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    • Haven Entertainment Application:

      Winter Cast Member


    • Thank you for your interest in joining Haven’s Entertainment Cast!

      With 40 stunning coastal parks—from the dramatic cliffs of Scotland down to the sunny shores of Cornwall—Haven is home to top-tier theatrical shows and groundbreaking guest experiences.

      If you have the talent and drive to make every holiday memorable, we want you on our cast! 

      This year, the below parks will remain open beyond the summer season, to deliver Haven's Festive Breaks:

      - Craig Tara Holiday Park, in Scotland
      - Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, in Devon
      - Hafan y Môr Holiday Park, in North Wales
      - Primrose Valley Holiday Park, in North Yorkshire
      - Seashore Holiday Park, in Norfolk
      - Cala Gran Holiday Park, in Blackpool
      - Kent Coast Holiday Park, in Kent
      - Rockley Park, in Dorset
      - Seton Sands Holiday Park, in Scotland

      Along with our regular usual productions and events, Festive Break guests and owners will enjoy exclusive seasonal entertainment.
      Explore our past festive highlights       here!

      Join our festive cast and help build magical, unforgettable holiday memories for our guests and owners!

      Click the roles below to learn more:

      Production Cast Vocalist
      Production Cast Dancer
      Solo Artist
      Presenter:Actor
      Animation Host

      - Contract Dates: Monday 16th November 2026 – Saturday 2nd January 2027

      - Schedule: Festive Breaks will operate on weekends-only initially - The midweeks between will be allocated for rehearsals, days offs and holiday leave.

      - Additional Rehearsals: New Production Cast Vocalists and Dancers may be required for extra rehearsals prior to 16th November..

      Should you wish to be considered, please complete the below application in full.
      Only submissions with the relevant supporting footage/documents will be considered.

      The casting team will review all applications over the coming weeks.
      If we have a suitable opportunity available, we will reach out to confirm next steps      .

      If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to us at casting@haven.com.

      Thank you for your time, and best of luck!
    • Please confirm if you have previously auditioned for Haven Entertainment?*
    • Please confirm whether you are a current Haven Cast Member, A Returner or a New-Starter:*

    • Pre-Screening Questions

    • What is the basis of your 'right to work' in the UK?*
    • If you are successful in securing a role, you will be required to provide evidence to confirm you are 18yrs old or over - Are you able to do this?*
    • Opportunities that are provided with live-on accommodation or for roles that include working directly with children or vulnerable adults, may require the successful candidate to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work as part of the onboarding process. Do you understand that failure to do so or checks coming back unsatisfactory will result in the job offer being revoked?*
    • The company undertakes regular random testing to ensure we provide a safe and secure environment for our team and guests. Do you agree to undergo random, for cause and pre-employment drug testing if required?*
    • Do you have any unspent convictions?*
    • At Haven we are committed to providing an Inclusive and Diverse workplace for all our team and are keen to ensure that we support every candidate throughout the recruitment process. Do you require any reasonable adjustments to the audition/interview process or to how we interact with you?*
    • If you are successful in securing a role, you may be required to share live in accommodation for the duration of any work we offer you - Have you considered what challenges this may present and how would you deal with these? Do you require any additional support with accommodation requirements.*
    • If successful, you may be required to learn at a fast pace - Do you feel you are capable of doing so?*
    • If successful in securing a position, you will be required to learn and perform basic choreography - Do you feel you are capable of doing so?*
    • If successful in securing a position, depending on your role, you may be required to perform within costume character, as a mascot - Is this something you would be comfortable doing?*
    • Current Haven Employment Details 

    • Current Haven Employment Details

    • Current Primary Role:*
    • Current Additional Responsibilities:
    • Please specify the Seaside Squad members you have portrayed during your current contract:*
    • Previous Haven Employment Details 

    • Previous Haven Employment Details

    • Below, please list any other Haven Entertainment contracts you have worked:

  • Personal Details

    All personal data will be securely stored within our casting database.
    Personal data will never be shared with third parties.
    You may request the deletion of your details at any time by emailing     casting@haven.com

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  • For accommodation and logistics purposes, please state your gender:*

  • Preferred Role/s

    While we will prioritise your application for your preferred role,
    we may also consider you for other suitable positions that match your experience and skillset.

