Category Archives: Entertainers

Circus Juggler

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Top Jugglers can juggle almost anything from fire to dangerous objects with their complex routines that has been practiced and practiced over and over again. Have you ever wanted to learn the art of juggling?

Jugglers today really push the boundaries when it comes to what they can toss in the air. The days of the simple circus juggler who’s know for throwing coloured balls in the air are well and truly numbered, there’s a new act in town…

If you need to hire a juggler for a children’s party or a grown up event then look no further than our choice of fine jugglers that are very professional and can put on a good show for your special event.  You could be launching a new product, having a private party, corporate affair which will get the attention your event needed to be a success.

Simply look on our list of top Jugglers to see which would be perfect for you – you are able to book online there and then and your Juggler of choice will be in contact to arrange all details.

Book a sword swallower

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A sword swallower is the most jaw dropping, show stopping, act that you could possibly see but nonetheless we still want to see it – it’s extremely clever and obviously well practiced and these guys are obviously a master in their field.

Some people think of sword swallowing as a magic trick but there’re no illusions or magic involved with this act. An act that is guaranteed to not only entertain but also shock and amaze your guests all at the same time. A great choice of entertainment for any party or event whatever the occasion.

From regurgitating, to swallowing razor blades we find it almost impossible to comprehend but ever so fascinating to watch. If you are having an event which would be worthy of such an act then we have the best Sword Swallowers on our books which is guaranteed to be talked about for many months to come.

Simply find the act you most like and they will be in contact with you once you have filled out an online booking form via our website. Hiring a top sword swallower is easy with Red Masque.

The Funny Side Of Life

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Comedians and Comedy Acts are always very well received especially if they are current and ‘funny’. A good Comedian is always recommended and we have the very best hilarious comedians on our website.

Hire a comedian of your choice,or arrange a medley of performers for your own comedy club night or event. For the most sought after performers on the circuit with outstanding and dynamic shows containing unique, and sharp off-the-cuff material. The perfect entertainment choice for any party, wedding or corporate event.

You could be organising a corporate event where ‘blue’ jokes would go down very well with your audience or you may want something that all ages can enjoy, the choice is yours and we have a great choices advertised in Red Masque directory.

So have a look pick the appropriate one and once you have filled out a form your comedian will be in contact to arrange further details and requirements.

It’s a kind of Magic

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Magicians never seem to go out of fashion albeit the traditional magic from card tricks, to conjuring up a dove from his hat, or the slightly more sophisticated ‘illusions’ that magicians like to do nowadays.  Whatever you’re after you will always find the right magician for your special event.

Incredible illusions, close up, mind-bending magic and classic tricks with a contemporary twist. The best magicians and entertainers for private parties and events, providing astonishing interactive close up magic and table magic that’s guaranteed to wow your guests.

It maybe for a children’s party where simple magic would be just ‘magical’ for the children.  A corporate affair, where a magician can take something from your audience, and place it back in a completely different place.  You can’t fail to be entertained by these practiced magicians.

We at Red Masque have the very best magicians on our books and as you will see from their profiles are very professional. To hire a top magician simply fill out an online booking form and it will be sent straight to your favourite magician.

A tribute to remember

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Tribute bands are very popular nowadays and can be the perfect thing for your ‘themed night’ or maybe you want a few of these tribute acts to get your party started. From Elvis, to ABBA, we are sure you will find your perfect act here at Red Masque. You may want a 70’s evening where your entertainer can sing and perform a melody of by-gone year tunes.

You could be organising a corporate party, private party, wedding or talent show, the choice is yours.  Red Masque has the best Tribute acts available today, so if you’re looking for a top performer to get the party started then you’ve come to the right place. To hire a tribute act is easy – you are able to book them yourself by filling out an online booking form provided on their profile. All your details and requirements are sent straight to your chosen entertainer and they will be in contact with you shortly.

