Children’s Entertainment FAQ

What happens once I have booked?

Funtime Clowns will issue an invoice confirming all the details you have supplied. Please double check all documents as Funtime Clowns are not responsible for any incorrect information you have supplied.

The entertainer for your function will contact you by lunchtime of the Friday prior to your function to confirm all details. If you have not heard from the entertainer by 1.00pm on the Friday prior to your function please contact the Funtime Clowns office ASAP.

Does the character bring a table & chair for Face Painting?

Yes. The entertainer will bring a table and 2 chairs for face painting, a stereo with mixed children's music, and everything required for games, races including prizes.

What age group does the character entertain?

The entertainer entertains children from 3-10 years of age. If the children are young please advise us of this, and we can cater games for their age group.

We DO NOT entertain adults and advise that no adults are to harass Funtime Clowns Entertainers. We also advise that it must be an alcohol free zone for the safety of the Children & Entertainer.

What happens if it rains?

Rain, hail or shine our Entertainer will be there. If any changes are made, please contact us with any additional information.

What’s the latest time the entertainer can work?

Entertainers are strictly not to perform later than 9.00pm and if you have hired an entertainer for an evening function we ask that parking is provided near the function.

Do we need to provide parking for the entertainer?

Parking needs to be provided for the entertainer as this will reduce the entertainer’s chances of being late. If paid parking is the only option the customer must make provision for the entertainer.

What happens at the party?

Funtime Clowns entertainers start with face painting/tattoo's, followed by games, races, pass the parcel and a magic show (if the magic show has been booked), followed by balloon sculpturing and the cutting of the cake. (Funtime Clowns entertainers will always leave balloons to the end).

The Entertainer does not stop to take a break when the children are fed as during this time the entertainer will face paint. The 2 hours starts from the time you have booked. If the entertainer is asked to wait this will be part of the 2 hours hired and the entertainer will not be able to perform all duties. We ask that you book the correct time, as in most cases the entertainer has another function to go to.

What types of games are played?

This is based on the age group. For toddler parties, we will play nursery games and dancing. For children from 3-10 we play games such as: What’s The Time Mr Wolf, Musical Mats (based on musical chairs), Duck Duck Goose, Egg & Spoon Races, Bean Bag races and many more.

The number of games that are played, if there are 20 children, or less, is 8-10 games / races (pass the parcel included), more than 20 children and the number of games/races will be shortened.

How many children can the character entertain?

We advise that for a smoothly run party, that 1 character per 20 children is the maximum. If you do have less than 25 children and decide to stick to one entertainer, the games and races will be shortened or minimised and small face painting designs will be done.

If there are more than 26 children then you we will need to book 2 entertainers as 1 entertainer will not be able to perform all the duties.

What is in the pass the parcel?

We provide mixed, small novelty toys. E.g. necklaces, yoyos, parachute men, stickers, etc.

Does the birthday child receive a present?

Yes the birthday child will receive a Colouring Book

What if I want to cancel?

A cancellation will only be accepted in writing or via email. A cancellation fee of $100.00 will apply within 5 working days from date of booking  and 100% of the total booking amount is charged after 5 working days from date of booking (This excludes Castle bookings cancelled due to wet weather).  

How is payment made and when?

Full payment must be received within 5 business days of booking. Payments can be can be made via Commonwealth Bank, PayPal, Internet Banking, VISA or MASTERCARD.