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Papa Smurf and Clumsy Smurf have been on an adventure to , They had a great time performing their show “A Most Smurftastic Day” and of course riding the fantastic rides too!

It's been 2 years since my first show with Lake Entertainments and I can honestly say how much fun I've had over these last 2 years!

I couldn't be more thankful for the many opportunities I've been given within the company, and for the trust my boss has given me with sending me out with various different shows time and time again.

I absolutely adore my job and all the shows I'm lucky enough to perform in.

Thank you for having me these past 2 years! Here's to many more to come 🎭

Shows are picking up again now we're in the summer holidays ☀️

This weekend just gone, me, Papa Smurf and Clumsy Smurf headed up to Mablethorpe beach and had such a Smurftastic time with everyone 🩵

(Can you tell I love my job by that cheesy grin on stage? 🧀)

Here's to a busy August incoming!

Hey everyone!!

I've been a bit quiet on this page as life has been heeeeectic!

It's been a slower start to normal in terms of work; but life has been crazy busy.

I've got myself a new "normal person" job to go alongside all my shows - I work at Center Parcs in Thetford, which is so special to me as I used to go on holiday there quite a lot when I was younger; so the company holds a special place in my heart. Not to mention I work outdoors, and if you know me you'll know I'm such an outdoorsy person and I love being in nature and out in the natural light. Needless to say, I'm very happy there.

I've had a few shows with The Rat Pack Tribute Show, where I get to wear all the big feathers and be all glamorous. And I've also had a good few of the kids shows I do! Mostly Pip Ahoy so far, with a few Rastamouse shows here and there - and coming soon... Pinocchio!!🤩

2024 has been beautiful for me so far, and I intend on keeping it that way✨

Happy New Year my beauties🍾

Saw the new year in perfectly with the amazing cast of The Rat Pack 🤍

Couldn't have imagined a better start to 2024 than with these lovely lot✨

Here's to a new year with new beginnings🥂

Pantoland has been an absolute blast these past few weeks.

My team have been such a pleasure to work with, and they've made all the travelling a lot of fun - and kept me alert on long and late journeys.

We're just over 3 weeks down, with just under 1 more to go.

Little Red Riding Hood 2023 - *almost* over and out... It's been a good giggle. Thankful for these opportunities, always❤️

Team 'Little Red Riding Hood' are on day 14/28 on tour - officially half way through!

I am incredibly grateful to be working with these two wonderful men. Not only are they talented performers, but also just such lovely and easy-to-get-along-with people! When you're working with people 24/7 for a month consecutively, it's somewhat imperative that you all get on with one another - which luckily, we all do. Again, very lucky to have these two on my team.

Also with this being my first official "managerial" position, I couldn't have asked for a better team. They're making my job ridiculously easy, and deserve the credit for all their hard work and effort over the past 2 weeks.

We're two weeks down - with two more weeks to go!

We've got this🎭

Team Little Red are almost ready to go on tour as of tomorrow!

Looking forward to putting smiles on lots of people's faces this Christmas season.

Introducing your 'Little Red Riding Hood' team with Gerry Graham's Touring Pantos from left to right:
Jude playing the Comic "Wally the Woodcutter", Myself playing the Principal Girl "Little Red" and Liam playing the Dame "Dame Durden".

Dress Rehearsal Day today - and off we'll go tomorrow up until Christmas Eve! Let's do this🎭

Looking forward to getting "Little Red Riding Hood" on the road with Gerry Graham's Touring Pantos this year!

Stepping into my 4th panto contract as Company Manager, and I'm super excited to be taking on that title and extra responsibilities!

Booked and Blessed!

Beyond excited that I've now joined the cast of the INCREDIBLE "The Rat Pack Show", and will be one of their Showgirl Dancers for New Year's Eve!

I can't tell you how happy I am to be getting back into feathers again after what seems like forever. Showgirl Dancing is probably one of my favourite styles to dance, so I'm super excited to be getting my foot back in the door with this amazing tribute act.

Thankful to all the wonderful people around me who always push me to be better, inspire me to continue to work hard and for helping me on my journey in various ways - you know who you are🥰

2023 has been insane work-wise, and there's still more to go ahhh!❤️

Pleased to announce that I will now be one of the Main Stage Presenters for "Bonkers Bingo" with TAG Live!

I start rehearsals this coming Monday and I'll be working every Friday and Saturday in October with them!

Thankful for the opportunity, and I can't wait to get started on this new adventure.

It's the 1 year anniversary since I had my first show with Lake Entertainments!

Since joining them I have performed in 75 of their shows. Below are the shows and roles I've done:

'The Smurfs LIVE' as a Dancer/Character Performer
'The Smurfs Christmas LIVE' as a Dancer/Character Performer
'Rastamouse LIVE' as a Dancer/Character Performer
'Rastamouse LIVE' as a Host/Presenter
'The Smurfs LIVE' as a Host/Presenter
'Pip Ahoy LIVE' as a Host/Presenter

I've absolutely LOVED the last year of my performance life. I've now been a part of the Touring Act lifestyle for an entire year, and I've got to say I absolutely love it. Being able to travel all over the Country, visit new places, meet new people and grow my knowledge and experience in the Entertainment industry within multiple different companies is something I am so grateful for. I've discovered a lot about myself and what I want for my future - and I have Lake Entertainments to thank for that!

Here's to year 1🥂 And to more to come🎭

If anybody needs me this month - here's where I'll be 🤩

2nd busiest month of the year (after December as it's panto season) - let's go!

Me and Pip Ahoy had a great time performing for everyone at Prestatyn Pontins tonight!

Looking forward to a fun filled summer visiting lots of families all around the country😄

❤️💛💚

Rastamouse has been on his travels to at Southview

A massive thanks to all the Troupers for looking after Rastamouse and DJ Raven!

My Parkdean Resorts dates and locations for summer!

Me and Rastamouse and me and Pip Ahoy can't wait to see you all very soon!😄

*Subject to change

My Pontins dates and locations for summer!

Me and Rastamouse and me and Pip Ahoy can't wait to see you all very soon!😄

*Subject to change

Had another smurftastic weekend with Papa Smurf and Clumsy Smurf visiting the Hoburne Holiday Parks💙

Had a smurftastic time with Papa Smurf and Clumsy Smurf this weekend💙

It's been 6 months since I had my first show with Lake Entertainments!

Since joining them I have performed:

'The Smurfs LIVE' as a Dancer/Character Performer
'Rastamouse LIVE' as a Dancer/Character Performer
'Pip Ahoy LIVE' as a Host/Presenter
'The Smurfs Christmas LIVE' as a Dancer/Character Performer
'Rastamouse LIVE' as a Host/Presenter

It's been such a fun 6 months! I'm looking forward to the rest of this season being a part of these wonderful family shows. Then come November - I'll be working with their parent company 'Gerry Graham's Touring Pantos' as the tour manager for their smaller touring panto team of 'Little Red Riding Hood' - playing Little Red herself!

Grateful for my boss for giving me all these great opportunities.

Happy 6 months!✨️

Week one of our 2 week 'Rastamouse' tour complete ✔️

Had a lot of laughs with the main man himself! Looking forward to doing it all again next week❤️💛💚

Starting off 2023 with a pretty healthy looking CV!

Looking forward to what else this year will bring me. It's been just over 4 years I've been in the industry now, let's see what I can achieve heading into my 5th year in Entertainment!