  • Preferred Primary Role/s:*

  • Preferred Placement/s

    While we take park location preferences into account,
    specific placements cannot be guaranteed.
    To view all of our park locations, visit www.haven.com/parks.

  • Preferred Park Placement/s:*
  • Please select where your home address is located:*

  • Availability

    To help us assess your suitability,
    please provide complete and accurate details of your availability.

  • From the start of their employment, the cast member will accrue 'holiday entitlement'.
    Whilst we want to ensure a healthy work/life balance for our cast members, we also want to ensure we deliver an outstanding experience for our guests and owners.
    To achieve this, we expect cast members to be working at key times - These include show days and during peak periods. 

    In most cases, we would expect cast members to take their holiday dates outside of these times.

    - Production Cast Vocalists & Production Cast Dancers:
    These roles will not be required to work Christmas Eve (evening), Christmas Day (full day) and Boxing Day (daytime).
    However, these cast members will not be permitted to book time-off immediately before or immediately after the above dates/times.

    - Solo Artists, Presenter:Actors, Animation Hosts, AV Technicians:
    These roles will be required to work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day but will receive additional pay for doing so.

    All cast members will be required to work New Years Eve & New Year's Day but will receive additional pay for doing so.

    Any unused holiday entitlement will be paid to the cast member, at the end of the contract.

    Please note, should a candidate’s required time off not align with business needs, we may not be able to consider the candidate for employment.

  • Supporting Content

    To enable us to review technical skillset and/or personality,
    please ensure you submit the required supporting content below.

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  • PRODUCTION CAST VOCALIST Applicants are also required to submit the below self-tapes:
     
    Festive Vocal Self-Tape:
    To showcase their vocal ability, candidates are required to provide a self-tape, performing both songs from the male or female lists below:
    - For candidates auditioning for female roles, the songs are ‘One More Sleep’ and ‘This Christmas’.
    - For candidates auditioning for male roles, the songs are ‘Driving Home For Christmas' and 'What Christmas Means To Me'.
    Candidates must use the backing tracks, vocal guides and lyrics provided here.  
     
    Festive Dance Self-Tape:
    To showcase their ability to learn and perform choreography, candidates are required to provide a self-tape performing Haven's 'Sparklejollytwinklejingley' and ‘White Christmas’ choreography.
    To learn the routine/s, candidates should refer to the tutorial/rehearsal footage here. 
    For recording purposes, the audio track is also provided.
     
    Festive Acting Self-Tape:
    To showcase their acting ability, candidates are required to provide a self-tape delivering the ‘Storyteller’ monologue here.

    - Current cast members should provide self-tapes, performing the above elements, on-stage, on mic, without an audience present.
    - Candidates should ensure their whole body is visible throughout.
    - Self-Tapes should be uploaded below.

  • PRODUCTION CAST DANCER Applicants are also required to submit the below self-tapes:

    Festive Dance Self-Tape:
    To showcase their ability to learn and perform choreography, candidates are required to provide a self-tape, performing Haven's 'Sparklejollytwinklejingley' and ‘Put The Happy In The Holidays’ choreography.
    For 'Sparklejollytwinklejingley', candidates should focus on their performance and technique. 
    For ‘Put The Happy In The Holidays’, candidates should focus on their Seaside Squad characterisation. 
    To learn the routine/s, candidates should refer to the tutorial/rehearsal footage here.
    For recording purposes, the audio track is also provided.
     
    Festive Acting Self-Tape: 
    To showcase their acting ability, candidates are required to provide a self-tape, introducing themselves, in-character, as an Elf.
    Candidates should create their own Elf name and talk about what they enjoy most about being an Elf.

