WINTER 2023 UPDATE
If you have jumped through a pavement painting and landed here now is the time to book your Practically Perfect Christmas messages !
How thrilling!
Also, did you know that 2024 will be the 60th Anniversary of the release of a rather magical movie? So get your thinking caps on and start planning for a Poppins themed event with an extra special spar
Check out the link on my Virtually Mary Packages tab to choose the perfect online or video message celebration for you.
Pop into the Personal Appearance Packages tab for in person possibilities...
Wherever you are in the world, I can bring a little jolly holiday magic to you all..
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The affection and love for Mary Poppins is almost universal. From small children to proper grown ups, the magic of PL Travers' character endures, proving there is definitely something about Mary.
Treat yourself, your family members and friends, or your executive team and members of staff to some of that magic with this practically perfect tribute to Mary Poppins.
The only limit is your imagination...
Treat yourself, your family members and friends, or your executive team and members of staff to some of that magic with this practically perfect tribute to Mary Poppins.
Something about Mary
What is it about Mary Poppins that is so beguiling?
Her sense of ‘firm but fairness’?
Her no nonsense, slightly unsentimental approach?
The fact that she is, after all, kind, caring and wise?
Or is it the touch of magic and wonder that she brings to any situation?
Nicola Goodchild’s tribute to Mary Poppins brings all these elements into the room, even before she starts to sing!
An ex nanny herself and an actress for nearly 30 years, Nicola captures the essence of Mary Poppins beautifully.
She has years of experience with character based immersive theatre, murder mysteries and improvisation, so you can be sure that while Nicola is with you, your Mary Poppins will be practically perfect in every way.
When she is not paying homage to Mary Poppins, Nicola works in TV, film and theatre. In the past year she has shared a screen with Hugh Grant and Sir Mo Farah and flew to Sardinia to be directed by George Clooney....in an aeroplane, not by umbrella.
Whatever your requirements, feel free to contact Nicola to discuss how she can bring her tribute to Mary Poppins to life and add a little magic to your event.
Clients include...
Praise from Audiences Virtual Parties, Private Parties, Tea Rooms and Corporate Appearances
Virtual Parties
"That was absolutely wonderful!" - Jim
"Interactive and personal. My 4-year old son had sheer delight in his eyes on our first ever Mary Poppins Zoom Experience. Well organised and super relevant to the current times. Mary had my little lamb thinking and talking about the challenging times we are facing, and me close to tears with her beautiful voice.
Mary was patient and responsive to the many little ones chatter and it was a wonderful hour filled with laughter, singing and joy. Well done Mary Poppins, practically perfect? I'd say 10 out of 10 xxx" - Anna Burrows
"Such a special treat for any child, she is an absolute delight x" - Jade E. Paterson
"My daughter's number one dream is that she can crawl into the TV and be with the characters she loves. Or that they could come to life and be with her. Well, now that dream has come true. Mary Poppins was talking directly to her. Asking her questions, singing songs, sharing craft ideas and games. A magical dream come true.
The virtual party worked brilliantly and my 5 year old was hooked from the start.
Mary is practically perfect in every way!" - Claire Wyatt
"That was a lovely diversion. Sorry I cried through 'Feed the Birds', what you said about it moved me so much!"
- Z.
"AWESOME!!!! You've cheered me right up, that was lovely! Thank you."
Private Parties
"Thank you so much. I keep smiling to myself when I think about it !
What a truly special day you’ve made for my children. I knew you were good but this was so much better than I thought. So magical.
Freya is in total awe of you and can’t stop talking about you.
I will pass your details on to my friend and keep a look out for the video.
I can’t thank you enough ! X"
- Karli Brown
"From start to finish, she had the children mesmerized. Mary Poppins made an appearance for my daughter's 8th birthday party. What a magical day. My daughter couldn't believe the real Mary Poppins came to see her. Her voice is amazing. It was the little things that made it so special like measuring my daughter with her yellow tape measure and singing some of the songs from the film with the children. The best part for me was when she sang Feed The Birds to the children and gave them all some bird seed to take home. Highly recommend. Such a talented lady."
- Jema Round
"Highly recommend for any party. AMAZING! Can't rate her highly enough."
- Rob Turnbull
" The most wonderful time...
Words cannot describe it if you're a Mary Poppins Fan.
