Kent, South East

Living Statues for Hire in Canterbury

Floral, frozen, gilded and masked statues that hold perfectly still, then surprise your guests with a wink, a pose or a glass of fizz. Available for Canterbury, 55 miles east of central London, and every postcode in Kent.

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Booking living statues in Canterbury

WowActs books living statues in Canterbury, Kent, 55 miles east of central London, covering the CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5 and CT6 postcode districts.

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: Kent
Postcodes: CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6
Location: 55 miles east of central London

Canterbury venues and living statues

Canterbury sits in Kent, 55 miles east of central London. Whether your event is in a hotel, a marquee or your own garden, we plan living statues around the space, the timings and the guests.

We cover Canterbury itself and the CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5 and CT6 postcode districts, including Herne Bay, Greenhill, Herne and Eddington, as well as nearby Faversham, Deal, Ashford and Folkestone.

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How it works

Booking is easy

1
Tell us about your event
Your date, venue, guest numbers and the feeling you want. A theme in mind, or just a blank canvas. It takes a minute.
2
Get your line-up and quote
We suggest the acts that fit your space, timings and budget, and send one clear quote with everything included.
3
We bring the wow
We plan arrival, set-up and timings with your venue and event team, then the performers do what they do best.

The guide

Booking living statues in Canterbury: the complete guide

Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

· Last updated 6 October 2026

The short answer

WowActs books living statues in Canterbury, Kent, 55 miles east of central London, covering the CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5 and CT6 postcode districts. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually.

Hand-picked
professional performers only
Fully themed
costumes styled to your event
Kent
every postcode covered
Corporate ready
briefed to your run of show
Single act or package
mix and match freely
One clear quote
usually the same day

What is a living statue?

A living statue is a performer in full costume and body paint who holds perfectly still, like a sculpture, then moves at just the right moment to surprise guests. Done well, people walk past assuming it is part of the decor.

Styles include floral statues, frozen ice queens, gilded classical figures and masked Venetian looks. They work on plinths at an entrance, along a garden path, beside a bar or on an exhibition stand, and some can hold a tray of drinks or favours.

Where it works best

Entrances and arrivals
A statue at the door is the first photo every guest takes.
Drinks receptions
Something to discover while photos and speeches happen.
Weddings
Floral statues matched to your flowers.
Winter events
Frozen statues and ice queens for a winter wonderland.
Exhibition stands
Stops people in a busy hall and starts conversations.
Masquerade balls
Masked statues for old-world glamour.

Tips from our team

1
Plan sets and breaks
Holding still is hard work. Statues perform in sets, which we plan around your timings.
2
Place them where people walk
Statues work best on a route guests pass along, not tucked in a corner.
3
Think about lighting
A little uplighting on a statue makes the costume and the reveal far more dramatic.

Frequently asked questions

Do venues around Canterbury have rules for performers?

Many hotels and country houses have rules on ceiling rigging, fire, access times and changing space. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check everything before we confirm.

How much do living statues cost in Canterbury?

There is no fixed price. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually. Travel is part of the quote, and Canterbury is 55 miles east of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Canterbury do you cover?

All of CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5 and CT6, including Herne Bay, Greenhill, Herne, Eddington, Hunters Forstal and Whitstable, plus the rest of Kent and nearby Faversham, Deal, Ashford and Folkestone.

How long can a living statue stay still?

Professional statues work in sets with short breaks. We plan the sets so there is always something happening when guests are around.

Can living statues serve drinks?

Some can hold a tray of champagne, canapés or favours. Tell us what you have in mind.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can. Friday and Saturday dates in December and the summer months go first, often months ahead. Short notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.

Can the performers match our theme or brand colours?

Usually, yes. Tell us your theme, colours or brand guidelines and we will suggest the costumes and acts that fit best.

Do you work with our venue and event team?

Yes. We agree access, changing space, timings and any venue rules before the day, and work to your run of show.

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Living Statues across Canterbury and nearby

Postcodes we cover

We book living statues in Canterbury and every address in the CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5 and CT6 postcode districts, including Herne Bay, Greenhill, Herne, Eddington, Hunters Forstal, Whitstable, Shalmsford Street and Bridge. We also travel across Kent and the rest of South East.

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Venues near Canterbury

We cover every venue in and around Canterbury, from hotels, conference centres and country houses to marquees, offices and private homes. Tell us where your event is and we will check access, ceiling height, timings and any rules for performers.