Actor

The Edinburgh Dungeon is on the hunt for theatrical talent to join our twisted cast and help bring Edinburgh’s gruesome past back to life.

We are offering our visitors and guest a 75-minute interactive tour through some of the city’s most delightfully disturbing history, and we are looking for the right talent to help bring our stories to life! 

You could find yourself playing a bloodthirsty Judge, the dastardly Torturer, or a member of Sawney Bean’s family. You could even be the ‘Foul Clenger’, or Mary Queen of Scots herself!

Each character has a script, but you’ll need to bring a bit of flair and improvisation to really make them your own. In addition, you will find yourself controlling some proper spooktacular special effects, enhancing the experience of the shows for your colleagues and our guests.

Performances are regular - every 8 to 10 minutes during peak times, so stamina and endurance is key, and you’ll be performing in tight and mysterious spaces. 

Flexibility is essential, we are offering full and part-time contracts. This role involves evenings, weekends, and even some late-night shenanigans for our special ‘Dungeon Lates’ events.  

• A background in performance and character acting (formal training a plus, but not essential if you’ve got the talent). 

• Strong characterisation skills that would make a statue shudder. 

• A voice that commands attention (bonus points for a convincing Scottish accent, but if you can nail it, we’ll be impressed). 

• Quick script learner with a knack for taking direction. 

• An improvisation master who can react to our guests and keep their cool during the midst of chaos. 

• Stamina - because you’ll need to keep your energy up as you perform multiple shows, without letting the quality drop. 

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! 

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.