Our workshops have been presented in many different formats for variable numbers, spaces and time, drop-in sessions, one-and-a-half hour sessions, half-day, full-day - talk to us and we will make it work for you.
Variety Tricks & Stunts
You will get a chance to pull a tablecloth from under a load of crockery in this marvellous mix of old-school variety theatre tricks. How about magically floating a glass of water in the air? You will be able to try these stunts and much more in this fun, 1½ hour workshop session. Make, explore and perform traditional variety act techniques, magic, comedy, slapstick, juggling and even balancing things on your nose!
This is a most entertaining fully participatory workshop it’s suitable for all ages and all materials are provided.
Get In and Strike - 30 mins maximum
Number of participants - Maximum 40 approx
Age range - We suggest 5 to 13's
Time – We suggest 1hour 30 mins.
Materials – All materials are provided.
- Developing physical & performance skills
- Learning slapstick & timing
- Comedy & magic
- Developing trust and sharing
- Personal development
- Confidence building
or call... 01482 709939
Magic Carpet Theatre have full Public Liability Insurance, Risk Assessments and demonstrate the safe way to attempt and practice all skills. We follow the National Youth Circus Guidelines.
Reviews
The young audience shrieked its approval and gave rapturous applause
The Herald
Magic Carpet Theatre are dynamite!
Roola Boola Festival, Castlebar, Ireland
We were packed to capacity for the show, due partly to the excellent reputation of your last visit and partly to the very good publicity you sent us.
Ludlow Festival
I have been involving children with Magic Carpet since the 1990s. Every single show is outstanding. Every show is different and I am continually impressed with the interaction between the performers and the audience. The ability and desire for impromptu interaction is a rare quality these days - the desire to allow children to participate is a refreshing change in this 'top-down' world. In this production, though extremely well written and performed, the children shine. I cannot do anything else than strongly recommend Magic Carpet to absolutely everyone. i have seen them work with 300 children and also with 75 in large halls and small halls. My advice - book them now before it's too late! Many thanks Magic Carpet for bringing a bit of Magic back into education- for everyone!
Yvonne Craig, Eskdale School
Colourful, amusing, imaginative plus full of fun, you captivated the audience
Pursglove Leisure Centre
The audience roared with applause!
Blackpool Gazette
Magic Carpet at the Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton. For scores of parents Magic Carpet provided the solution to what to do in the six-week-long summer break. This fun show had the packed audience roaring out loud for the full 75 minutes keeping them all thoroughly entertained
Somerset County Gazette
Keeps the audience enthralled and the children on the edge of their seats... the special effects and illusions are of Magic Circle quality.
Edinburgh Evening News
A tremendous success!
Met Arts Centre
Having sold out both performances I am sure I made the right decision in booking Magic Carpet Theatre to open our new series of Children's Theatre.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Leisure Services
Thank you very much for your entertaining theatre show on Monday. All of the Year 1s loved it
Lyon Park Infants' School
Their terrific new play strikes all the right chords and is elegantly performed by Magic Carpet Theatre Company. This enchanting show is pure magic.
The Scotsman
Many thanks to you and Steve, what a fantastic day!
June Cooke Butterflies Project
You are our favourite children’s theatre company!
Pocklington Arts Centre