    - Current cast members should provide self-tapes, performing the above elements, on-stage, on mic, without an audience present.
    - Candidates should ensure their whole body is visible throughout.
    - Self-Tapes should be uploaded below.

  • SOLO ARTIST Applicants are also required to submit the below self-tapes:
     
    Festive Vocal Self-Tape:
    To showcase their vocal ability, candidates are required to provide a self-tape performing ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’. 
    Candidates must use the backing tracks, vocal guides and lyrics provided here.  
     
    Festive Dance Self-Tape:
    To showcase their ability to learn and perform choreography, candidates are required to provide a self-tape, performing Haven's 'Snowflake Shuffle' and ‘Put The Happy In The Holidays’ choreography.
    For ‘Put The Happy In The Holidays’, candidates should focus on their Seaside Squad characterisation.
    To learn the routine/s, candidates should refer to the tutorial/rehearsal footage here.
    For recording purposes, the audio track is also provided.
     
    Festive Acting Self-Tape: 
    To showcase their acting ability, candidates are required to provide a self-tape, introducing themselves, in-character, as an Elf.
    Candidates should create their own Elf name and talk about what they enjoy most about being an Elf.

    - Current cast members should provide self-tapes, performing the above elements, on-stage, on mic, without an audience present.
    - Candidates should ensure their whole body is visible throughout.
    - Self-Tapes should be uploaded below.

  • PRESENTER:ACTOR Applicants are also required to submit the below self-tapes:
     
    Festive Dance Self-Tape:
    To showcase their ability to learn and perform choreography, candidates are required to provide a self-tape, performing Haven's 'Snowflake Shuffle' and ‘Put The Happy In The Holidays’ choreography.
    For ‘Put The Happy In The Holidays’, candidates should focus on their Seaside Squad characterisation.
    To learn the routine/s, candidates should refer to the tutorial/rehearsal footage here.
    For recording purposes, the audio track is also provided.
     
    Festive Acting Self-Tape: 
    To showcase their acting ability, candidates are required to provide a self-tape delivering the ‘Storyteller’ monologue here. 
    In addition, candidates are required to provide footage, introducing themselves, in-character, as an Elf.
    Candidates should create their own Elf name and talk about what they enjoy most about being an Elf. 

    - Current cast members should provide self-tapes, performing the above elements, on-stage, on mic, without an audience present.
    - Candidates should ensure their whole body is visible throughout.
    - Self-Tapes should be uploaded below..

  • ANIMATION HOST Applicants are also required to submit the below self-tapes:
     
    Festive Dance Self-Tape:
    To showcase their ability to learn and perform choreography, candidates are required to provide a self-tape, 'Snowflake Shuffle' and ‘Put The Happy In The Holidays’ choreography.
    For ‘Put The Happy In The Holidays’, candidates should focus on their Seaside Squad characterisation.
    To learn the routine/s, candidates should refer to the tutorial/rehearsal footage here.
    For recording purposes, the audio track is also provided.
     
    Festive Acting Self-Tape: 
    To showcase their acting ability, candidates are required to provide a self-tape, introducing themselves, in-character, as an Elf.
    Candidates should create their own Elf name and talk about what they enjoy most about being an Elf.

    - Current cast members should provide self-tapes, performing the above elements, on-stage, on mic, without an audience present.
    - Candidates should ensure their whole body is visible throughout.
    - Self-Tapes should be uploaded below.

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  • Thank you for your interest.

    Based on your pre-screening answers, your application does not meet the minimum requirements, and we cannot move forward.

    - Candidates must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
    - Candidates must be 18yrs old or over.
    - Successful candidates are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
    - Candidates are required to agree to undergo random, for cause and pre-employment drug testing if required.
    - Successful candidates are required to be capable of learning at a fast pace.
    - Successful candidates are required to be capable of learning and performing basic choreography.

    If you made a mistake, please select "Back" below to update your answers.

    Best of luck with your job search.

     

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