Actor

Merlin; Warwick; On-site; GBP 15,513 - 22,094; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount in our retail shops and餐

40% off LEGO online

Merlin Magic Pass - giving you freeup

Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema

Job summary

Merlin in Warwick Castle is hiring Actors and Performers for the Halloween season to bring history to life with interactive shows for guests. You will perform, learn scripts quickly, and maintain high stamina while delivering memorable experiences on site.

Auditions are planned in July and August 2026, with rehearsals starting at the beginning of October 2026. Expect competitive pay of GBP 13.65 per hour, plus perks including staff discounts, Merlin Magic Pass, and cinema ticket pricing.

Qualifications

• Passionate about acting and performing and embracing characters.
• Strong communicators with a welcoming approach.
• Positive, energetic, and committed to creating unforgettable guest experiences.
• Confident in taking on physical excursion.
• Ready to commit to the Halloween season with us and contribute to scare work up until 10pm.

Responsibilities

• Perform in Halloween shows and interactive attractions at Warwick Castle.
• Learn scripts quickly and deliver strong, disciplined performances.
• Provide high levels of guest service and keep the site familiar to guests.
• Maintain stamina to deliver performances across long show calendars.

Skills

Acting

Performance

Communication

Stamina

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Calling all Actors, Performers, Singers and Dancers, thinking of joining us to use your skills to unleash incredible history while delivering jaw-dropping performances to our many guests at Warwick Castle, the UK’s most thrilling Castle!

We are looking for talented Actors and Performers to join our legendary Attractions & Events Team and be part of our many show attractions for this coming Halloween season, ensuring our guest receive the most interactive and fulfilling experience as possible!

Reporting to the Attractions Manager you will ensure show performance are always of the highest standard. So, your ability to learn scripts quickly and deliver strong strict performances will be paramount, as well as displaying high stamina.

We have a full Halloween calendar of spectacular shows, attractions and events for this 2026 season and we have heaps of opportunities for Actors and bidding performers.

As well as performing, our customers are always at the frontier of our mind so great customer service skills and knowing the site inside out is a must for those questions from guests.

We will be holding auditions on dates in July and August 2026. If successful, we will be looking to start rehearsals at the beginning of October 2026.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for those who are:

• Passionate about acting and performing and embracing characters
• Strong communicators with a welcoming approach
• Positive, energetic, and committed to creating unforgettable guest experiences
• Confident in taking on physical excursion
• Ready to commit to the Halloween season with us and contribute to scare work up until 10pm!

Benefits

Alongside working with a great team, we also offer:

• 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

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

Pay Range

GBP £13.65/Hr.