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Costume Characters for hire in Durham

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  • The Grinch Lookalike

    Number of members: 1 Lancashire

    As stubborn and disobedient as the iconic movie character, our Grinch lookalike knows exactly how to work a crowd with his mischievous yet fun manner... bu...

  • Wonderland Characters

    Number of members: 1 Leicestershire

    Wow your guests with a wonderland adventure! From White Rabbits to Mad Hatters & even Alice herself, choose from our exciting range of Alice In Wonderland ...

  • Chinese Lion Dancers

    Number of members: 2 Lancashire

    Bring an authentic slice of Chinese culture to your special occasion with our breathtaking Chinese Lion Dance performance. Combining high-energy choreograp...

  • Pirates of the Caribbean Lookalike

    5 stars - Pirates of the Caribbean Lookalike are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews Number of members: 1 Gloucestershire

    Performing as Jack Sparrow for a number of years and appearing at events such as Tall Ship Festivals, Rum Festivals, Sea and Maritime Festivals and Corpora...

  • Ilan the Robotic Man

    5 stars - Ilan the Robotic Man are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews Number of members: 1 Greater Manchester

    Ilan the Robotic Man is the entertainer to really captivate your guests! He specialises in dancing in various exciting costumes and creating energy amongst...

  • London Guards

    Number of members: 1 Leicestershire

    A fantastic act that brings fun, interaction and lots of photo opportunities, our London Guards are always a huge hit with any crowd!...

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  • Lapland Santa

    5 stars - Lapland Santa are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews Number of members: 1 Nottinghamshire

    Santa has finally arrived at Alive Network! He is here to bring festive joy to your event, gathering or corporate event. Lapland Santa provides a bespoke s...

  • Walkabout Dinosaurs

    Number of members: 1 Lancashire

    Jaw-dropping, unforgettable entertainment with a big bite! From cute baby dinosaurs to impressive 4-metre-long adult dinos, our walkabout dinosaurs are uni...

  • Dazzling Disco Ball Heads

    5 stars - Dazzling Disco Ball Heads are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews Number of members: 1 Staffordshire

    Elevate your event with our Dazzling Disco Ball Heads!This unique and exciting act is guaranteed to spark energy and curiosity, making your event truly unf...

  • Captain Jack Sparrow Lookalike

    5 stars - Captain Jack Sparrow Lookalike are Highly Recommended 32 Reviews Number of members: 1 West Sussex

    A fantastic lookalike, soundalike and actalike bringing Captain Jack Sparrows to life! Available for a whole host of events from corporate parties, themed ...

  • Ron Weasley Lookalike

    Number of members: 1 Lincolnshire

    Fooling crowds wherever he goes, the UK's best Ron Weasley lookalike delivers laughter, mischief & magic! From Comic-con’s to weddings, store openings, dri...

  • The Christmas Elf

    5 stars - The Christmas Elf are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews Number of members: 1 Norfolk

    Every festive event needs a charming but mischievous Christmas Elf! Entertaining crowds, from children to adults, our cheeky Elf is the perfect character t...

  • Santa and His Walkabout Elves

    Number of members: 3 Staffordshire

    Our interactive, festive performers are perfect for greeting guests upon arrival, posing for photos, mingling with the crowd, and offering lively roaming s...

  • Mime Artists Inc

    5 stars - Mime Artists Inc are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews Number of members: 1 Oxfordshire

    Animate your event & delight your guests with our hand-picked, company trained, extremely experienced & highly entertaining Mime Artists....

  • Jester Mirror Men

    Number of members: 1 London

    Let our modern-day jester warmly welcome you to the celebration! Step into the captivating world of our sparkling, majestic Mirror Jester, whose dazzling c...

  • Suzie Kennedy as Marilyn Monroe

    5 stars - Marilyn Monroe (Suzie Kennedy) are Highly Recommended 20 Reviews Number of members: 1 London

    Suzie is one of the world's most famous Marilyn lookalikes. Playing Marilyn opposite Angelina Jolie, she has starred in numerous Hollywood films as Marilyn...

  • The Grumpy Grinch

    5 stars - The Grumpy Grinch are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews Number of members: 1 Norfolk

    Just like the iconic movie character, our Grumpy Grinch is highly interactive, endlessly engaging and VERY green! Guaranteed to be up to no good, Grumpy Gr...

  • Halloween Characters

    Number of members: 1 Oxfordshire

    A choice of stilt walkers, dancing skeletons, mummies and witch finders to complete your spooky theme! Perfect for providing entertainment in small areas a...

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Booking Guide

Everything you need to know to hire Costume Characters for your event

Costume Characters in Durham cost from £213 to £6208. The average price in 2025 was £907. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Durham from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Costume Characters on your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Costume Characters throughout Durham, with acts available for events in Annfield Plain, Barnard Castle, Bedlington, Billingham, Bishop Auckland, Blaydon, Blyth, Brandon, Chester-Le-Street, Consett, Crook, Darlington, Edmondbyers, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Hebburn, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton-Le-Spring, Jarrow, Longbenton, Meadow Well, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Ponteland, Prudhoe, Redcar, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Seaham, Shildon, South Shields, Spennymoor, Stanley, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tow Law, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Washington, Whickham, Whitley Bay, Willington.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local Durham Costume Characters, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from finding some of the best Costume Characters in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Costume Character from Alive Network Entertainment Agency is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up. If your Costume Character is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

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Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 110,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Costume Characters we want to represent.

We look to recruit Costume Characters who we feel are the best in their area, but who also represent good value for money.

If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

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Looking for Costume Characters in Durham? Alive Network will help you hire the best local Durham Costume Character, with acts available in Annfield Plain, Barnard Castle, Bedlington, Billingham, Bishop Auckland, Blaydon, Blyth, Brandon, Chester-Le-Street, Consett, Crook, Darlington, Edmondbyers, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Hebburn, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton-Le-Spring, Jarrow, Longbenton, Meadow Well, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Ponteland, Prudhoe, Redcar, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Seaham, Shildon, South Shields, Spennymoor, Stanley, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tow Law, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Washington, Whickham, Whitley Bay, Willington