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Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

Living Statues for Hire in Retford

Floral, frozen, gilded and masked statues that hold perfectly still, then surprise your guests with a wink, a pose or a glass of fizz. Booked across Retford and Nottinghamshire, including Bawtry and Worksop.

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Booking living statues in Retford

WowActs books living statues in Retford, Nottinghamshire, 23 miles east of Sheffield, covering the DN22 postcode district.

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County
Nottinghamshire
Postcodes
DN22
Location
23 miles east of Sheffield

Booking living statues for a Retford event

Retford sits in Nottinghamshire, 23 miles east of Sheffield. 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.

Retford is 23 miles east of Sheffield, and we book living statues into every part of East Midlands, from Bassetlaw, Ranskill and North Leverton with Habblesthorpe outwards.

A tip for Retford bookings: holding still is hard work. Statues perform in sets, which we plan around your timings.

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How it works

Booking is easy

  1. 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. 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. 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 Retford: the complete guide

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Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

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The short answer

WowActs books living statues in Retford, Nottinghamshire, 23 miles east of Sheffield, covering the DN22 postcode district. 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

  • Nottinghamshire

    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

  • Masquerade balls

    Masked statues for old-world glamour.

  • 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.

  • Exhibition stands

    Stops people in a busy hall and starts conversations.

  • Winter events

    Frozen statues and ice queens for a winter wonderland.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Think about lighting

    A little uplighting on a statue makes the costume and the reveal far more dramatic.

  2. 2

    Plan sets and breaks

    Holding still is hard work. Statues perform in sets, which we plan around your timings.

  3. 3

    Place them where people walk

    Statues work best on a route guests pass along, not tucked in a corner.

Frequently asked questions

Do venues around Retford 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 Retford?

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 Retford is 23 miles east of Sheffield. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Retford do you cover?

All of DN22, including Bassetlaw, Ranskill and North Leverton with Habblesthorpe, plus the rest of Nottinghamshire and nearby Bawtry, Worksop, New Ollerton and Gainsborough.

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.

Still have questions?

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Local to Retford

Living Statues across Retford and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • DN22

We book living statues in Retford and every address in the DN22 postcode district, including Bassetlaw, Ranskill and North Leverton with Habblesthorpe. We also travel across Nottinghamshire and the rest of East Midlands.

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Venues near Retford

We cover every venue in and around Retford, 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.

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