meet the team
Phil and hannah
Phil has been a children’s entertainer, making dreams come true at children’s parties since 2014. His background is as a professional actor and he has taught and performed in hundreds of primary schools over the years. Phil completed a degree in Musical Theatre followed by two years studying at Drama Studio London. Children just love Phil, and keeping the children excited but under control is his speciality.
Phil and Hannah are a husband and wife team, and you will speak with Hannah during the booking and preparation process. Hannah has worked with children and families since 2008 and loves speaking with parents as they plan parties. Phil and Hannah started Phil’s Children’s Parties when they moved to Cheltenham in 2018, evolving to become Cotswold Children’s Parties in 2023.
Having children themselves, Phil and Hannah know how important celebrating a child’s birthday is, and how planning a party can be filled with excitement and sometimes a lot of work for parents! They have a mission for every birthday child to have the most magical and unforgettable birthday of their life, and even more, for every parent to have a stress-free, wonderful experience.
Roxy
Roxy moved to Cheltenham from the USA! She loves working with kids and has many years of experience volunteering at a preschool, and has even written children’s books (available on Amazon!).
Roxy has fallen in love with performing magic and all things UV since heading up our Leisure at Cheltenham UV parties! She joined Cotswold Children’s Parties in Summer 2024 and has been an instant hit with children and parents alike!
Emily
Emily heads up our Turbo party, and she comes with boundless energy and fun! Emily has a huge love of children and her secret skill is she could listen to them talk for hours! Emily is a dancer and has loads of performing experience, she finds time to compete in dancing competitions alongside a busy schedule of children’s parties and completing her degree!
Maddy
Maddy has an infectious, positive energy for life and her absolute FAVOURITE thing to do in the world is to entertain at birthday parties for children!
Maddy was the first entertainer who came to work with us at Cotswold Children’s Parties in 2023. However after a couple of years she had to stop doing bubbly parties for us because she was very busy with her full time job and also being an amazing mum to her two children! All was not lost though – when Maddy found out we needed someone on the UV rota to cover Roxy’s week’s off she couldn’t resist and now she’s back where she belongs – surrounded by children captivated by her magic and giggling at her jokes!
Harriet
Harriet is an energetic and engaging professional, with a natural ability to connect with children. As a mother of two lively boys and a little girl, she understands how to keep little ones entertained with energy, creativity, and a sprinkle of magic! Harriet ensures every child is smiling, laughing, and completely immersed in the fun.
Harriet is taking the lead with our magical children’s space resident at Wild Thyme and Honey as well as parties for those age 1-6. With glitter tattoos, massive bubbles and a magic show, Harriet makes events magical for little ones and families alike.