Katapult | Themed Attraction Podcast

Katapult Co-Founders Dawn and Phil discuss what's next for the company after reaching 25 years in business.

Natural History Museum was announced as the UK's most visited attraction in 2026, but what is behind the success? We go behind the museum walls with their Head of Licensing, Maxine Lister, to discuss the attraction's popularity and their strategic approach to building the brand in unique ways.

Katapult Co-Founders discuss the company's journey from 2007 onwards as they made the bold decision to focus solely on the leisure industry as we began delivering themed entertainment attractions around the world.

From 90s club nights creators to international themed attraction designers, hear from the original Co-Founders, Dawn Foote and Phil Higgins, on their journey in founding and creating Katapult.

Welcome to Studio Stories presented by Rhianna McGonigal, a podcast series from Katapult as we explore the people we are and the projects we work on. This episode we talk to our design team Hayley Garnham and Amelia Maresca on the role we played in creating the Gladiators Experience.The Experience was created in collaboration with Live Nation Entertainment, MGM Studios, Patrick Doherty Design and NEC Birmingham.

Join the Katapult team and special guest Katrina Mena Rick, themed entertainment professional (Disney Live Entertainment, Walt Disney Imagineering) as they discuss the power and passion for themed entertainment.

Welcome to Studio Stories presented by Rhianna McGonigal, a podcast series from Katapult as we explore the people we are and the projects we work on. This episode we talk to our Writer and Project Producer, James Lawbuary, about his involvement in our Helping Hands project and his love of rollercoasters.

Join Dr Cathy Manning from the University of Birmingham, alongside host, Robbie Jones, as they unveil details of a four-year PHD study into neuroinclusion within themed attractions, and take a deepdive into the impact of today's public spaces for the neuroinclusive community.

Welcome to Studio Stories presented by Rhianna McGonigal, a new podcast feature from Katapult as we explore the people we are and the projects we work on. This episode we talk to our Art Director, Andy Gilmore and his involvement designing dream projects for The LEGO® Group and many more clients.

Join our special guest Juliane Aufdembrinke, Senior Design Manager at The LEGO® Group, and Katapult Co-Founder Dawn Foote, as we discuss the importance of play within theme parks, visitor attractions and experiences.