FRIGHT NIGHTS Performer Location: Thorpe Park, KT16 8PN Hours: Fully Flexible; Full Time & Part Time Contract Type: Seasonal, until November 2025 Rate of pay: £12.35 per hour. Contract Dates: 27th August- 9th November 2025 Due to the nature of this role, we will only be accepting applications from those candidates who are aged 18 or over. (All of our full time FRIGHT NIGHTS performers will be expected to work evenings, weekends and late nights as dictated by our operational calendar). Please note that some of our castings may require the following and should be taken into consideration when applying for this role: · The wearing of wigs, masks, full-body costumes with head and tighter fitting clothes for some dancer roles. · Physically demanding role, delivering performances which require high intensity. · Requirement to be trained and use props such as bungee, flying rig and chainsaw. · Lone working on specific positions for up to 90 minutes at a time. · Perform both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. We are looking to recruit talented performers across a range of disciplines to join us to be a part of the newest edition of our multiple award-winning (Best Theme Park Scare Event 2021 & 2023) FRIGHT NIGHTS for 2025 at Thorpe Park! Our FRIGHT NIGHTS performers must be highly motivated and dedicated to delivering exemplary standards of guest interaction. We have various performing opportunities which we are recruiting for, including scare, scripted characters, immersive entertainment, street theatre, dancing and singing roles which will bring our event to life! You will be required to attend an audition at Thorpe Park so please ensure you bring your enthusiasm, high levels of energy and a desire to create exceptional guest interactions at every opportunity! Our FRIGHT NIGHTS characters are as demanding as they are fulfilling, and we are looking for versatile and resilient performers who are ready to rise to the challenge. We are looking for candidates with full time availability throughout September, October, and early November. We are also recruiting for some Part Time positions dependant on level of availability, and flexibility to be available for rehearsal dates. To be considered for a role, candidates must be able to commit to a minimum of 8 shifts across the FRIGHT NIGHTS operational run (1st October-9th November) Availability Considerations If successful for the role, full-time and part-time availability for the following periods is required: 27th August – Induction Evening 29th August – 30th September Rehearsal Period 1st October -Fake Nights (Dress Run) 2nd October- Press Night 3rd October – 5th October – Operational Weekend 10th - 12th October – Operational Weekend 16th October – 2nd November Operational Half-term 6th – 9th November – Operational Buy Out Days Merlin Magic Pass: 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world! 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants 40% discount online off LEGO, and much more! Free bus from Staines station for all employees Fortnightly pay Free staff parking Ongoing training & development to have a longer-term career in Merlin Access to Perks at Work which 30,000 national & local employee discounts If you have any questions or if you require any reasonable adjustments, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at recruitment@thorpe-park.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. GBP £12.35/Hr.