Gargamel ✦ Smurfs Halloween Shows ✦ Plopsaland Ardennes

You will become part of a professional park production in the world of the Smurfs. You will work with a dedicated creative team, receive prior direction and acting training, and perform for an enthusiastic international family audience.

Compensation, scheduling, transportation, and any necessary overnight stays will be clearly coordinated with the selected candidate in advance.

We are looking for a professional and energetic actor who:

• is strong in physical and exaggerated performance;
• has excellent comedic timing;
  
• is comfortable improvising and engaging with visitors;
• enjoys performing for large family audiences;
• can perform convincingly in Dutch/Flemish and French;
• is professional, flexible, and a pleasure to work with;
• has good availability throughout the entire performance period.

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As Gargamel, your duties during the performance period include:

• daily 2 to 3 Smurf Halloween Shows;
• multiple meet & greet sessions per day;
• humorous interaction with children and families;
• character performance in Dutch/Flemish and French.

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Period:
📅 October 15 to November 8, 2026
📍 Plopsaland Ardennes, Belgium

‍The exact performance, rehearsal, and travel days will be determined in consultation. Please clearly state your full availability within this period when you apply.

Submit your entry by August 30, 2026 using the form below.

We would love to receive a video in which you:

• introduce yourself in Dutch or Flemish (max 1 minute);
• perform the provided text as Gargamel (download the text here);
• sing a short song in Dutch/Flemish (max 1 minute);
• the fully completed form below;

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In your video, be sure to show us your energy, humor, physical acting, and theatrical side. We are excited to see the Gargamel you would bring to life!