Liverpool
CASTING
Calling all creative elves and theatrical technicians! Do you dream of bringing the magic of Christmas to life? Lapland Liverpool is searching for talented actors and dedicated technical crew to join our team and create an unforgettable festive experience for families. If you have a passion for performance, a love for Christmas, and a desire to spread festive cheer, we want to hear from you! Explore the opportunities below and discover how you can be part of the Lapland Liverpool magic!
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Lapland Liverpool believe in complete diversity within our casting department. We encourage performers of all ages, races, genders and identities to apply.
AVAILABLE ROLES
Santa
The Big man himself! Do you have the twinkle in your eye and the warm voice to bring Santa to life? We're searching for the ultimate Santa with a big heart and an even bigger love of Christmas to spread Christmas cheer to children of all ages.
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£200 per day
VIP Host Elf
Provide exceptional service to our VIP guests! This role requires attentiveness, a friendly personality, and the ability to create unforgettable memories for discerning families. You will accompany our VIP's throughout their entire experience as their personal guide to Lapland Liverpool.
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£120 per day
STAFF: HEAD OF WARDROBE & WIGS
We are seeking a detail oriented wardrobe manager to look after all of our incredible costumes and wigs. You will be responsible for handing out costumes to cast members on arrival, checking them back in to wardrobe at the end of each day, noting any issues, repairs or cleaning that may need addressing and ensuring these are seen to promptly to ensure our cast always look their absolute best.
£150 per day.
Mrs. Claus
THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN CAST
Character Elf
Bring a beloved North Pole character to life! We need talented performers to embody the magic of Christmas through customer interaction. You must have strong people skills and the ability to adlib while always remaining in character.
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£150 per day
ICE MARSHALL
Get your skates on! We're looking for enthusiastic and fun Ice Skaters to work on our Magical Ice Rink! You will be confident on the ice, have previous skating experience and of course be able to bring the magic of Lapland to life! You will assist our guests on the ice, help them stay on their feet (or help them up when needed if they fall).
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£150pd
Principal Character Elf
There 2 Principal Cast roles remaining throughout the event, from the Elf Academy to the Workshop, these are fully scripted character roles that require strong stage presence and the stamina to make every show of the day as good as the first!
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£150 per day
Grotto Elf
Do you have an endless supply of Christmas spirit and a knack for making children's dreams come true? Join our team of Grotto Elves and be at the heart of the Lapland Liverpool magic! As a Grotto Elf, you'll be Santa's right-hand helper, assisting him in creating unforgettable memories for every child who visits his grotto. (Open to ages 16+)
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£90 per day (aged 16-20)
£115 per day (aged 21+)
Technical Staff - Lighting & Sound Operator
We need detail-oriented technicians to ensure our festive shows and experiences run flawlessly with dazzling lights and captivating sound. Previous experience working with Chamsys is a bonus. You must be able to troubleshoot should any issue arise so our guests only ever see the best show possible.
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£200 per day
Ready to apply?
Please ensure you fill in the form accurately and you can commit to all of the following requirements before applying.
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Aged 16+ for Grotto Elves or 18+ for all other roles with the right to work in the UK.
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Full availability on ALL of the following dates: 24th & 30th Nov, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd & 24th December. 24th November will be on site tech rehearsal and previews. Start times vary depending on role from 8am -10:30am and finish times vary from 5pm - 8:30pm. (Number of hours worked remain the same).
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Available for rehearsals (depending on role) in the week leading up to our tech rehearsal. The rehearsal schedule will be arranged directly with successful applicants and each element of the event is rehearsed separately.
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All roles are paid, travel / accommodation is not provided so please ensure you live in the North West or you are happy to commute to Liverpool, L17. Nearest train station is "Aigburth".
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In addition to the stated rate of pay, all performers will receive the following benefits:
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A hot meal provided each day
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Tea, Coffee, Water provided throughout the day
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10% discount in our Lapland Liverpool retail outlet
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Plus FREE tickets for your loved ones to join us at our Lapland Liverpool Friends & Family preview event. (upto 2 Adults and 2 Children)
Application
Please complete the form to apply for a position with us. Any submissions that do not contain at least a CV OR LINK TO SPOTLIGHT / ONLINE RESUME, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.