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Captain Fantastic supports Dyslexia Scotland Awareness Week

Captain Fantastic, the UK's leading children's party company, is supporting Dyslexia Awareness Week in Scotland with two fun interactive online parties.

Captain Fantastic supports Dyslexia Scotland Awareness Week

Article Source: Dyslexia Scotland
Last Updated: 26 September 2024 15:02

Tommy Balaam, Founder and Director of Fun at Captain Fantastic and children’s author explains: “At school, I was good at maths but struggled with English but didn’t know why. I was identified as Dyslexic much later, at acting school. Therefore, being able to support Dyslexia Scotland’s Awareness Week is a great opportunity to help this important charity in their mission to both raise awareness and empower people with dyslexia to reach their full potential plus have some great fun at the same time!”

Tommy is giving up his time to perform at two online parties hosted by Dyslexia Scotland to be held on 2 October 2024:

6.30pm – 7pm (4-8 year olds): Join Captain Fantastic to celebrate difference at our online party filled with fun and tricks, bubbles, puppets and games. Hosted by Captain Fantastic himself, everyone will have a magical time.

7.15pm – 8pm (8-12 year olds): Join Captain Fantastic to celebrate difference at our online party packed with games, competitions and a whole host of special effects. The fun will be hosted by Captain Fantastic himself, to ensure everyone has an epic time.

To book free tickets and join the fun please go to: dyslexiascotland.org.uk/events/

Lena Gillies National Development Officer, Dyslexia Scotland confirmed: “We are delighted and honoured to welcome Tommy Balaam, also known as Captain Fantastic as our special guest for these two online parties. Tommy featured in our recent Dyslexia Scotland magazine and has been open about the challenges he has faced with Dyslexia over the years. Now as a successful children’s author and performer, he offers inspiration to others and I know the online parties will be great fun for everyone who attends.”

Captain Fantastic has been voted the UK's Number One children's entertainment company by the trusted reviewing site FreeIndex.

For Kids to carry on the adventure please see: www.youtube.com/captainfantastickids

For further information about Captain Fantastic’s parties and events please see: captain-fantastic.co.uk

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