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Roaming Entertainment & Walkabout Acts for Hire
Looking for professional roaming entertainment to bring your event to life? Valerian Entertainment offers 50+ walkabout acts — the UK’s most diverse collection of street performers and interactive characters. From animatronic dragons and LED robots to circus acrobats and themed characters, we’ve performed at 500+ events since 2015 across England, Scotland, and Wales. Our roaming entertainment creates unforgettable moments as performers move through your guests, engaging audiences with spectacular costumes, animatronic creatures, circus skills, and theatrical performances.
Our roaming characters are perfect for professional corporate event — from exhibition stands to award dinners.
From festival entertainment and corporate events to weddings and private parties, our walkabout acts adapt to any venue and theme. All performances follow UK health and safety standards with full public liability insurance and risk assessments provided. Choose from over 50 unique roaming characters including animatronic dragons and elephants, LED robots, stilt walkers, circus acrobats, Alice in Wonderland characters, pirates, mermaids, flower fairies, and much more. Each act is fully self-contained and designed to captivate audiences of all ages.
Browse our complete roster of roaming entertainment below and contact us to discuss your event requirements. All acts are available UK-wide with experienced performers and stunning costumes guaranteed.
MR TOADS CABARET
Mr Toad, Ratty and Badger. A high impact roaming cabaret. Click Here to enquire.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
oaming characters & circus performances ready to meet and greet your guests. Click Here.
CIRCUS ACTS
Classical circus style, add some character to your event. Click Here
COPPERBOT
Our most realistic and impressive robot! Click Here to enquire.
ROAMING HALLOWEEN ACTS
The Leopard Man, half man half beast. Click Here to find out more.
ROAMING PIRATES
Contact us now to enquire about our roaming pirates. Click Here
ANIMATRONICS & PUPPETRY
See our life like animatronic acts, roaming creatures & puppet acts. Click Here
ROAMING ROBOTS
Our robots are great for roaming street entertainment.Click Here
MERMAIDS AND MERQUARIUM
A huge 8000 litre tank, available to hire with our beautiful Mermaids. Click Here
THE TIME TRAVELLERS
Travellers of time and space.. Can they even comprehend where they are now? Find out the secrets of the past, present and future. Click Here
ENCHANTED FOREST CHARACTERS
Our forest fairies are great for all kinds of enchanted events Click Here
JUMBO THE ELEPHANT
Check out Jumbo the animatronic elephant! Click here to find out more
STILT WALKERS
Incredible costumes at incredible height. Hire stilt walkers UK
ROAMING DRAGON
Our animatronic dragon is great for summer themed events Click Here
ROAMING CONTORTIONIST
Twists and twirls and shapes of amazement. Click here to find out more
JUGGLERS
Hire roaming Jugglers and street entertainment.
SHOW GIRLS
We have a huge array of beautiful feathery showgirls for hire including themes from all around the world. Click Here
THE FLOWER FAIRIES
Presenting our fabulous Flower Fairies! Meet Rose, Sweet Pea and Lavender as they frolic through your event! Click here to find out more
BUBBLE FAIRIES
Ethereal bubbles displays at their finest! Roaming bubble fairies. Click Here
HULA HOOPERS
Beautiful roaming hula hoopers available in a variety of themes. Click Here
ROAMING FAUNS
Presenting our fabulous Flower Fairies! Meet Rose, Sweet Pea and Lavender as they frolic throught your event!. Click Here
ROAMING ACROBATS
Flips, tumbles and balances and their finest! Witness the world the wrong way up! Click Here
ROAMING ELVES
Meet our magestic Elven couple! Royal and mighty as they may be. Click Here
ROAMING DISCO BUNNIES
Hire Mirror Disco Bunnies for luxury gold themed entertainment.Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions About Roaming Entertainment
What is roaming entertainment?
Roaming entertainment consists of walkabout performers who move through your event engaging guests with interactive performances, spectacular costumes, and theatrical acts. Unlike stage shows, roaming acts circulate freely, creating memorable moments throughout your venue. Popular roaming entertainment includes stilt walkers, animatronic creatures, circus performers, and themed characters suitable for all event types from festivals to corporate functions.
How much does it cost to hire roaming entertainment in the UK?
Roaming entertainment hire typically ranges from £300-£1,500 per performer depending on the act complexity, performance duration, and event location. Simple walkabout characters start from £300 for 2 hours, whilst elaborate animatronic creatures or LED robot acts cost £800-£1,500. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your specific requirements — we offer competitive pricing across the UK with no hidden fees.
How many roaming acts do I need for my event?
As a general rule, allow 1-2 roaming performers per 100 guests for optimal impact. For a 300-guest wedding, 3-4 walkabout acts ensure consistent entertainment throughout the venue. Corporate events with 500+ attendees benefit from 5-8 performers rotating across different areas. We’ll help determine the right number based on your venue size, guest count, and event duration during consultation.
Are roaming acts suitable for outdoor events?
Yes, most of our roaming entertainment performs outdoors in all weather conditions. Stilt walkers, circus acts, and character performers work brilliantly at festivals, garden parties, and street events. Our animatronic creatures operate in light rain, though we recommend covered areas for electronics. LED and fire acts require specific weather conditions — contact us to discuss outdoor suitability for your chosen performers.
How far in advance should I book roaming entertainment?
Book 8-12 weeks ahead for popular dates (summer weekends, December) to secure your preferred acts. Last-minute bookings within 2-4 weeks are often possible for weekday events or less busy periods. Our most requested performers — animatronic dragons, LED robots, and Alice in Wonderland characters — book up 3-4 months in advance for peak season. Contact us early to guarantee availability.