Corporate Entertainment
Lloyds Bank, Colwinston Village Hall
Committee, Imperion, Barry Island, Barclays, LATCH, Heathrow Airport, Cowbridge
Christmas Committee, BA, RAC, Liquid, Millenium Stadium, KDM Events,
The Foundation, Abbey National, The Job Centre, Amazing Events, Continental
Drift, Cardiff Harbour Authority, Cardiff City Council, Reading City Council,
Swansea County Show, Bridgend County Show, Reading Show, Cheslea Flower Show,
Merthyr Tydfil Council, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Cwmbran Stadium, Sarn Park
Designer Outlet Royal Doulton, Fowey Royal Regatta, Crawley Circus Festival,
Cornbury Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Newcastle University, Cardiff
University, University of Wales in Newport / Cardiff, Barry College, MASK
Events, Top Shop, Marks and Spencers, VRCC Netherlands, McDonalds Ireland,
McDonalds Jersey, MontvalenTC France , Astir Palace Hotel Athens Greece,
Whittlebury Hall Hotel, Brocket Hall Hotel, The Grove London, The Hilton Hotel
Park Lane, Celtic Manor Resort, South African Tourist Board, Wales Tourist
Board, Caerphilly Castle, Caldicot Castle, Chepstow castle, Cardiff Castle,
Camarthenshire County Council, Stena Lines, P&O, Whitbread Walker, South Wales
Echo, Nuts TV, BBC, ITV, BBC Radio, RNIB, The Green School, Brentford Council.
The Russian Trade Board, Bargoed Gilfach Summer Play Scheme, Merthyr Play Forum,
Smallseabigfish.com, Scouts Association, Girl Guides Association, Sea Scouts
Association. South Wales Police , Red Dragon Centre, Fremantle Media, Swansea
maritime festival. Swansea Maritime Museum, St Fagans Museum, Cardiff Museum,
Groundwork.org, Cantonian School, Barry Comprehensive School, Caerphilly Primary
Schools, South Wales Fire Service, Margam Country Park, Cosmeston Medieval
Village, Royal National Theatre, Wales National Opera, St David's hall, CIA,
Excel, NEC Birmingham, St Deferls Festival, Trevethin Carnival, Fishguard
Carnival, Portsmouth Historic Dockyards. etc etc
Testimonials
A SUPERB evening of entertainment !, every guest had a ball, your performers were just fantastic , many many thanks.
Katie KDM Events
Thank you so much for all your efforts Fion and Charlie had the best birthday possible, fantastic entertainment, the parents are all talking about the show. Well Done ! Donna D Shirenewton
Just a line to thank you for that fantastic party, the kids are all talking about it, can't wait til the next one .
Regards Ted Bishop Chelsea
FANTASTIC! what an evening , a special thanks to Peter for his extra special efforts , the guests loved it.
Julian 1st Call Events
Hi RussellHi Pete,
The Ball ( for Balfour Beatty ) was a very successful night thanks, raised over £165K for NCH after costs! The Pick ‘N’ Mix lot were great fun, we’ve had some good feedback, particularly on the table magicians. Next years will be in the Derby/Nottingham area more than likely, so you will be hearing from me again for that eventI have attached some photos of your guys on the night for you to use.
Take Care
Sam Balfour Beatty
What the Stars said
" You've a sure hand with that whip! Thank Goodness! Mr Terry Wogan
" Superb! I nearly wet myself ! Unique act and you beat the Germans ! Fantastic
Ms Charlotte Church The Charlotte Church Show
" Unbelievable , do that again !! Chris Evans
Stunning! that Giraffe is just so much fun ! Jenny Agutter
Fantastic ! ! Kylie took me all the way home Mr Rolph Harris
You freaked me out with those characters , I haven't laughed so much since Brighton! Fat Boy Slim .
" I've never been so scared in my life!! NUTS TV presenter John Hallcombe .
Media comments :
FANTASTIC ! again, you were superb, the organisation and presentation were first class, and your original ideas just kept the event bubbling
Emma, Media Wales Event Team .
A little bit of sunshine descended on Margam Park this Bank Holiday, those mad fools from Pick "N" Mix Circus certainly know how to get a crowd going, great fun and bravery going on all around .
"The Echo"
Whatever the event we are here to help, whether you are searching for a venue or struggling with the logistics, our event management experience, industry contacts and original ideas will lift the event to the top of the tree.
Show Specifications and Event Guide This page is to assist you in ensuring that the show will fit the venue you have in mind.
Legal bit
All performers have Public Liability insurance/ Equity Membership and all acts will have been Risk Assessed, copies of which are available on confirmation . Please let us know CRB's are required, no copies can be sent prior to the event and must be checked to your satisfaction on the day. All electrical equipment is PAT tested and fire fighting equipment is included for all fire shows.
