Creating the Magic
in People's Lives

Nationwide

Frequently Asked questions

1. If I book a show or a workshop, who will come to the school to perform it?
2. Where is JP originally from as I can't always tell by his accent?
3. How much time does JP need to set up?
4. How does payment work?
5. Can we ask JP to do a topic that is not listed on the shows or workshops?
6. Will Creative Shows go anywhere in the country?

If I book a show or a workshop, who will come to the school to perform it?

JP Ridgely, who is a very experienced entertainer and trainer in the creative arts, such as magical arts, puppetry and some circus skills

Where is JP originally from as I can't always tell by his accent?

JP is originally from Maryland , USA and is now a UK resident and has been for many years. He is confused cultrally speaking no doubt!! He absolutely loves being in the UK!

How much time does JP need to set up?

Usually about an hour, you have to calculate how long it will take to get all the stage and equipement into the hall from where the vehicle is parked. Sometimes it is better to get everything in the hall before the children arrive for school, if it is a morning performance.

How does payment work?

Normally, the school pays with a cheque on the day of performance, unless prior arrangement has been made with JP. Creative Shows are registered with several councils around the country and can be paid by BACS with prior arrangement. Pay Pal is an option via this website as well.
No deposits necessary for schools.

Can we ask JP to do a topic that is not listed on the shows or workshops?

JP welcomes any ideas or suggestions that you have to make Creative Shows more effective in the schools. For example , the Creative Puppet workshop was put together with a creative arts coordinator over a period of 4 years and it really shows!

Will Creative Shows go anywhere in the country?

Yes definitely, and then some, JP has actually done the puppet workshop in Italy and Finland. While the Circus workshop was done in Dubai and several Show Tours in the Isle of Man, just like all over the UK has seen the likes of Creative Shows!!!