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ACTOR

Merlin Entertainments
City of London, England
1 day ago

Actor

Location (Country-County-City) UK-Greater London-London
Job ID
2025-9635
Employment Type
Guaranteed Hours (MGH)
Offer/Contract Type
Fixed End Date/Seasonal
Location Name
Shreks Adventure! London

What you'll bring to the team

Ever dreamt of working in the Kingdom of Far Far Away? Think you’ve got what it takes to scrub Shrek’s loo with Cinderella or lend a hand at the Muffin Man’s bakery? Well, hold onto your gumdrop buttons because we’re looking for talented Actors to join our Performance Team at Shrek’s Adventure! London!

As part of our talented cast, you’ll bring iconic fairytale characters to life, delighting and entertaining guests from all over the world. This is no ordinary acting gig, it’s a chance to perform in an interactive, fast-paced and utterly magical experience that’s actor-led from start to finish! Every day, you’ll deliver high-energy, immersive performances, engaging audiences in scripted shows while keeping them on their toes with live interaction.

This is a seasonal role, contracted to 25 hours per week minimum, giving you consistent paid acting work in a professional environment. Whether you’re fresh from drama school or a seasoned performer, this is your chance to hone your craft, gain operational experience and be part of something truly unique!

Training & Expectations

  • Training includes live performances, safety inductions and fire marshal training.
  • You’ll play multiple roles, bringing a variety of fairytale favourites to life.
  • All shows follow strict scripts and timings, but there’s still room for some ogre-sized personality!
  • Performances run year-round, with peak seasons during school holidays.
  • All contracts are seasonal, and shifts include weekends and bank holidays (except Christmas Day, Shrek’s having a nap!).

Qualifications & Experience

  • Have a flair for the theatrical and a love of character acting.
  • Can learn scripts quickly and stick to strict show timings.
  • Have excellent vocal projection and performance stamina.
  • Thrive in a high-energy, repetitive performance environment.
  • Can handle guest interaction and occasional tricky situations with confidence.
  • Have great time management skills and can work weekends and holidays.
  • Love creating magical and memorable experiences for audiences of all ages!

Benefits

  • Monthly Bonus based on guest satisfaction
  • Full training on scripts, makeup, costumes, and attraction procedures.
  • Paid opportunities to be part of marketing campaigns and social media promotions.
  • Fortnightly pay
  • 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

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

Pay Range

GBP £13.68/Hr.
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