Kate Maunder

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About Kate Maunder

I am the Company Director for Shooting Star Entertainments, a touring children's theatre company that brings the show to you, making great theatre accessible for all. WHAT WE DO - We specialise in pantomimes and educational theatre for Primary Schools, with shows written for the whole school as well as individual Key Stages including EYFS. We have a range of curriculum based and PSHE shows available throughout the year while our Christmas shows are also suitable for non educational settings such as Social/Sports clubs, village halls, small theatres or corporate settings. We have recently added a range of History shows, along with Midsummer Nights Dream, and "Star Quest"- a BRAND NEW Escape Room Experience, to our offerings. OUR MISSION - To make great theatre accessible for all. With this in mind, our core performer team are all Level 2 qualified in Makaton, and we have a dedicated SEND Lead who will work with you to ensure our performances fit your needs. Whether this is through allowing your children to get up and move around when needed, providing social stories, or by offering a relaxed introduction, we are passionate about making live theatre something everyone can enjoy. WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL - Our People! With over twenty years personal experience in children's theatre, and an incredibly talented team around me including teachers, musical directors, choreographers and performers as well as many others, whether your brief is educational or just pure fun, we have a range of shows to fit your needs and if we don't have what you are looking for, then we can create it. ASK ME ABOUT - Our STARLIGHT PASS Book us for an annual contract and don't just get a DISCOUNTED PRICE, but also get EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to: Workshops (Dance, Drama, Science, Circus Skills, Shakespeare) Posters Access to Wonderweb Online (classroom resources, videos, lesson plans and worksheets) Special Edition Book "Lieutenant Fishingnet's First Day" Priority Booking Your say in our future shows!(Currently only available in Kent, May be available across other parts of the UK with additional travel fee) CHARITY PERFORMANCES - We have a limited number of pantomime performances which we are able to give to children's charities, free of charge. If you would like to suggest a charity, please get in touch. SOME OF OUR CLIENTS - NHS, David Lloyd Clubs, Swanley Town Council, Empire Electric Palace Theatre, CAE Training, Gisborough Hall as well as numerous Primary Schools and Nurseries across the UK.