Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon

02/09/2024

Thanks to P&O Cruises for getting the Mr Merlin show onboard the lovely Ventura this week. Not many children because of the new school term starting but they're having fun and lots more Okey Dokey fans. One evening doing my show I had a handful of children but around 100 grandparents in black tie and posh frocks chuckling away at the back.

Mrs Merlin even got to come with me. The little Merlinettes are being looked after by lovely friends and family whilst we're away and it's very much appreciated.

26/08/2024

24/08/2024

Mr Merlin show in the rain?

09/08/2024

This came up in my memories from 8 years ago. My staging and performance area may be different, a few more wrinkles and grey hairs too, but Okey Dokey the Dragon will still be his cheeky self and we'll have a lot of fun.

Join me today Live at The Square - Bournemouth for a fun family show.

SHOW TIME: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

07/08/2024

Hey lovely people. Want to watch me on Bournemouth Square for FREE? I will be there this Friday with Okey Dokey the Dragon. Just one show, so make sure you don't miss out. Come early to do some kids crafts and stay later for fab music too.

Get there for 3pm to make sure you get the best view.

Lots of fun stuff all summer with Live at The Square - Bournemouth

17/07/2024

Travelled north of Blandford today to do an end of term party for a nursery. Totally coincidentally the party I did afterwards was an end of term party for the primary school in the same village. It was just next door. I had the same parking space. 🙂

28/06/2024

I'll be performing here this Sunday at the Dorset Street Food Festival Shows between Midday and 3pm. And it's FREE entry!

19/06/2024

Not new promotional items, honest. 🙂 Just Merlin branded drinks I have in the house.

13/06/2024

I will be performing 2 shows here tomorrow evening (Friday the 13th) between 6pm and 8pm. I've entertained at this amazing festival a few times now and the food on offer is incredible. The music is great too.

08/06/2024

Fun in the sun today at Huge crowds and a great atmosphere. Well done to the committee and volunteers for all your hard work. It was a great success and the shows were well attended and hopefully well received.

08/06/2024

Corfe Mullen Carnival 2024

05/05/2024

Another happy customer. I really appreciate when people take time out to give me a review as it helps people who haven't seen any entertainers make a decision.

02/05/2024

I've just taken delivery of a new batch of Okey Dokey keyrings. Some of them will be available for purchase at events that I perform at. They are 3D printed and look great IRL. What do you think?

18/04/2024

My show info is up outside the 900 capacity theatre ready for my show. It's not in there though. I am in the lovely Club House though and you're welcome to join me to watch the show at 6.30pm. Just one problem, you'd need to get to the Mediterranean Sea as I'm onboard P&O's Arvia. I hope you go down well is something people might say to me before a show, but in this occasion it's probably not appropriate. 😁

11/04/2024

This is always a nice, fun fete and as someone who has a lot of time for the Scouting movement and the 34th Bournemouth Scouts in particular, I hope you can come along and support it.

Oh, and I will be performing there too, so can and watch. :-)

08/04/2024

It was nice to perform to so many people at Milford on Sea Community Centre (now known as The Bridge) this afternoon. A short hop across the county to Bridport to entertain holidaymakers. Doors have just opened so it will get busier. Easter has been quieter than usual, but it's starting to get busy now and I'm looking forward to a fun packed summer season.

30/03/2024

One hour less in bed tomorrow, but the good news is, the evenings will get lighter. Don't forget to change your clocks. Although most of them sort themselves out nowadays eh? 🙂

21/03/2024

A big thank you to Rachael for her recent reviews. Her one on Google now means I have 70 (yes Seventy!) FIVE STAR reviews. Thank you to all that do it as I know from people who get in touch how much they matter. Most people who book me have seen me or are re-booking, but many haven't seen an entertainer, so reviews help them ensure that they are confident about booking someone who will do a good job. Once again from me to you. Thank you.

06/02/2024

Thanks to Lynn for this review on Facebook and on Google. It may seem like it's no big deal to some, but I get lots of people book me because they tell me that they have read my reviews and feel that I will be ideal for their party/event. So for all the people who leave a review (69 Five star reviews already!) Thank you so much.

01/02/2024

***MR MERLIN 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OFFER***

I have performed as Mr Merlin for 30 years and I am proud to be celebrating my business anniversary from when I started in February 1994.

My first party was for a young lad named Nicholas in Haslemere, and I am still very happy to be doing the job I love and I hope I have made lots of people happy in that time too.

So as a special treat to everyone out there, I would like to offer a offer to you all. As long as it's in the BH area and the show is done 1 year from March 1st 2024 then you can book me for just £30. More details about the offer will be posted below, but this makes the show cost less than I used to get in 1994. :-)

All you need to do is post your name below OR the name of a group or organisation that you would like to receive this offer. This could be a school, pre-school, charitable organisation, scouting group, or even for a birthday party. Whatever you want.

I don't like it when businesses insist that people have to like & share to enter competitions, so I won't. However, if you do, as a reward, I will put your name into the draw TWICE. There will also be a few consolation prizes of Okey Dokey Keyrings to some of you.

So what have you got to lose? Enter your names below and I will collate them and announce the winner on the weekend of March 2nd/3rd. GOOD LUCK

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T&Cs

All entries must be done by posting your name or the name of the chosen group/organisation on this thread on Facebook/Instagram by midnight February 29th 2024.
Parties booked must be held in the BH area and the show will be 45 minutes in length.
The offer will need to be taken up before March 1st 2025.
Mr Merlin's standard booking terms will apply to all bookings made.
Certain prime dates including end of school summer and Xmas terms plus Xmas Eve, Day and Boxing Day are unavailable.

31/12/2023

To all of you that have booked Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon in 2023, for all my followers, friends and family, plus all my colleagues I just want to wish you a fantastically ....
................................... HAPPY NEW YEAR ...... Here's to 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣

31/12/2023

I have a favour to ask. I want to add some new songs to my party playlist when I perform at your child's party in 2024. I don't do discos but I do use music for games and for when I'm getting ready. My children used to pick some great ones, but as they're not too far away from being teens, their choices are not in keeping with what I want to play. 🧐 So ...

WHAT SONGS DO YOUR CHILDREN LIKE TO LISTEN/DANCE TO?

It doesn't have to be current, but if lots of people agree with certain songs I will add it to my playlist. Thank you.

22/12/2023

Not a great image, but it's the best I could get in the dark. Tonight I did a gig on the 14th floor of Bournemouth's tallest building.

18/12/2023

If you can read this, then your brain is amazing. Share it with others to see if they can do it.

18/12/2023

A fantastic review from a Xmas party I did at a military base on the weekend.

17/12/2023

We do a Xmas Eve box for our children every year. Hot chocolate, a gift, pyjamas (if they need new ones) popcorn, and for this year, we're going old school - a DVD of Elf that we picked up from a charity shop. Do you do this and if so, what's in your box?

16/12/2023

I entertained at a lovely family party at Lower Parkstone tonight. It was so Chrismassy. They had fantastic hot dogs supplied and look who else turned up!