Actor

Merlin Entertainments Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an iconic attraction where your theatrical skills will shine! As an Actor, you'll bring Edinburgh's eerie history to life in a thrilling interactive experience. This role demands creativity, stamina, and the ability to engage with guests in tight, atmospheric spaces. With performances every 8 to 10 minutes, you'll need to stay energetic and flexible, adapting to the unique demands of each show. Enjoy a variety of perks, including discounts and free tickets to attractions worldwide, while you entertain and captivate audiences with your unique flair and improvisational skills. This is your chance to make an unforgettable impact!

Benefits

Monthly Bonus based on customer satisfaction

25% discount in retail shops and restaurants

40% off LEGO online

Merlin Magic Pass for free tickets

Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

Qualifications

• Background in performance and character acting, with strong characterisation skills.
• Ability to learn scripts quickly and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform various characters in an interactive tour, bringing history to life.
• Manage special effects and engage with guests during performances.

Skills

Theatrical talent

Character acting

Improv skills

Strong characterisation

Voice projection

Stamina

Education

Background in performance

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Fancy a job that’ll send shivers down your spine? 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. This is not your average gig - this is a 75-minute interactive tour through some of the city’s most delightfully disturbing history!

As an Actor, you could find yourself playing a bloodthirsty Judge, the dastardly Torturer, a member of Sawney Bean’s family (yes, we’re still talking about that lot), the ‘Foul Clenger’, or even Mary Queen of Scots herself, because why not? Each character has a script, but you’ll need to bring a bit of flair and improv to really make them your own. Oh, and did we mention you’ll be controlling some proper spooktacular special effects while you’re at it?

Performances are regular - every 8 to 10 minutes during peak times, so stamina is key. You’ll be performing in tight, mysterious spaces (because, well, it’s a dungeon). And yes, 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.

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 improv master who can react to our guests and keep their cool in 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 the opportunity to inflict your unique personality on guests from across the nation, you’ll also receive:

• Monthly Bonus based on customer satisfaction
• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
• 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

The cell doors are open and ready to welcome you…

Pay Range

GBP £13.09/Hr.