Costume Character - Weekends

Location: London

Contract: This is an 8-month contract that includes working weekends.

Welcome to Shrek’s Adventure! London. Interested in joining the hilarious mis-adventure!? Are you 5ft 11" - 6ft 3” 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

Availability to work both Saturday and Sunday is a requirement for this role.

• Previous experience in acting or performance (theatre, immersive attractions, or similar)
• MUST be between the height of 5ft 11in - 6ft 3in
• 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.

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 recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.