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Step into character as a Character Entertainer at Shrek’s Adventure! London in London. This part-time, seasonal role offers 25 guaranteed hours per week with a pay rate of GBP 14.04/Hr, requiring full flexibility including weekends and bank holidays. Bring iconic characters to life and create magical moments for visitors from around the world.

Requirements

  • Must be between 6ft and 6ft 4in in height
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Previous experience in acting or performance (theatre, immersive attractions, or similar)
  • Strong character acting skills and 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
  • Bonus: Experience in entertainment, theme parks, or live events

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Character acting: Deliver interactive, fun, and high-energy meet-and-greet shows in costume.
  • Script memorization and timing: Support the smooth running of shows by maintaining energy, character focus, and strict adherence to show timings.
  • Guest interaction: Create a truly memorable experience for international visitors through excellent communication and engagement.
  • Team collaboration: Work alongside a team of actors as part of a hard-working Entertainments Team.
  • Potential transition routes: People from theatrical acting, street performance, or theme park hosting roles may bring strong theatrical, improvisational, and physical stamina skills, alongside meeting the strict height and performance requirements for this job.

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

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
Apply now
Merlin

Character Entertainer (Mascot/Costume)

London
On-site
GBP 14.04/Hr
  • 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.

    Pay Range

    GBP £14.04/Hr.

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