Character Entertainer (Mascot/Costume)

Merlin Entertainments; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Monthly Bonus

Discounted shops/restaurants

Merlin Magic Pass

Discounted Merlin hotels

Cinema tickets discount

Zusammenfassung

Merlin Entertainments in London is seeking a Character Entertainer (Mascot/Costume) for Shrek’s Adventure! London.

You must be 6ft to 6ft 4in tall and 18+, delivering interactive, high-energy meet-and-greet performances as part of a dedicated entertainment team. The role involves long days with costume performance for international guests, seasonal residency, and opportunities to develop show timing and guest interaction skills.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in acting or performance (theatre, immersive attractions, or similar).
• Must be between 6ft and 6ft 4in tall.
• Applicants must be 18+ years old.
• Strong character acting with confidence in costume.
• Ability to memorize scripts and keep strict timings.
• Excellent guest interaction and communication skills.
• High energy, stamina for long performances, team oriented.
• Bonus: experience in entertainment/theme parks/live events.

Aufgaben

• Deliver a high‑quality meet-and-greet show that is interactive, fun, and Shrektacular.
• Be part of the Entertainments Team that brings the attraction to life.
• Create a memorable experience for every guest at Shrek’s Adventure! London.
• Perform for over 100,000 guests from around the world during your residency.
• Use theatrical skills daily while gaining performance experience in a seasonal role.
• Collaborate with a team of actors and meet new people in the industry.
• Develop operational skills and learn show gags and timed performances.
• Support smooth show running by maintaining energy, character focus and quality.

Kenntnisse

Character acting

Memorization

Guest interaction

Team player

Jobbeschreibung

Character Entertainer (Mascot/Costume) - Must be between 6ft - 6ft 4in

Location:

London

Contract:

25 guaranteed hours per week

Welcome to Shrek’s Adventure! London. Interested in joining the hilarious mis‑adventure and using your acting skills to entertain our guests!? Are you 6ft - 6ft 4” and think you have what it takes to fill some (very) big, Ogre like shoes? If so please read the below!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering a high-quality meet-and-greet show that is interactive, fun, and of course, Shrektacular!
• Being part of a unique, hard‑working, and thrilling Entertainments Team that brings the attraction to life
• Creating a truly memorable experience for every guest who visits Shrek’s Adventure! London
• Performing for over 100,000 heroes from all over the world during your time at the attraction
• Using your theatrical skills every day while gaining valuable performance experience within a seasonal residency
• Working alongside a team of actors and meeting new people within the industry
• Developing operational skills alongside your performing, including learning show gags and timed performances
• Supporting the smooth running of shows by maintaining energy, character focus, and performance quality

At Shrek's Adventure! London full flexibility is required including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in acting or performance (theatre, immersive attractions, or similar)
• MUST be between the height of 6ft - 6ft 4in
• Due to the nature of this role we are only able to accept applications from candidates 18+
• Strong character acting skills with confidence to perform in costume.
• Ability to memorize scripts and stick to strict timings.
• Excellent communication and guest interaction skills.
• Physical stamina for high-energy performances throughout the day.
• Team player with professionalism and reliability.
• Bonus: Experience in entertainment, theme parks, or live events.

Benefits

Alongside the opportunity to perform to thousands of international guests in your residency, you’ll also receive:

• Monthly Bonus based on guest satisfaction
• 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
• Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
• Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range
GBP £14.04/Hr.