Dan the Hat
Dan provides a fast-paced comedy circus act, tied together with a brilliant onstage personality both on stage or walkabout, When you book Dan the Hat, you get a frenzy of comedy, circus skills and audience participation.
Biography
Wowing crowds with yo-yo skills, incredible hat manipulation, juggling, ball spinning, diabolo, and the one and only ‘Cups and Spoons,’ Dan is a master entertainer who delivers laughs, gasps, and plenty of fun.
Dan the Hat’s show lasts 45 mins, and includes the above-listed comedy and circus skills.
Warning…It has been known for Dan the Hat to juggle the odd baby. Parents who willingly put their child/children forward for baby juggling do so, entirely at their own risk. The management takes no responsibility.
Dan the Hat also provides:
CIRCUS WORKSHOPS
Dan’s circus workshops are a great way of getting people involved, whatever the event. Perfect for children and adults alike, Dan has enough circus equipment to cater for up to 100 people at one time.
If you want to learn what it takes to master the arts of juggling, plate spinning, diablo or tricks with hats, then Dan’s workshops are the perfect setting in which to learn them.
His step-by-step approach and relaxed teaching manner will ensure you get the most from your workshop experience.
Workshops can run from 45 mins to full-day sessions.
Dan the Hat has performed all over the world, with appearances that include working on the QE2, The Queen Victoria (Cunard Line), The Sea Princess (Princess Cruises), as well as shows at Glastonbury Festival, The Sunrise Festival, The Firegathering Festival, The British Juggling Convention, The European Waterski Championships and Blackpool Circus Festival.
Dan the Hat is perfect for: Birthdays, children’s birthdays, corporate events, festivals, private functions, conventions, workshops, weddings, variety events, shopping centre entertainment, private functions
Read morePrevious Clients
Royal Cunard – QE2 , The Queen Victoria
Princess cruises – Sea princess
Carnival cruises – Carnival freedom
Glastonbury Festival – Theatre and circus fields
Sunrise Festival – Circus field
Blackpool Circus Festival – ShowzamFiregathering
Festival ‘06
Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival ‘08
Exeter Festival ’05 ’06 ’07 ‘08
European Waterski Championships – Ramsgate
British Juggling Convention – Kernow
Bristol Circus Convention ’03 ‘08
National and Regional Playdays in the Parks
Big Big Variety Show ’08 – Bournemouth pier theatre
Cabaret for Cancer ’08 – Chichester assembly rooms
Woodlands leisure park – Dartmouth , Devon
Miniature Pony centre – Mortonhampstead , Devon
Devon Scouts
Devon County Council
Cornwall County council
Woolacoombe Bay hotel – Woolacoombe , Devon
Langstone Cliff hotel – Dawlish , Devon
Butlins – Minehead.
John Fowler holidays – Devon and Cornwall
Walton Heart shopping centre- Walton on thames
Princesshay Shopping Centre – Exeter , Devon
Wyndell Elementary school – Bc , Canada
Alton Towers
Testimonials
“Dan the Hat’s workshop has been a real hit with our Y7, 8 & 9 pupils. His workshops engage at each age, ability and level of confidence. Dan delivers his entertaining workshop with a great balance between modelling and performance and giving the pupils time to practise and perfect their own skills. Warm, friendly and totally professional, we have been happy to invite Dan back to Uffculme School year after year…”
Ms L Morris, Teacher, Uffculme School, Devon
.“Every year during the school holidays, we book entertainers to appear as an added attraction for our visitors. Dan the Hat has appeared at our attraction for the last 4 years, and because he is such a great juggler and because his show appeals to the whole family, he is a very, very popular entertainer with our customers, many of whom ask for his details so that they can book him for their own parties and events. In fact, Dan is so popular one of my first jobs in the autumn is to re-book him for the following year.”
Kevin Ginsberg, Manager of The Miniature Pony Centre, Devon
“Dan the Hat was easily the best performance that I have seen perform for a school group. He was a natural in front of the audience, especially the kids. His show was 100% engaging and interactive. There was not a single moment where the kids were restless, disinterested or didn’t have a huge smile on their faces. As an adult, I found myself laughing along with the kids. Not only is Dan an amazing juggler, he’s darn funny too!”
“I highly recommend Dan to perform at other schools. It is our hope that we will be able to get him back for several of our town’s children’s and cultural performances.”
BJ Fedorowich, Teacher, Wynndel Elementary School, British Colombia, Canada
“Dan has performed at the Babbacombe Fayre, (Torquay) on three occasions and in each, he was very popular, especially with the children. His professional act is varied and entertaining, connecting well with his audience. His workshops were informative and entertaining with children eager to participate.”
Ted Tuckerman, Events organiser, Rotary Club Babbacombe & St Marychurch, Devon
“A fantastic performance and lovely guy.”
Natalie Tovey, Mells, Somerset, Wedding