Red Masque is the UK’s leading entertainment directory. Every event is different and finding the right event entertainment can sometimes be challenging and time consuming. Here at Red Masque we are constantly sourcing entertainers of the highest calibre from all manner of genres of entertainment. We pride ourselves on choosing top class acts from different areas of entertainment, such as comedy, dance and variety. We offer our clients the ultimate in party, wedding and event entertainment, with only the best, highly talented and unique acts around.

Bring some Reggae to your event

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How about having a bit of Reggae for your event? You could be organising a theme party with a caribbean theme where a Reggae band would fit right in, especially if the suns shining. The laid back tones of summer Reggae music will certainly get everybody swaying to the beat, from lovers rock to Ska, reggae sounds are suitable for all ages and have been around for decades, so there will always be Reggae that will appeal to young and old alike.

You could be having a Wedding, corporate event, launch party or private party, but whatever your organising you can be sure you will be hiring the best. Here at Red Masque we have a fantastic selection of reggae bands for hire and we offer only the best, highly talented and unique acts around. We guarantee amazing and memorable experiences every time and we understand that no matter how big or how small an event, to enable it to run efficiently and successfully, it’s always essential to provide the best if you want an honest, reliable, effective and professional service at all times.

Red Masque prides itself on advertising only top Reggae artists available in the UK. If you’ve found your perfect artist then simply fill out an online booking form. We promote the best wedding, party and corporate events entertainment with the very best acts and entertainers on offer, enabling us to help you create the most memorable and successful occasions every time.

Ensuring the right entertainment

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So, you have been planning your private party for ages and now the moment has come… the big day is now in sight! Of course, you already have an idea about your venue type, colour scheme, decoration and considered the entertainment. Ensuring you have the right entertainment can be the difference between a ‘good’ party and an unforgettable one! It’s important to keep your guests entertained throughout and it’s important you get it right, including picking the right venue to suit your plans.

Whichever entertainment you decide on, you need to make sure your venue can accommodate. Whether you have ideas on a party band, or dance troupe you need to ensure the venue suits the entertainment.

Stage
Some venues will have a stage or something similar, such as a raised part of the room. These are quite useful particularly if you want musicians or entertainment acts to be seen clearly by your guests.

The size of the stage is also important. If you planned on having a dance troop come and perform, you need to make sure the stage will be large enough to accommodate their routine and numbers.

Space
Function bands are always a great form of entertainment as they can work as a brilliant ice breaker and really help to get your guests on their feet and dancing. If you have a function band in mind, you need to ensure not only that there is enough space for the band to perform,but plenty of space for your guests to get up and dance.

Other forms of entertainment such as closeup magicians or caricaturists only need space to move freely around tables, whereas more exotic forms of entertainment such as a fire dancer will need a large area for safety reasons.

Accessibility
Checking that your venue is accessible can sometimes be the make or break for your choice. It’s important your venue can be accessed by all. If you’re having a twelve-piece band but your venue is on the top floor of a building with no lift, it’s certainly not ideal for a band to carry all their instruments up. You need to make sure that any equipment or props your entertainment may need can be easily transported to your venue.

Jugglers aren’t boring

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Chris Marley
A brand new act, Chris is a highly trained expert juggler and loves sharing and discovering new ideas. Many of which are connected by his interest in Yo-Yo, juggling, circus, skeptical thinking and performance.

He has set a few records juggling (yet to be beaten). Arron performs in lots of different shows all over the place, suitable for different party venues and occasions. Arron is sure to be a crowd pleaser for any occasion.

Jason Maverick
When you think of booking a juggler for your event, you’re probably thinking of something very similar to Jason Maverick. Able to juggle with a whole host of props from juggling balls to cubes you’re sure to be impressed by his ability! Having trained at the National Centre of Circus Arts, you can be safe in the knowledge that you have booked a true master for your event. A gentleman juggler with a contemporary twist, you can’t go wrong with Jason

Crystal Wizard
What do you get if you combine an acrobat with a juggler? As you might expect, the result is the wonderfully named Crystal Wizard, using LED lights and crystals to wow and entertain your guests with a juggling light display. A clever act which will amaze.

