CASTING ACTORS AND PUPPETEERS
CHRISTMAS 2026
The WinterBeast Ball is a brand new large-scale immersive Christmas experience at Hampton Court Palace, running from 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Inspired by the Palace's own heraldic bestiary, the experience brings mythical Beasts to life across the Palace's iconic rooms and courtyards through live performance, puppetry, projection and live music.
Performers will work across a free-roam, non-linear experience, engaging one-to-one and in small groups with visitors of all ages, predominantly families. Characters are sustained across full performance days in a high-footfall, outdoor and indoor environment over the Christmas period.
We are looking for performers who thrive in this context: resilient, inventive, and genuinely comfortable with the unexpected.
All performers will be required to apply their own beast-style make-up. Tuition and training on the specific make-up application for each character will be provided during the rehearsal period.
Candidates with a current enhanced DBS certificate on the update service are strongly preferred.
All roles are open to performers of all ethnicities and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive cast that reflects the breadth of our audiences.
TO APPLY
Please see Spotlight breakdown and apply there
If you do not have Spotlight:
Please email sarah@sarahjaneprice.co.uk
With your name and the role you want to apply for in the title.
Please include your CV and a short email detailing your Immersive/acting experience and your location.