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Butlins offers a summer of entertainment

4th July 2008 Print
Butlins has really gone to town on this summer’s entertainment with stars from Britain’s Got Talent, X-Factor, Cartoon Network and Extreme Sports headlining a summer of fun at the three seaside Resorts, Minehead, Bognor Regis and Skegness. Butlins has loads of Child Goes Free places available through August and remember prices include accommodation, all live entertainment and over 50 free activities.

In addition to all the amazing things to see and do on a Butlins break guests can now also enjoy the added bonus of entertainment from some of the stars of Britain’s Got Talent. Holidaymakers can be wowed by talented performers from the competition such as Katie and her fantastic canine friend Gin - who can perform better than most humans - plus martial arts experts Strike, street dance crew Nemisis.

Playing various dates across all Resorts, families and friends are sure to experience at least one of these fantastic acts during Butlins summer of fun in a live stage spectacular which captures all the excitement of the much-loved TV show.

Exclusive to Butlins Cartoon Networks’ biggest stars come to life when they appear live in a brand new interactive game show that all the family can enjoy. The Cartoon Network Super Toontastic Game Show stars supercool Johnny Bravo, Ben 10’s alien hero Fourarms, scientist extraordinaire Dexter & his meddling sister Dee Dee, deadly showstopper Grim, imaginary friend Bloo, mischievous Edd, Agent 5 from Kid Next Door and Skatoony’s Chudd - with Ben 10 himself appearing via video link.

X-Factor WOWs come in the form of Sarah and Sean from Same Difference, Bev, Niki, girl band Hope and boy band FutureProof plus Ray Quinn and firm favourite Chico all appearing live at various dates across the Resorts.

Catch the amazing Team Extreme – extreme sport stunts performed by the UK’s leading riders including a World Champion Scooterist. There are not only gravity defying displays but, for the bravest guests, workshops showing you how it’s done.

Sports for all the family include brand new Character Olympics with all the Resorts’ favourite characters including Bob the Builder, Pingu and even Billy Bear going for gold. Pirate fans will love the new fencing sessions on offer, when kids and adults can learn moves that'll give even Captain Jack Sparrow a run for his money. Robin Hood’s archery is free lessons for all the family combining hand-eye co-ordination and concentration with real fun.

For those who like lots of noise try Samba Drums, our new workshop devoted to drumming Brazilian style designed to help develop natural rhythm. A great group activity that gets everyone involved and having fun together.

Teens like to do their own thing so they have their very own club, The Zone, where adults and kids are banned! There are also new activities designed just for them including Street Dance, where they can learn the latest funky cool moves or DJ Workshops when the professionals share their secrets. Wannabe pop stars get advice on style, stage image, singing and dancing at Pop Academy or even have a go at Cheerleading, the latest Stateside fitness craze, with sessions run by the experts

New evening shows include the ultimate in variety with V-Variety, a live show full of song, dance, illusion and acrobatics, guests may even get to witness the emergence of a new star. Altogether Now is full of pop’s best loved sing-a-longs such a Madness’ Baggy Trousers and Katrina and the Waves’ Walking on Sunshine. Rock the Country is guaranteed to get guests on their feet and dancing. For those who like to sit back and be entertained there’s the Stephen Mulhern Live Show, full of amazing Stephen style magic based on his hit TV show Tricky Live plus showing off his musical and singing talent. King Meets Queen – a fast-paced show full of the music of Elvis and Queen – brilliant for rock and music fans.

With all this on offer, this summer is set to be the most fun ever. To book a Butlins break visit Butlins.com.