Scare Actor – Clacton FEAR

Clacton Pier is launching Clacton FEAR
, a brand-new Halloween experience bringing live-action scares, immersive environments and terrifying entertainment to the Pier this October.

We are looking for enthusiastic, confident and committed Scare Actors to join our cast and help bring the event to life.

As a Scare Actor, you will become one of the characters within our immersive scare zones and attractions, interacting with guests and creating memorable – and terrifying – experiences. You’ll need to be comfortable performing in front of the public, staying in character and working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the inaugural Clacton FEAR event and help establish a brand-new Halloween attraction at Clacton Pier.

• Perform as an assigned character within Clacton FEAR’s scare zones and attractions.
• Stay in character and deliver engaging, unpredictable and entertaining scares.
• Interact with guests in a professional, appropriate and safe manner.
• Follow direction from Show Captains and the Clacton FEAR management team.
• Attend rehearsals, briefings and training sessions as required.
• Follow all health, safety and operational procedures at all times.
• Work effectively as part of a large cast and wider event team.
• Maintain high energy and enthusiasm throughout each performance.
• Help create an immersive atmosphere for guests from the moment they enter the event.
• Report any safety, operational or guest concerns to the appropriate member of the team.

• Aged 18 or over.
• Confident, outgoing and comfortable performing in front of large groups of people.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to the full event schedule.
• Able to remain in character for extended periods.
• Physically able to perform the requirements of the role.
• Comfortable working in dark, loud and atmospheric environments.
• Able to take direction and work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous acting, performance, entertainment or scare experience is desirable but not essential
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• A passion for Halloween, horror and immersive entertainment.
• Flexible and available to work evenings and weekends throughout the Clacton FEAR event period.

Clacton FEAR will operate on selected evenings throughout October 2026, with performances running from approximately 6pm until 11pm
.

Successful applicants will be required to attend rehearsals and training ahead of the event and must be able to commit to the dates agreed during the casting process.

• £13.00 per hour.
• Full training provided.
• Opportunity to be part of the inaugural Clacton FEAR cast.
• Complimentary Annual Pass to Clacton Pier.
• 20% discount across food, beverage and retail outlets.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• The opportunity to gain experience working on a major live entertainment event.

Clacton Pier is the largest pleasure pier in Europe and one of the UK’s leading seaside entertainment destinations. With a huge range of rides, attractions, food and drink outlets, events and entertainment, no two days are the same.

Clacton FEAR is the latest addition to our events programme, bringing a new after-dark Halloween experience to the Pier and offering our guests something completely different.