Contact jugglers
A little bit different to juggling in the traditional sense of the word, contact jugglers have an incredible ability to make balls apparently levitate in the air. Well, not ‘levitate’ exactly, but making it appears as though a silver ball or two has a weightless quality. Very difficult to describe but just as hard to ever forget, hiring a contact juggler is one of the finest decision an event planner can make if they want an unforgettable experience for their guests!

Saint George’s Day

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The feast day of Saint George is celebrated by various Christian Churches and several countries and cities where Saint George is the patron saint – including England. The day is remembered on April 23 each year – this is the date traditionally accepted of his death in AD 303.

While St Patrick’s Day and St Andrew’s Day are bank holidays in Ireland and Scotland respectively, St George’s Day is sadly NOT a bank holiday in England.

The heroic soldier slayed a dragon and now we celebrate each year with quintessentially English traditions. Here’s what you can do on April 23 to get involved….

Although Saint George is England’s patron saint, George would likely have been a soldier somewhere in the eastern Roman Empire, probably in what is now Turkey – if he ever existed. He is also the patron saint of Ethiopia, Georgia and Portugal, and cities such as Freiburg, Moscow and Beirut.

The well-known story of the dragon mainly comes down to the Golden Legend – a popular collection of saints’ lives written in the 13th century. According to one version, a town in Libya had a small lake inhabited by a dragon infected with the plague. Many of the townsfolk were being killed by the dragon so they started feeding it two sheep a day to appease it.

When the town ran out of sheep, legend has it that the king devised a lottery system to feed the hungry dragon local children instead. But, one day his own daughter was chosen and as she was being led down to the lake Saint George happened to ride past. The story says that George offered to slay the dragon but only if the people converted to Christianity. They did, and the king later built a church where the dragon was slain

In the past, a traditional custom on Saint George’s Day was to wear a red rose in your lapel – but not many people practise this anymore.

More popular customs include flying the Saint George’s Cross flag, with English pubs often festooned with them

In cathedrals, churches and chapels on Saint George’s Day it is common for the hymn Jerusalem to be sung.

We celebrate the day with anything involving English traditions – including morris dancing and fetes. The odd Punch & Judy show can also be seen and there are also town crier contests.

Many places across England also host a feast with traditional fare and some areas hold theatre events, jousting and re-enactments.

Music for your Irish party

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We thought we’d provide a few ideas on Irish entertainment. When thinking about the Emerald Isle and the entertainment that it has provided to the world, an obvious place to start is the harp.

It is known that the harp was revered across Celtic culture and Europe in the 1100s with various leaders having their own resident harpist who enjoyed a high status and special privileges. What did they have to do? As one might expect, they were expected to play music in accompaniment to other forms of party entertainment – poetry recitations or reading of psalms, etc. Alas, no music for the harp is written down from this period.

As any lover of history may tell you, Celtic culture wasn’t as popular as it used to be and the social status of a harp player began to lessen as the years wore on. No longer retained amongst the higher echelons, they took to the streets, performing as travelling musicians to the delight of crowds. Perhaps they were enjoyed too much; although the Irish harp was a symbol of the country and embraced around the world, it was now see as an emblem of resistance against the Crown and England. It was henceforth banned from the end of the Middle Ages and in just a few centuries, the Irish harp had all but disappeared.

…Well, almost. In 1792, a group of harpists travelled to Belfast for a traditional harp festival. A passionate musician, Edward Bunting, noted down the music they played and it is thanks to him that traditional Gaelic music lasts to this day; it had never previously been written down on paper (presumably because nobody ever saw the point or most harpists couldn’t read or write sheet music.)

There are less than a dozen Celtic harps that have survived from the medieval period. The oldest one is also the most famous – the Trinity College Harp, upon which the official emblem of Ireland is now based. It can be seen if you decide to visit Trinity College in Dublin and no doubt, you’ll learn even more about this lovely instrument.