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The party’s not cancelled: the stars and companies creating the perfect ‘virtual’ night-in this festive season

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The Freelance Informer understands that not all of us will have the luxury of spending the holidays in-person or celebrating the back of 2020 with family and friends, that is why we are scouting out virtual alternatives that could still create lasting memories.

As seen on ITV’s Dancing On Ice 2020, Ben Hanlin’s brand new LIVE Magic show is the perfect example of how people can spend time with family and friends even if they aren’t in the same place. Hanlin now offers one hour of interactive magic and comedy for the entire family beamed straight into your homes via ZOOM.

“I am so excited to perform some of my favourite tricks and brand new ones,” says Ben Hanlin the TV magician who is taking his show virtual just in time for the holiday season. “As always, the audience has a massive part to play, so you won’t just be watching a magic show, you’ll be in it!”

What you need to know:

Just like any other magic show, choose the date and time that you and your family would like to watch the Shazoom show, buy a ticket. You will instantly receive confirmation of your purchase. Before the day of the show you will be sent the exact Zoom login for that show.

YOU WILL NEED A DECK OF CARDS TO TAKE PART IN SOME OF THE SHOW! (Make sure you have one in the house – If not, you can buy them from any supermarket or petrol station).

Ben may interact with you at some point, so be prepared to be part of the show!


Other interactive shows are also available, and which Hanlin is taking part, including ‘The Christmas Party is Not Cancelled with Pat Sharp’; get ready to experience a night of fun and celebration with this brilliant virtual Christmas package hosted by the one and only Pat Sharp. 

Things get started with ‘Fun House in Your House’, an interactive game with Pat Sharp, where there’s ‘prizes to be won!’. Afterwards, your mind will be blown with the incredible magic show performed by Hanlin.

Afterwards, prepare to party with the brilliant in-house DJ and VJ, who will close the night by playing the biggest and best tunes around, live on Zoom. They’ll be taking requests and shoutouts! 

What’s more, each guest will be delivered a selection of three pre-mixed cocktails of your choosing to enjoy throughout the interactive experience. This package will also include a team leaderboard along with pre and post event support. 

Send an enquiry through today to make a booking for this exciting online experience and bring the Fun House to your house!


If you want to send good spirits to friends and family – literally – then a company called Funkin Cocktails, could be what you are looking for. The drinks company is are answering the call of consumers’ new found love of enjoying bar-quality cocktails in the comfort of their homes. Just in time for Christmas, the company’s gift boxes contain everything you need to celebrate festivities at home in the absence of the much-anticipated office Christmas party.

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Christmas boxes can be sent directly to as many people as you choose. Simply add all of your chosen boxes into your basket and you can send each box straight to their doorstep in one order. These boxes are the perfect accompaniment to your virtual Christmas parties and video chat get-togethers.

The company said that the gift boxes have been created following a change in consumer behaviour, with the cocktails-at-home trend increasing exponentially. This summer alone saw Funkin Cocktails sales soar, resulting in the brand being served in 48 million cocktails this year alone, with its Passion Fruit Martini ready to drink Nitro cans fast becoming a consumer favourite.

Creating the perfect night in during the holiday season, Funkin Cocktails has launched an exciting new range of Christmas cocktail gift boxes and teamed up with the UK karaoke brand Lucky Voice, offering consumers a free month’s subscription – including access to its online catalogue of over 9,000 songs, plus a 10% discount off its Karaoke Machines within each box.

If you want to do some research before you start your home bartending, you can get inspired by Funkin’s recipe section.

The gift boxes will be available for pre-order from the 16th November and readily available from the website from the 22nd November.

The six Christmas party cocktail gift boxes will include a selection of Funkin’s delicious top selling cocktails with prices ranging from £20-£70.

To preorder your gift box, go to: https://www.funkincocktails.co.uk.

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