Pantomime
Professional Pantomime
Comic, Ventriloquist
& Family Entertainer
Buttons in Cinderella (2024/25) • Professional Ventriloquist • Family Audience Specialist
Buttons in Cinderella - Centenary Theatre, Berkhamsted
Recently appearing as Buttons in Cinderella, Chris "Krisgar" Garside combines comedy, magic, ventriloquism and audience interaction to create memorable family entertainment. Alongside his popular puppet partner Tricky Teddy, he offers producers a unique addition to traditional pantomime casting. Producers gain the rare advantage of casting a performer who brings pantomime comedy, professional ventriloquism, magic, audience participation, singing and family‑theatre experience within a single role.
✔️ Professional Pantomime Experience
✔️ Comedy Duo With Tricky Teddy
✔️ Magic & Ventriloquism
✔️ Available across the East & Midlands region.
Pantomime
Experience
Recently played Buttons in Cinderella for Berkhamsted's first professional pantomime.
Tricky Teddy
(Puppet)
A unique ventriloquist character who can become part of the story and create memorable comedy moments.
Variety
Performer
Magic, ventriloquism, singing, audience participation and comedy from one experienced performer.
Comedy, Magic & Ventriloquism for Pantomime
What I bring to a production...
✔️ Professional Comic Performance
✔️ Audience Participation
✔️ Confident Song Song Sheet Leadership
✔️ Comedy Improvisation
✔️ Ventriloquism
✔️ Script Development to weave Tricky Teddy naturally into the Storyline
✔️ Opening slot
✔️ Magic Effects
✔️ Singing (ensemble / solo)
✔️ Choreographed Movement
✔️ Fast Rehearsal Adaptation
✔️ Collaborative Team Attitude
"Krisgar’s commanding onstage presence is a product of his comic rapport with the irrepressible Tricky Teddy."
Get Your Coats On
"[Phoebe Ferreria's] chemistry with Chris Garside, who played the loveable Buttons, was a highlight of the show."
Greasepaint & Stage Lights
"Buttons this year was actually a ventriloquist, with his own puppet that had a lot of jokes, it was really funny!"
JupiterHadley.com
About Chris "Krisgar" Garside
Chris "Krisgar" Garside is a full-time professional entertainer, magician, ventriloquist and theatre performer who has been entertaining family audiences across the UK for over 10 years. Performing hundreds of live shows each year, he has built a reputation for combining comedy, audience participation, magic and ventriloquism to create memorable experiences for audiences of all ages.
Most recently, Chris appeared as Buttons in Cinderella (2024/25), where he incorporated both magic and ventriloquism into the production alongside his popular puppet sidekick, Tricky Teddy. Beyond pantomime, he produces and stars in his own family theatre productions, performing regularly in theatres throughout the year.
Pantomime has long been a passion of Chris's. From performing in amateur productions and attending countless pantomimes to incorporating classic panto traditions into his own family theatre shows, he has developed a genuine appreciation for the unique blend of comedy, music, storytelling and audience participation that makes the genre so enduringly popular.
A confident singer, trained actor and former classical dancer, Chris enjoys the varied demands of pantomime and is known for his professionalism, enthusiasm and collaborative approach both on and off stage.
✓ Buttons
✓ Muddles
✓ Silly Billy
✓ Idle Jack
✓ Smee
✓ Simple Simon
✓ Comic Sidekick
✓ Original Comedy Characters
Available for Pantomime
Productions Across the UK
I'm always interested in hearing about upcoming productions and casting opportunities. Pantomime combines so many of the things I enjoy most as a performer; comedy, audience interaction, music, storytelling and creating memorable experiences for family audiences — which is why I'm keen to continue developing my work within the genre.
As a full-time entertainer, my festive diary often includes a number of returning bookings from schools, theatres and corporate clients, many of which are secured well in advance. For that reason, producers are encouraged to get in touch as early as possible when planning future seasons, as there is often greater flexibility the earlier conversations begin.
Alongside traditional Christmas pantomimes, I’m also available for Easter pantomimes, summer productions and mid-year family theatre projects, where my combination of comedy, audience interaction, magic and ventriloquism can bring something a little different to a production.
If you are casting for an upcoming pantomime and feel I may be a good fit for your production, I would encourage you to get in touch as early as possible to discuss availability.
