Kids have loved seeing him and been inspired to get crafty by his TV shows since 2007, but now Mister Maker is heading to Dartford on his first ever live tour in the UK.

The CBeebies star, whose real name is Phil Gallagher, said Mister Maker and The Shapes Live tour at the Orchard Theatre will feature more than just a few arty tips.

He said: “There’ll be lots and lots of arty fun and some singing and dancing too. Of course there will be some great makes as well including a really big one that everyone can join in with. 

“What’s really exciting is that I’ll have the Shapes joining me on stage alongside a wonderful supporting cast.”

Gallagher has been working in TV as a production team member, writer, actor and presenter since 1998 and has appeared on screen in the likes of BBC2’s Mighty Truck of Stuff, as cycling enthusiast Mr Liker Biker in Grandpa in My Pocket and a variety of roles in Jollywobbles.

He has been Mister Maker since 2007, which is a worldwide hit in over 100 countries. He was nominated for a children’s BAFTA in 2009.

He said: “The idea of the character was to be able to teach exciting arty techniques whilst hopefully being entertaining and funny.

“I have always loved making things - from a very early age. I remember making fluffy bugs out of wool, cardboard and googly eyes with my Grandpa when I was very young.”

Mister Maker and The Shapes Live is at Dartford’s Orchard Theatre on February 15 and 16. Go to orchardtheatre.co.uk or call 01322 220000.

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