Job Description

Actor

Blackpool Dungeon; The Blackpool Tower, Bank Hey St
Blackpool, LANCASHIRE, FY1 4BJ
United Kingdom

OI PEASANTS! WE\'RE RECRUITING\xe2\x80\xa6

Ever fancied being part of the scariest and funniest journey through Blackpool\'s most perilous past? Do you revel in being mischievous and have a penchant for the dark side of life? We\'re bringing together an outstanding cast of theatrical actors to help transport our guests back in history and recount tales of Blackpool\'s murky past!

What we are looking for

• Someone who is outstanding at performing scripts and character acting
• Have a good knowledge of voice control and taking direction to deliver consistently high standard shows
• Performance skills that could be utilised to create memorable experiences for our guests
• A BA (Hons) or equivalent in Acting, Performance, Performing Arts, Theatre or similar (desirable)
• To be at least 18 years or older

There\'s a variety of characters to sink your teeth into, one day you could be portraying the infamous Witch of Woodplumton - Meg Shelton or even Judge Blackheart. Therefore, your ability to learn scripts quickly and deliver strong, strict performances will be paramount, as well as displaying high stamina and strong vocal ability.

Our trainers work hard to make sure that our cast are constantly delivering freakishly high standard shows, so we\'ll need you to embrace any directions given.

This is a seasonal role contracted from August to November. Flexibility is needed as you\'ll be needed to work weekends, bank holidays and peak holiday seasons on a roster basis.

To be considered please attach your acting CV and an up-to-date Head shot.

We welcome all applications and do not cast based on ethnicity, identified gender, or body size.

What\'s in it for you

Alongside the opportunity to inflict your unique personality on guests from across the nation, you\'ll also receive:

• Fortnightly pay at \xc2\xa310.72 per hour
• 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
• Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

The cell doors are open and ready to welcome you\xe2\x80\xa6

Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we\'ll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

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

Merlin Entertainments