<p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt"><strong class="customHTML">Baloo &amp; Bagheera – Join the Jungle!</strong></span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Webbs is an award-winning, family-run garden centre retailer with four stores, a growing e-commerce business, premium restaurants, and a passionate team committed to creating memorable guest experiences.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">This year, our much-loved <strong class="customHTML">Enchanted Gardens</strong> event is heading deep into the jungle, and we’re <span class="jobDetsMarker" style="display:none;"></span><span class="jobDetsMarker"></span><span class="jobDetsMarker"></span><span class="jobDetsMarker"></span>looking for confident performers to bring <strong class="customHTML">Baloo and Bagheera</strong> from <strong class="customHTML">The Jungle Book</strong> to life along our magical outdoor trail.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt"><strong class="customHTML">Baloo</strong></span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Baloo is warm, playful, cheeky, larger than life, and full of mischief. We’re looking for someone with great comic timing, strong improvisation skills, and the confidence to make children and families laugh while creating memorable jungle moments.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt"><strong class="customHTML">Bagheera</strong></span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Bagheera is cool, calm, clever, sophisticated, and watchful. This performer should be able to command attention with subtle humour, warmth, with, and a strong sense of character.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">As a character performer, you’ll be based outdoors along our enchanting trail, interacting with visitors and helping create an immersive experience they’ll remember.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">You’ll be expected to:</span></p><ul class="customHTML"><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Stay fully in character throughout each performance.</span></li><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Engage confidently with children, families, and visitors of all ages.</span></li><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Improvise naturally and respond to unexpected moments.</span></li><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Create comedy, storytelling, and interactive moments.</span></li><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Work closely with other performers and the wider event team.</span></li><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Bring energy, enthusiasm, and personality to every shift.</span></li></ul><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Every family and interaction is different, so we’re looking for experienced performers with strong acting, improvisation, storytelling, and audience engagement skills.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Previous acting or performance experience is <strong class="customHTML">essential</strong>. Experience in character entertainment, children’s theatre, immersive entertainment, street theatre, improvisation, or interactive performance is highly desirable.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">You’ll need to be:</span></p><ul class="customHTML"><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Confident, outgoing, and naturally engaging.</span></li><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Comfortable performing for children and families.</span></li><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Highly skilled at improvisation.</span></li><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Energetic, expressive, and able to maintain character.</span></li><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">A strong storyteller with excellent comic timing.</span></li><li class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">A team player who is passionate about creating magical experiences.</span></li></ul><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">You’ll also need to be prepared for outdoor winter work, including wearing warm, physically demanding costumes and staying energetic while standing, walking, and interacting with visitors for extended periods.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Shifts are mainly evenings, weekdays and weekends, usually starting from <strong class="customHTML">4pm</strong> and lasting <strong class="customHTML">4–6 hours</strong>. Some may finish as late as <strong class="customHTML">10pm</strong>, so please consider travel arrangements before applying.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">This is a fixed term role beginning 2<sup class="customHTML">nd</sup> October 2026 ending 4<sup class="customHTML">th</sup> January 2027. The event runs throughout the festive season, so evening and weekend availability is important.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">Whether you’re the carefree spirit of <strong class="customHTML">Baloo</strong> or the cool presence of <strong class="customHTML">Bagheera</strong>, this is your chance to help create laughter, surprise, and unforgettable memories for our guests.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">The selection process may include individual and group interviews, with candidates asked to demonstrate character performance, improvisation, storytelling, and interaction skills.</span></p><p class="customHTML"><span class="customHTML" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14pt">If you’d like to join our fun, friendly and welcoming Webbs team, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the <strong class="customHTML">“Apply Online”</strong> button below to begin your application.</span></p>