Actor

Merlin; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shop discounts

Merlin Magic Pass

Cinema ticket discounts

Job summary

The Edinburgh Dungeon, part of Merlin, is recruiting theatrical talent for its Halloween to Christmas period. You could bring to life characters like a Judge, Torturer, or Mary Queen of Scots in a 75-minute interactive tour.

Shows run every 8–10 minutes at peak times, requiring stamina and comfort in tight spaces. Roles include evenings, weekends, and occasional late-night Dungeon Lates with props and effects.

Qualifications

• Background in performance and character acting.
• Strong characterization skills.
• A voice that commands attention (Scottish accent a plus).
• Quick script learning with ability to take direction.
• Improvisation mastery for guest interaction.
• Stamina to perform multiple shows in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform 75-minute interactive shows in themed spaces.
• Play roles such as Judge, Torturer or Mary Queen of Scots.
• React to guests with improvisation; manage on-stage chaos.
• Operate some special effects to enhance shows.
• Work evenings, weekends and late-night events (Dungeon Lates).

Skills

Performance

Character acting

Voice

Script learning

Improv

Stamina

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

The Edinburgh Dungeon is on the hunt for theatrical talent to join our twisted cast and help bring Edinburgh’s gruesome past back to life. We are recruiting now for our normally busy Halloween to Christmas period!

We are offering our visitors and guest a 75-minute interactive tour through some of the city’s most delightfully disturbing history, and we are looking for the right talent to help bring our stories to life!

You could find yourself playing a bloodthirsty Judge, the dastardly Torturer, or a member of Sawney Bean’s family. You could even be the ‘Foul Clenger’, or Mary Queen of Scots herself!

Each character has a script, but you’ll need to bring a bit of flair and improvisation to really make them your own. In addition, you will find yourself controlling some proper spooktacular special effects, enhancing the experience of the shows for your colleagues and our guests.

Performances are regular - every 8 to 10 minutes during peak times, so stamina and endurance is key, and you’ll be performing in tight and mysterious spaces.

Flexibility is essential, we are offering full and part-time contracts. This role involves evenings, weekends, and even some late-night shenanigans for our special ‘Dungeon Lates’ events.

Come and join us to bring life to our incredible new Halloween and festive campaigns here at Edinburgh Dungeon.

Qualifications & Experience

• A background in performance and character acting (formal training a plus, but not essential if you’ve got the talent).
• Strong characterisation skills that would make a statue shudder.
• A voice that commands attention (bonus points for a convincing Scottish accent, but if you can nail it, we’ll be impressed).
• Quick script learner with a knack for taking direction.
• An improvisation master who can react to our guests and keep their cool during the midst of chaos.
• Stamina - because you’ll need to keep your energy up as you perform multiple shows, without letting the quality drop.

Benefits

Alongside working with a great team, we also offer:

• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% off LEGO online
• Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
• Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

Pay Range

From GBP £13.59/Hr.

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy advert early, should sufficient applications be acquired.