years experience

Events Covered

Here are just some of the events we cover: Birthday Parties Wedding Receptions Primary Schools Pre-Schools Outdoor Events Corporate Events

What We Do

We offer a wide range of shows and activities depending on the age range of the audience and type of event.

Videos

See the selection of live performances available to view

Some of our clients

Events Covered

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.

Schools

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

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.

Julie from Banana Brain Fun Shows is an experienced balloon

Punch and Judy Show for Key Stage 1 children at a Primary School in Buckinghamshire as part of a Beach Day experience

Scruffy The Dog is always a hit in the Banana Brain Magic and Fun Show

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

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.

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.

Puppet Shows

Static Shows including Punch & Judy or Big Top Puppet Show or individual puppets performing Magic. Based in Northamptonshire, UK.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

I could not thank these wonderful talented people enough for giving my daughter the best birthday she could ever have asked for. Everything was perfect, the Facepainting was amazing, the entertainment was incredible and the Punch and Judy show was a big hit with the kids (and the parents!). I would highly recommend, thank you both. You made the day completely stress free for me and you made my 5 year old so happy on her special day.

Gita

Stanwick, Northants

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely team, held 50 kids captivated across the 2 hour party. Entertaining for the adults too. Would definitely recommend

Chris

Chesham, HP5 1NE

Rated 5 out of 5

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Banana Brain Fun Shows. They delivered a fantastic party for 40+ five year olds, which is no small feat. Chris kept the children absolutely riveted throughout and Julie’s face painting was brilliant. Several other parents commented on how good they were. From our perspective, they were incredibly helpful, flexible, and a pleasure to deal with. We couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you.

Catie

Chesham, HP5 1NE

Rated 5 out of 5

I had both Chris and Julie come to my 50th birthday party! Chris was the most efficacious magician I have ever seen! He walked around tables and met with everyone, encouraging even the most grumpiest to join in! Julie held master classes in balloon modelling with people considering a career change after their finished creations were put on display!! She made me the most impressive unicorn hat! I wore it all night long! Definitely would recommend for any age, any party, any time! They were the best! Thank you both!

Sarah

Northampton

Rated 5 out of 5

Banana brain fun shows put on a brilliant birthday party for our 5 year old. She loved every minute as did all of her friends (and adults). There was so much fun and laughter the whole time. The face painting was brilliant too. Would highly recommend!

Lucie

Olney, Bucks

Rated 5 out of 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

Rated 5 out of 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

Rated 5 out of 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

Rated 5 out of 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+++++++++++++++++