Plymouth, UK

Jo McCarthy

  • Celebrant
  • Founder of Plymkids
  • TikTok Creator
  • 1000+Students
    supported
  • 100+Ceremonies
    delivered
  • 50K+TikTok
    followers
  • 1M+Video
    views
  • 25+Years
    experience

About Me

Hi, I’m Jo, a Plymouth-based entrepreneur passionate about creativity, community and celebration.

I’m the founder of Plymkids, a youth drama and acting club helping children build confidence through performance. I’m also a TikTok content creator partnering with brands to create authentic, engaging content, and a wedding and funeral celebrant leading personalised ceremonies filled with meaning.

Jo McCarthy smiling, with shoulder-length blonde curls and a white floral blouse Jo standing between a newly married bride and groom at their wedding

Wedding & Funeral Celebrant

100+ ceremonies delivered

I lead personal, meaningful ceremonies that celebrate the people and stories at their heart.

Every ceremony is created with warmth, care and attention to detail. The aim is always to create something personal, welcoming and truly individual to the people involved.

A bride and groom share a kiss beneath a sunflower arch as Jo, their celebrant, smiles beside them

Funerals & celebrations of life

Thoughtful funerals and celebrations of life that honour and remember a loved one.

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Plymkids Theatre Company

100+ shows performed & 1000+ students trained

I’m the founder of Plymkids, a youth drama and acting club helping children build confidence through performance.

  • 1997Founded
  • 6–18Ages
  • 3Productions a year

Founded in 1997, Plymkids has grown to become a known name throughout children’s theatre in the South West and UK.

We proudly teach skills including singing, drama, acting and dance, whilst also rehearsing weekly in preparation to stage three full-scale theatre productions a year. Our professional teachers have the privilege of working with over 200 children aged between 6 and 18 years.

As a result of our training, Plymkids members are frequently cast in professional theatre productions at the Theatre Royal, and many members have also had the opportunity to take part in a range of local television and film work.

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Plymkids performers in bright costumes singing and dancing on stage under coloured lights

TikTok & Content Creation

50K+ TikTok followers • 1M+ video views

I create engaging TikTok content that showcases products in a natural, relatable way. Through TikTok Shop, I work with brands to promote products through short-form videos that feel authentic while driving awareness and sales.

My content focuses on connecting with audiences through personality, storytelling and genuine recommendations.

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@mrsmacshonestreviews

Jo in a black sleeveless top and beige trousers, holding a woven straw bag
Screenshot of Jo’s TikTok profile, @mrsmacshonestreviews, showing her follower count and a grid of her review videos

Let’s Work Together

For wedding or funeral ceremonies, Plymkids enquiries or brand collaborations, use the form below and I will be in touch.

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