Jack Skellington is a striking, immersive character act performed by professional actor and entertainer Ryan Swain. Bringing the Pumpkin King to life through a state-of-the-art costume and detailed character performance, Jack creates an instantly recognisable visual presence for guests. The act is particularly suited to Halloween celebrations, Christmas crossover events and themed immersive experiences. Its theatrical quality also makes it effective for festivals, retail campaigns, corporate entertainment and media appearances.
Ryan has developed his career as a professional actor, presenter and immersive character performer, specialising in bespoke characters created for live audiences. His experience spans festivals, brand activations, media launches, experiential marketing and corporate events across the UK. A skilled crowd interaction specialist, Ryan combines acting experience with improvisation and an understanding of how to engage different audiences, allowing his performances to work in both intimate settings and busy public environments.
As Jack Skellington, Ryan focuses on recreating the distinctive appearance and personality of the Pumpkin King through costume, movement and character interaction. The performance can incorporate meet-and-greets, photographs, roaming entertainment and spontaneous interactions with guests. Rather than following a fixed stage show, Jack can move throughout a venue and become part of the wider event experience, making the character suitable for seasonal attractions and themed parties.
Each appearance can be tailored around the requirements of the organiser, whether Jack is needed for a shopping centre campaign, festival, brand activation, corporate celebration, film and media PR event or red carpet appearance. Ryan’s combination of professional performance experience, bespoke costuming and audience interaction also creates opportunities for memorable photographs and social media content. This flexibility allows Jack Skellington to function as both live entertainment and a visually distinctive addition to promotional and experiential events.