Circus Shows
We don't need a Big Top and we can bring our own "Little Top" with us, but it's always nice when we perform in them, a solo show needs a minimum stage area of approximately 5 metres by 3 metres with audience seated on the floor. Lighting doesn't have to be special but we need to be able to see! We bring self powered PAT tested mini Radio PA systems and music when required. For larger audiences 200 + we will want to patch our radio mike system into the resident PA system. Can we fit in your front room? Yes we can if need be, just try to give us as much space as you can and put all the breakables away just in case. We can supply Big Tops, party marquees, workshop tents and gazebo's if required.
Whip Shows
For a full on demo and show we need ROOM...... A 4 metre ceiling height and 8 metre square performance area are about minimum, although we do have and use shorter whips (ask Peter about the Terry Wogan and Fremantle Show!) if necessary although it limits the tricks/ stunts and running time
Fire Shows
We utilise our own music, where original scores are to be used, rehearsal times and cost have to be vectored in. A site visit is always preferred to ensure a performance "fit" can be made and to allow for proper risk assessments to be carried out. Site visit costs are recoverable from the event organisers
Outside area with a 5 metre cordoned off safety space between the performers and the audience. fire whips are included this space will double the performance space needs to be at least 10 metres from any inflammable structure, substance or shrubbery including the stage area or any scenery
We bring fire extinguishers, fire blankets and first aid equipment to all our shows. Some ground scorching will occur. Ensure you have the land owners permission BEFORE booking a fire show.
Workshops You need at least a hall the size of a badminton court for 15 students and preferable two courts for 25 especially if unicycling or whips are required. Mini workshops can be pared down if required . We can supply workshop shelters, marquees and party tent if required.
Walkabout Entertainment Ensure you have the local authorities permission for any parade before we start! For some characters that have limited vision or are on tall stilts you will need to supply a "designated safety steward" to ensure their safety on the streets. Please let us know if you are unable to provide so that we can arrange cover.
Bookings abroad If the venue is a stonker, (the Bahamas and America have a certain appeal and our shows in Hong Kong got cancelled because of the SARS scare so we would love to have the chance to go there again) you can forget all the guff written below, Get us out there, provide accommodation if you can, pay us a bit and we will go :-)
Fees charged will be for performance and rehearsal times as required. Any pre-event site visit costs are payable by the organiser.
The event organiser will cover all travel costs including airport parking charges and transfer costs, excess luggage charges for equipment and performance costumes, hotel accommodation (3 star minimum) all food and reasonable drinks. Health insurance/ treatment and repatriation costs must be covered in non EU countries.
Fuel :_ the equivalent of Premier paraffin to be supplied by the organiser on site, Sufficient to be supplied for rehearsal and shows. (allow 2 litres per performer per show)
Fire equipment :- To save transport costs , 2 *2 Kg CO2 and 2 standard Dry powder extinguishers plus 2 single bed sized wool blankets, metal buckets and a nearby water supply will be required.
Economy long haul flights are generally unacceptable,
All work visas must be arranged by the sponsor, where special visa or immunization costs are applicable i.e. India etc they are payable to PNC before application.
DISCLAIMER
This information is offered in good faith and as a guide only. It cannot be considered indicative of the requirements or advice of any other performers.Copyright : Pick "N" Mix Circus all rights reserved. Thank You
Unicycle hockey, a mad mans sport! If your interested in learning how to ride one of these amazing contraptions or get involved in one of the most world's most physically demanding sports, please contact Russell.
How it all started, Russ unicycling along the 10 metre sea
wall at Porthcawl many years ago, he taught himself and has gone on to teach
hundreds the secret of this dark art.
Whipcracking
Has been a sport since the Australian Ox Drivers, Italian shepherds and Slovakian Pig herders got bored on the long haul.
Target cutting, one and two handed and musical routines, these formidable tools are things of beauty.
Inspired by Max Faulkner and John Leach, Pete has been instrumental in the growth of the sport in the UK having ran the first ever National Whipcracking Conventions, he is only too pleased to pass on the skills needed to enjoy this rewarding and spectacular sport. For further information, advice about whip purchase or just to chat ,drop Peter an email on the address below
Fire Whips! Mmmmmmmm
If you can't see exactly what you are after, please still contact us as we are happy to create bespoke characters , acts and costumes on commission or we have many friends that we can recommend and arrange for your event.
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on 44 (0)1446 740520 or mobile 44 (0)7774 448741
Russell
or 44 (0)1446 747176 or mobile 44 (0)7875 826773 Peter
Base address : 103 Broad Street, Barry ,Vale of Glamorgan ,CF62 7AH South Wales., UK