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Merlin • Greater London-London, SE1 7PB, UK

Weekend Costume Character (Mascot)

Employment type:  Part time
Salary:  £14 per hour
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Costume Character - Weekends

Location: London

Welcome to Shrek’s Adventure! London. Interested in joining the hilarious mis-adventure!? 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

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

Qualifications & Experience

  • Previous experience in acting or performance (theatre, immersive attractions, or similar)
  • MUST be between the heigh of 6ft - 6ft 4in
  • 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 recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

GBP £14.04/Hr.

Company benefits

Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Charity donation scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts – 40% LEGO Discount
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Eye Care Support
Family health insurance
Health insurance
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Further education support
Open to part time work for some roles

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