Happy New Year everyone we hope 2026 has got off to a good start.![]()
Rob Pudner has made a resolution to rest up a little and take the opportunity to recharge his batteries whilst he can but as promised here's a look back at his last Entertainingly Different engagements of 2025.![]()
On Christmas Eve he provided a spot of family fun at Clawford Lakes before heading to the The Manor & Ashbury Resorts where he was joined by the very talented Tamsin Ball for ninety minutes of seasonal silliness, music, mirth and mayhem.![]()
On the 28th December he returned to both Clawford Lakes and The Manor where interactive entertainment was the order of the day and he had the pleasure of warming up the crowd for the fantastic cabaret performer Goronwy Thom.![]()
On the 29th he paid his first visit to Cofton Holidays in the capacity of performer where he was made to feel extremely welcome by two of the ents team - Ffion and Leona before performing to a truly delightful and appreciative audience.![]()
Finally to round of the year he and Jasper once again donned their orange suits in memory of 'T' and headed to Barnstaple where they took the Tarko Lounge by storm for the Little Loungers New Year's Eve Party.![]()
📷 Were you at any of these events or indeed any throughout 2025? Please feel free to share your comments/pics/videos below - we always love to hear from you.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all!![]()
Thank you for your continued support of all things Entertainingly Different.![]()
Watch this space early in 2026 to see the last of Rob Pudner's December engagements.
It's been a few days since we last posted and a busy few days at that - on Wednesday Rob Pudner paid his last visit of the year to Rose Hill (The Northam Care Trust) and he certainly made sure it was a memorable session. Well we don't think he's ever dressed up as Christmas tree before! ![]()
He then called in at Tarko Lounge in Barnstaple where he did a spot promotion for the Free Little Loungers New Year's Eve Party which takes place between 4.00pm and 6.00pm on the 31st and he also enjoyed some coffee and cake too.![]()
On Thursday he was delighted, excited and privileged to team up with extremely talented Rhys; The Nightchurch Pianist finishing the term Nanstallon Primary School in style with a big helping of music, magic and mirth. Thursday night saw festive fun, seasonal silliness and some snow at SNAP - Inclusive Performing Arts Club. Finally yesterday saw two Entertainingly Different engagements - the first one in a sunny Dawlish at the fabulous Dawlish Children's Special Needs Group - AIMS. where he was given a warm welcome as usual and the second at The Manor & Ashbury Resorts where he'll perform another two shows before the end of the month.
Letting the light in - exactly a week ago Rob Pudner was on his way to London to take part in the Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity Carol Concert which took place at St Pauls Church, Knightsbridge.![]()
This wasn't an Entertainingly Different engagement but we thought our loyal followers would like to know that our very own 'Greatest Showman' took to the stage for personal reasons - dedicating a reading of 'A Visit From St Nicholas' to his beautiful and much missed 'T' and all the children and families on their own journeys with GOSH whilst a very smart and extremely proud Jasper watched on and took some super snaps both during the sound check and the actual performance. ![]()
Rob shared the stage with a number of well known faces including Tom Allen, Martin Freeman, Stephen Mangan, Hannah Lowther and Laura Emmitt (as pictured here).who were all very complimentary about his reading of the Christmas classic; who did you recognise?
As Rob Pudner takes a breath on his first free Sunday in a few weeks here's a look at what's kept him busy since we last posted ten days ago. ![]()
As well as his regular bookings he put in a suitably attired appearance at Okehampton Edwardian Evening before getting his Elf on for the next three engagements. Firstly at South South Molton Town Council's Lantern Parade where he was joined by Elsa (Tamsin Ball ) and a familiar looking snowman thanks to North Devon Events, next was an annual booking providing entertainment at a private event for families in Exeter with support from Promenade Promotions and Magical Guests Character And Mascot Hire Devon & Cornwall. Finally Dulverton By Starlight had the Entertainingly Different treatment. On Wednesday he took to the stage at the Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity Christmas Concert in London where he performed the famous festive poem 'A Visit From St Nicholas' in memory of his beautiful boy Tobias.(more details/pictures to follow). Friday saw a visit to Nanstallon Primary School where he introduced all the children to his new snow machine. That evening he hosted Crimbo Bingo at Cantina Restaurant in Goodrington and following a rather late night he spent a few hours on his rollerskates at Affinity Shopping Outlet in Bideford.![]()
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