Walkabout Characters for Hire in the UK

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Themes

Walkabout Characters in a themed package

Book this act on its own, or as part of a full themed line-up.

Gatsby & 1920s
Champagne, jazz and roaring twenties glamour, delivered by performers who live the look.
Circus Showman
Ringmasters, aerial, contortion and big-top spectacle for a night of pure showmanship.
Under the Sea
Mermaids, sea creatures, aerial and burlesque for an underwater world your guests walk into.
Winter Wonderland
Ice queens, frozen statues and glowing performers for an elegant winter event.
Christmas Parties
Nutcrackers, festive statues and glowing acts for a Christmas party people talk about in January.
Enchanted Garden
Floral living statues, garden aerial and blooming champagne glasses for a romantic, natural look.

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 walkabout characters in the UK: the complete guide

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Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

· Last updated 6 October 2026

The short answer

WowActs books professional walkabout characters for corporate events, Christmas parties, launches and weddings across the UK, as a single act or part of a themed package. Tell us your date, venue and the feeling you want and we will suggest the right line-up. 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
UK-wide
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 are walkabout characters?

Walkabout characters are costumed performers who roam the event in character, chatting, posing for photos and reacting to guests. They make a theme feel real rather than just decorated.

Characters range from Gatsby partygoers and pirates to nutcrackers, jellyfish, octopus and other sea creatures, depending on your theme.

Where it works best

Themed parties
Characters who bring the theme to life.
Christmas parties
Nutcrackers and festive characters.
Under-the-sea
Pirates, jellyfish and sea creatures.
Festivals
All-day walkabout for a crowd.
Launches
Characters linked to your campaign.
Family events
Fun, friendly characters for all ages.

Tips from our team

1
Brief them on your guests
Tell us about your audience and the characters will adapt.
2
Mix with a showpiece
Characters work best alongside a headline act.
3
Plan photo spots
Characters near your backdrop make better photos.

Frequently asked questions

Do walkabout characters talk to guests?

Yes, in character. They chat, pose and react, which is what makes them memorable.

How much do walkabout characters cost in the UK?

There is no one 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. Send us your date, venue and timings and we will come back with a clear quote, usually the same day.

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.