Casting for Actors/Performers to play
Elves
Candidates must have :
- Background in performing arts
- Great improvisational skills,
- Highly motivated.
- High endurance as days performing can be long
PLEASE PROVIDE A HEADSHOT WHEN APPYLING.
About Christmas Fest Essex
Christmas Fest Essex is an unmissable immersive live theatre family experience.
Journey through a variety of experience rooms, set within 10 acres of untouched woodland. In the forest, you will meet festive characters along the way, as you enter the workshop, explore the village, ride the train through the woodland, visit Santa’s Grotto and finish with real ice skating.
Performance Dates - can be flexible i.e. work around college or school commitments (you do need need to commit to very dates)
We are looking for performers who can work WEEKDAYS! Some weekend work maybe still available but WEEKDAY availability is needed.
November
Saturday, November 14th
Sunday, November 15th
Saturday, November 21st
Sunday, November 22nd
Friday, November 27th
Saturday, November 28th
Sunday, November 29th
December
Thursday, December 3rd
Friday, December 4th
Saturday, December 5th
Sunday, December 6th
Thursday, December 10th
Friday, December 11th
Saturday, December 12th
Sunday, December 13th
Tuesday, December 15th
Wednesday, December 16th
Thursday, December 17th
Friday, December 18th
Saturday, December 19th
Sunday, December 20th
Monday, December 21st
Tuesday, December 22nd
Wednesday, December 23rd
Other important Dates
Casting Date 12th September 2026 - You must be available on this date.
Rehearsal/Wardrobe
October 2026 10th or 11th (we be required one of these days)
Dress Rehearsal: 7th and 8th November ( all cast you must be available on these dates)
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Freelance
Pay: Up to £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have some performing arts experience?
- You must be available on at least one of the rehearsal days (October 10th or 11th 2026) and you must be available for both dress rehearsal dates on November 7th and 8th 2026. Please confirm.
- You must be willing to travel to a remote area of Billericay Essex for rehearsals and to work. Will this be possible?
- Please remember you need to provide a headshot when applying as this is a acting job. Is this possible?
Work Location: In person
