Christmas at Bewl Water – Performer Auditions 2026
Christmas at Bewl Water is seeking talented, engaging and energetic performers to help bring our immersive festive experience to life this winter. Set within woodland beside the South East’s largest reservoir, this is a three-hour immersive adventure designed for families. Through live performance, storytelling, interactive workshops and one-to-one character encounters, audiences take part in a festive journey filled with magic, music and seasonal storytelling. Following three successful years, the event has become one of Kent’s most popular family Christmas experiences. We return this November and December with an expanded cast and exciting new creative elements.
Roles
We are casting a large ensemble of performers to portray a variety of festive characters within the experience. These include:
- Scripted character roles
- Roaming interactive characters
- Movement and dance-based performers
- Featured character roles within the narrative
All roles involve portraying fictional festive characters as part of an immersive storyline.
Who We’re Looking For
Actors
We are seeking strong performers with excellent characterisation skills, physical awareness, stamina, and a natural ability to engage with family audiences.
Dancers
We are also looking for performers with strong movement or dance training. These roles involve learning and performing choreographed routines as part of the wider experience, while remaining in character and interacting with audiences.
All Performers Should Be Comfortable With
- Repeating performances multiple times per day
- Interactive and improvised audience engagement
- Maintaining character and energy throughout the day
- Working collaboratively as part of an ensemble
Inclusivity
Christmas at Bewl Water is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. All roles are open to any performer able to convincingly portray the character within the context of the production.
Audition Details
Format
- Group movement and warm-ups
- Improvisation and interactive exercises
- Character-based work and short scenes
- Movement/dance call (where relevant)
Location
Salomons Estate, Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8JU
Dates
- Monday 15th June 2026
- Monday 22nd June 2026
You will only need to attend one date. Further details will be shared upon invitation. Shortlisted performers may be invited to a recall or workshop.
Rehearsals
Early November 2026 (weekdays)
Performance Dates
Saturday 28th November
Sunday 29th November
Saturday 5th December
Sunday 6th December
Saturday 12th December
Sunday 13th December
Saturday 19th December
Sunday 20th December
Monday 21st December
Tuesday 22nd December
Wednesday 23rd December
Thursday 24th December
Performers must be available for all dates listed above.
Location of event
Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JH
Please note: Due to the rural location, independent travel is strongly recommended.
Contract
- Paid freelance contract
- Approx. 10 hours per day (varies by role)
Full details provided to shortlisted applicants.
Requirements
- Aged 18+
- Right to work in the UK
- DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- Comfortable working outdoors in winter conditions
- Available for all rehearsals and performance dates
- Performance experience preferred
How to Apply
All applications and enquiries should be sent to: [email protected]
Please include the following with your application:
- Your CV
- Showreel or improvised audition video
- Detail any relevant performance, dance or family entertainment experience
For further information about the event, please visit:
www.christmas.bewlwater.co.uk
Job Types: Freelance, Zero hours contract, Temporary
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 48 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
