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Living Statues for Hire in Sunderland

Planning an event in Sunderland? Floral, frozen, gilded and masked statues that hold perfectly still, then surprise your guests with a wink, a pose or a glass of fizz. We regularly work in event venues and hotels like the ones around Sunderland.

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Booking living statues in Sunderland

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: Tyne and Wear
Postcodes: DH4, DH5, SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4 +2
Location: 10 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
Venues on our list nearby: 1
Largest nearby venue: Rainton Meadows Arena, up to 1500 guests

Planning living statues in Sunderland

Our venue list around Sunderland includes 1 event venue and 1 hotel, with Rainton Meadows Arena the biggest at up to 1500 guests. That range matters when you book living statues: a ballroom, a marquee and a private dining room each need a different set-up.

Sunderland is 10 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, and we book living statues into every part of North East, from Houghton-le-Spring, Penshaw and Shiney Row outwards.

A tip for Sunderland 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
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 Sunderland: the complete guide

Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

· Last updated 6 October 2026

The short answer

WowActs books living statues in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 10 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, covering the DH4, DH5, SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5 and SR7 postcode districts. There are 1 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Rainton Meadows Arena for up to 1500 guests. 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
Tyne and Wear
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

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

Tips from our team

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

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Sunderland can host a large event?

On our list, Rainton Meadows Arena (up to 1500 guests) and Newcastle Marriott Hotel MetroCentre (up to 400 guests) can take 400 or more guests. Tell us your venue and numbers and we will plan living statues around the space.

Do venues around Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

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 Sunderland is 10 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Sunderland do you cover?

All of DH4, DH5, SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5 and SR7, including Houghton-le-Spring, Penshaw, Shiney Row, Fence Houses, Newbottle and Seaham, plus the rest of Tyne and Wear and nearby South Shields, Gateshead, Peterlee and Durham.

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 Sunderland and nearby

Postcodes we cover

We book living statues in Sunderland and every address in the DH4, DH5, SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5 and SR7 postcode districts, including Houghton-le-Spring, Penshaw, Shiney Row, Fence Houses, Newbottle, Seaham, Murton and Hetton-le-Hole. We also travel across Tyne and Wear and the rest of North East.

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Venues near Sunderland

2 venues on our list are in or near Sunderland, mostly event venues and hotels. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check access, ceiling height, timings and any rules for performers before we confirm.