Ball Entertainment Hire in the South West
Funtasia Entertainment supplies ball entertainment across the South West, from fun casino tables and
photo booths to magic mirrors and drinks stalls that suit a black-tie evening. We're based in Yeovil, Somerset, and
our own team delivers, sets up and runs the entertainment at charity balls, summer balls, gala dinners and
society events across Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire and the wider South West.
A ball has a different rhythm from a party. Guests arrive dressed up, sit down for a long dinner, then look for
something to do between courses, during speeches and once the band starts. The right entertainment fills those
gaps without taking over the evening, and it gives people a reason to mix beyond their own table.
Fun Casino Tables for Balls and Gala Dinners
A fun casino is the classic ball entertainment. Our croupiers work in black tie, so the tables look part of the
evening rather than an add-on, and guests play with free personalised fun money, so there's no real gambling.
Packages run for three hours, with prizes such as champagne or chocolates for the top
players at the end of the night.
- Fun Casino (from £295): roulette, blackjack and poker tables with black-tie croupiers
Compare fun casino packages and prices, or build the whole ball around a
theme with our James Bond or
Las Vegas party ideas.
Photo Booths, Magic Mirrors and 360 Video
Everyone looks their best at a ball, which is why a photo booth is often the busiest spot in the room. Guests
take home printed photos on the night, and the organisers get a gallery of the whole evening.
- Photo Booth (from £350): an enclosed booth in chesterfield, vintage or Las Vegas designs, with an operator
- Magic Selfie Mirror (from £350): an animated mirror that talks to guests and prints their photos in seconds
- 360 Video Booth (from £400): slow-motion 360 videos with unlimited HD clips, fully staffed
- Green Screen Booth (from £350): put guests on a magazine cover or anywhere in the world
See all our options on the photo booth hire page.
Drinks and Dessert Stations
A drinks stall or chocolate fountain works well at the drinks reception or after dinner. Our chocolate fountains
come with an operator, and the Prosecco, Pimm's and Baileys options can be staffed or dry hire.
Summer Balls and Marquee Events
Summer balls held in a marquee or on a lawn have room for something livelier once the formal part of the evening
is over. A rodeo bull (from £395) with its own operator is
popular late in the evening, and giant games (from £30) keep
guests entertained on the lawn during the drinks reception.
Entertainment for Charity Balls
For a charity ball, entertainment can add to the money you raise as well as the atmosphere. A
race night (from £350) hosted by our compere, with sponsored races,
is a popular fundraiser. With a fun casino, many organisers include the fun money in the ticket price. If you
plan to raise money through gaming of any kind, check the Gambling Commission's guidance for non-commercial events
first. Our charity fundraising entertainment page has more ideas.
A Typical Ball Evening
- Drinks reception: Prosecco stall and photo booth open as guests arrive.
- Dinner: photo booth stays open between courses, then pauses during speeches.
- After dinner: casino tables open for three hours alongside the band or DJ.
- End of the night: top casino players collect their prizes.
Ball Entertainment FAQs
What entertainment works best at a ball?
Fun casino tables and a photo booth or magic mirror make a strong pairing: one gives guests something to play, the other something to take home.
How much space do casino tables need?
A roulette table needs about 4.3 × 2.7 m and a card table about 3.7 × 2.7 m. Each table seats seven or eight players at a time.
Can you set up before guests arrive?
Yes. We arrive in good time to set up and test everything before your reception starts, and we'll work with your venue on access and timings.
When should we book?
As soon as your date and venue are confirmed. Weekend dates in ball season book up quickly.
Book Entertainment for Your Ball
Tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and the feel you're going for, and we'll suggest the right mix and confirm
availability. Planning a school leavers' event instead? See prom entertainment.
For a wedding, see wedding entertainment.
📞 Call 01935 414393 or send us an enquiry.