Q: How does the Deposit work?
A: When you reserve your booking, all the deposit details will be sent to you. Payment of
the deposit must be made within 7 days of the reservation or the booking will be cancelled. The remaining fee is to be paid on the day for private parties. For businesses and workplaces requiring an invoice, the remaining payment is preferred on the day or within 4 weeks after the event date if necessary. Any payment refusal will be passed over to the entertainer's union Equity. The deposit is non-refundable but can be passed over to another booking within 12 months of its payment.
Q: What kind of venue do I need?
A: A good-sized, indoor venue with good parking, is always best and easy access is essential. Here are a few examples:
1. Community centres
2. Church/village halls
3. School hall
4. Scout hut
5. Pub function room
Q: What areas do you cover?
A: We cover all of the West Mids including Birmingham, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Sutton Coldfield, Stratford-upon-Avon, Shropshire, Dudley, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent. If you're not sure give us a call. If you`re a little further away we can add a small travel and/or accommodation fee.
Q: Should I decorate the venue?
A: Absolutely! decorating the interior with banners, posters, and balloons is very effective and great fun. Tie balloons at the entrance of the venue to let the guests know where you are, but balloons inside are best kept on the wall, not on the floor. Children playing with balloons and popping them during the show can be distracting and a little frightening for younger children.
Q: Can I have a party at my home?
A: Absolutely! A venue is preferred but the 1-hour party package can be adapted for a home if you have enough space. here's a link to the 1-hour party page:
Q: What about the food?
A: For the food, joining the tables together to make one long one for the children to sit at is the best option. This way, the main central area is reserved for performances, dancing, and games. Don't serve any food or drinks during a performance or the games as this risks spillages and mess. Also, the kids are nice and hungry after all those games and they eat all the party food so there's less waste!
Q: Can I change the start time of my party?
A: Once a time is agreed it's best to stick to it as we book multiple parties, and events in one day. Travel time and set up/takedown time is also a huge factor. If you desperately need to change the time, the sooner you get in touch to check the possibility of rearranging the better.
Q: What about birthday presents?
A: Set up a separate table away from the main area and pop them on there. If any late-comers arrive during a magic and puppet show, best to sit them down quietly behind the other children. They can greet the birthday child and hand over presents later, this way there's little chance of disrupting the show for the other guests.
Q: Should I invite adults and toddlers?
A: Little tots, are more than welcome to join in the fun, but for safety reasons, parental supervision is very important. Grown-ups can also sit and watch the show with their toddler.
It's a good idea to have a separate area for grown-ups with a few nibbles and drinks in there, so they can have a chat if they wish. This way it's not too noisy for the kids during a magic & puppet show. When the games are on, the music will be playing so everyone's welcome to have a good old chinwag!
Q: Can I have other entertainment going on too?
A: Some people have other things going on at a Deano's Kids Entertainment party. Bouncy castles are always popular but will need to be deflated during a performance and the games. Not to worry though, bouncy castles have been at many Deano's Kids Entertainment parties, so we can take care of this, and they can easily be put back up quickly afterwards. Pinatas are also becoming more popular but it's best to set one up in a corner of the room, to stop sweets from flying around when the pinata is hit. If you do have a lot of other things going on at the party, then your best bet is to go for our balloon modelling package. This goes on throughout the party and doesn't get in the way of any other entertainment you have planned.
Q: Can I take photos?
A: As many as you like! and you're welcome to tag us on our Facebook page
That's it! As long as you have good planning, your child will have a party they will remember for a lifetime! But if there's anything you are unsure of or need any more info about, don't hesitate to give us a call. We are more than happy to help.