So Christmas is over for another year. The decorations are all packed away and it's back to work, where everyone seems to be feeling down in the dumps with only memories of last year's Christmas festivities to keep them going until Spring appears.
Well it needn't be that way! Just think how much fun it would be if you could start looking forward to next Christmas and planning your party, while the memories of what went well (and not so well) are still fresh in your mind.
Here at Pearlcatchers we have plenty of Christmas crackers on offer and are ready and able to help you make your Christmas Party the best. We've got loads of great ideas to make your party really go with a bang and be something you and your team will remember for years to come.
Take a look at the sample of acticities and entertainment listed below - or browse through our Entertainment and Teambuilding sections for even more innovative ideas.
But our service needn't end with just organising a band or murder mystery, Pearlcatchers can also offer you Total Party Planning. Simply let us know your numbers, location, budget and preferred dates and we can organise everything from the venue to the catering, the entertainment and even transport home. Once you've made the booking, all you will have to do is turn up and enjoy yourself!
Starting to feel better already? Then, why not give us a call on 01753 624985 and we can help to make this a Happy New Year by putting together a no obligation proposal for you.
Interactive pantomimes to suit any audience
Pantomime might be one of our greatest traditions - but there's nothing old-fashioned about our shows! Choose from our selection of titles, such as 'Snow White and the Four Swedish Popstars' or if you can't decide which panto is your favourite then why not try them all! The Reduced Panto Company is brand new for 2003 and offers you a fast and hilarious romp through the top ten pantomimes of all time - oh yes it does!
Will your nerve hold out in this popular game show?
Just how much do your employees know about your company, it's products, competitors, strategy and tall stories? And which of your employees are risk-takers who are willing to gamble a secure middle management role for a seat on the board? Use your lifelines carefully as, in business, you can never quite tell whether someone is a friend or foe!
Our comprehensive corporate cabaret acts
Pearlcatchers have access to a wide range of experienced performers that will grace any corporate event. From stand up comedians to actors/scriptwriters; after dinner speakers to impersonators; singer/songwriters to modern-day poets; show bands/discos to drag queens and karaoke; wacky waiters to magicians, clowns and circus acts the list is seemingly endless.
Take a no-risk flutter in our racing spectacular
We bring the excitement of a Day at the Races direct to your venue. And in case you get on a losing streak, we have Bankruptcy Row - where you get the chance to win back some money by taking part in our special challenges! And don't miss out on the finale 'Gone to the Dogs', where guests have to take on the role of greyhounds. This is your chance bet on friends and colleagues, rig the odds, nobble the runners, lose all your money and still have a great night!
Find out who really knows you best in this fast-moving team game
They say you can choose your friends, but not your family - or your colleagues for that matter. Test how well your team really know each other by deciding who is best suited to each activity, culminating in A Question of Scruples - where you have to vote on which team member is most likely to ...?
An exciting new twist on a popular theme
Our intentions might be murderous, but you're more likely to die laughing at our hilarious high-jinx mysteries. You can choose from a seasonal theme such as the panto-murder 'Unhappily Ever After' or 'Who Killed Father Christmas' or browse our extensive range of themes and titles. Alternatively, we can plan 'Murder at the Christmas Party', where the victim and the murderer is actually among you!
Will you take on the ultimate Quiz Master?
The Diamond Dome is made up of five themed zones, covering musical, physical, mental agility, knowledge and creative pursuits. It offers just about every activity imaginable from spoof TV Game Shows to mental agility tests, trivia rounds to improvisation and indoor Olympics to karaoke! The choice of rounds is endless, as will be your enjoyment.
Organised chaos is all on the menu
We've probably all had the odd disastrous evening, when nothing goes right - but believe us, nothing can compare to our Recipe for Disaster. Watch as your guests simply don't know what to expect or how to react as the barman breaks all the glasses, the waiter drops all the food - and just wait until the Environmental Health Officer turns up! This is a hilarious way to play a little trick on your guests and see how long it takes before they realise that it is all a set up.
Do you feel lucky?
We replicate a casino in every way, except that no real money changes hands. At the start of the evening each of your guests is issued with gaming chips and invited to attend the tables. These can include a combination of American Roulette, Blackjack, Dice and Poker - and all tables come with highly trained staff. If required, the evening can also be themed with examples including Moulin Rouge, Western Saloon or Mafia Mayhem.
The perfect backdrop for your event
Setting a theme for an event really helps to get the party swinging. Choose from all the favourite themes, such as School Disco, Wild West, Outer Space, Hollywood, 50's, 60's,70's, 80's or work with us to come with something completely different. For a truly coordinated effect, why not carry on the theme to the entertainment and even catering.
These events bring new meaning to the term 'Christmas Spirit'
No evening is complete without a pre-dinner drinks reception - so for a really vintage evening why not include a themed activity that will really add some fizz, such as cocktail capers, wine-tasting (Whose Wine Is It Anyway) or beer sampling (Taste of the Hop).