Dov Citron, aka Captain Calamity, came third in the British Children 's Entertainer National Championships.

The Edgware Synagogue attendee has worked as an entertainer for six years, doing magic, story-telling and music. As well as performing at children’s parties, he has worked at synagogue celebrations and themed events.

His character is popular with his two sons and their classmates at Rosh Pinah school.

“I’m in one of those lucky positions where I’m not just working - entertaining is a joy,” he said.

He is about to perform his stage show,Captain Calamity’s Adventures in Story Land.