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Barrie James Art — entertainment & photobooths in Tyne & Wear, UK
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Barrie James Art

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5.0(141)

29 Broadpool Green, Whickham, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE16 4RH, NE16 4RH, Tyne & Wear, UK

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Price from £450
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About Barrie James Art

Let Barrie James Art Take the Hassle Out of Entertaining Your Guests Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but keeping your guests entertained doesn’t have to be. Barrie James Art provides unforgettable live caricature entertainment that keeps your guests laughing, interacting, and fully part of your day. While you’re off enjoying your wedding, whether that’s having photos taken or spending time together, your guests are entertained, engaged, and making memories of their own. Unlike traditional caricaturists who sit behind an easel, Barrie mixes and mingles with your guests, chatting, joking, and creating quick-fire caricatures in just a few minutes. It’s natural, interactive entertainment that fits seamlessly into your day and creates a real buzz around the room. Guests don’t just watch, they become part of the experience. Each person drawn leaves with a personalised keepsake they’ll treasure long after your wedding, and moments your photographer and videographer will love capturing. With over a decade of full-time experience, Barrie is proud to be one of the UK’s leading caricaturists, winner of the Caricon International Caricature Convention (2018) and multiple-time wedding industry award winner. ⸻ Why couples love it: • Breaks the ice and gets guests talking • Fills those quieter moments with laughter and energy • Fast drawings = more guests included (around 2–3 minutes each) • A personalised keepsake for your guests to take home • Relaxed, friendly approach that fits naturally into your day

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Service areas

Tyne & Wear
Gateshead
29 Broadpool Green
Whickham

Reviews

5.0(3)5.0/5 from 3 imported written reviews

5/5 review

ZoeJuly 2026

5.0

Barrie was one of the biggest talking points of our wedding at Runa Farm! From the moment guests realised there was a caricaturist, there was a constant queue of people excited to have their portraits drawn. Not only is Barrie incredibly talented, but the whole experience was hilarious. The caricatures had everyone laughing, and it was so much fun seeing people’s reactions when they collected their drawings. Barrie captured everyone’s personalities perfectly, creating keepsakes that our guests will treasure long after the wedding. Barrie was friendly, professional and blended seamlessly into the day, entertaining guests without ever interrupting the flow of the celebrations. It was such a unique addition to our wedding and gave everyone something fun and interactive to enjoy. If you’re looking for something a little different that will have your guests talking, laughing and leaving with a brilliant memento, we couldn’t recommend Barrie highly enough.

5/5 review

OliviaJuly 2026

5.0

I couldn’t recommend Barrie more. Our wedding guests loved his hilarious caricature drawings and he really brought people together, in such a fun way. Brilliant!

5/5 review

CandiceJuly 2023

5.0

Barrie was a pleasure to deal with from the first message we sent to him. He commands the attention of your wedding guests, he gave them memories to treasure forever and plenty of laughs

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