Ideal for adults and grown ups.
Amazing singing amazing with my children...Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!"
- Amanda
"I don’t usually do reviews but this has to be said....We had Mary come to my daughters 5th birthday party in January. The minute we revealed Mary Poppins to the beautiful music she provides the children were in gobsmacked awe and enthralled the whole time. A few children and parents told me it was the most magical party they had ever been too. The children particularly loved the singing. Best party ever and memories for a lifetime for the children. I cannot her recommend highly enough! Thank you for bringing the #MaryMagic ... you made our little girl’s birthday brilliant!!"
- Danielle Rasor
Tearoom Appearances
"A wonderful performance of Mary Poppins. Thoroughly enjoyed by myself and my children. Felt like I was at St. Paul's when Nicola sang Feed The Birds and handed out the bird seed.
Brought a tear to my eye. Sensational."
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Annie
"It's a jolly holiday with Mary and for sure this Mary will be the one you love.
Mary Poppins Tribute UK is great at encouraging young and old at any party or event... Large and small.
I've had the pleasure of seeing her in action on many an occasion as well as working alongside her too. If you want to light up a room and make people smile, you won't go wrong with booking Mary Poppins Tribute UK"
- Sara Heard
" I had the most beautiful experience on my daughter's birthday with Mary Poppins!!! It was the most wonderful birthday party I ever saw, a great performance and I felt transported to the past in that moment, to Mary Poppins' time! My daughter and her friends were so emotional, they liked it so much! I highly recommend choosing Nicola Goodchild as Mary Poppins!!
- Mariella
"I don’t know how many Mary Poppins tributes there are out there but I cannot imagine any could be better than this. Beautiful costume and deportment, my daughter was utterly mesmerised. I must admit to getting a bit misty-eyed when she sang ‘Feed the Birds’! A really wonderful experience that I would not hesitate to recommend."
- Jo Fletcher-Cross
"Mary Poppins was stupendous! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed every minute of seeing and spending time with her at The Gilt Rooms for afternoon tea half term fun. Nicola was so engaging with songs she sang, interaction with all the customers and their children: no one was left out. Nicola was from start to finish was the most practically perfect Mary Poppins that I’ve ever met. Wishing you Lots of luck on your wonderful tribute act journey. Thank you for visiting the Gilt Rooms Mary Poppins!"
- Rosie Storrar, owner of Gilt Rooms
"Fabulous Mary Poppins tribute! Great interaction with children and adults. Mary had tuppences ready to exchange for ‘bird seed’ and measured the children too. We all joined in supercalifragilistic and had plenty of photo opportunities with Mary. Great experience for all ages."
- Julie Wells
"Such a wonderful experience, even as an adult, nice to get involved and the singing is amazing and all the little touches are just practically perfect. Can not recommend this enough, if you are a fan you will not be disappointed!"
- Sarah Gustafson
Corporate Appearances
"The high-ups are thrilled. They think you are doing an amazing job! Everyone is loving what you are doing!"
- Olivia Pure Entertainment, at the Swiss Re Christmas Party
"Nicola attended The Business Womans' Network as Mary Poppins, in such a business focused atmosphere and after such a motivational and lively event for "Mary" to walk in and instantly command 30+ business owners was brilliant. We all reverted to over excited children looking for the magic of life - and it didn't disappoint. Mary was very busy after her short presentation and I could see that Mary would make a great host for an event to really give it some sparkle and make it memorable for all the right reasons. "
- Mandie Holgate, Founder of The Business Womans' Network
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I’ve been a professional actress for 32 years, but my parents will tell you
that I was a little Sarah Bernhardt from a very early age.
Since training at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, I’ve had some wonderful experiences. My early career was full of Shakespeare…. in schools, castles, on radio 4, the Bristol Old Vic and in a pub theatre with director Andrew Hilton
(of Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory) . All that was a three year training in itself.
Other highlights include working at the National Theatre on two of Tennessee Williams unperformed plays…a real thrill to see his handwriting on the copies of his original manuscripts. I loved doing Sonnet Walks for Shakespeare’s Globe, using my voice for Manga cartoons and talking book versions of some Horrible Histories, having a one woman show written for me, working at Britain’s longest running weekly Rep and making my feature film debut alongside my 5 year old son.
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