Are you thinking about booking a walking act for your event? Here you can find out everything you need to know beforehand.
Book a walking act – everything you need to know
What is a walking act?
A walking act is a form of mobile entertainment in which artists in Costumes or on Stilt figures walk through the crowd and the audience entertain interactivelyIn contrast to stationary shows, the walking acts move freely around the event area and interact directly with the guests. This form of entertainment is particularly dynamic and flexible, as it no fixed stage location and no technology needed and can liven up the event area. Walking acts can take on a variety of roles, from imaginative figures to thematically appropriate characters, and are ideal for creating a special atmosphere.
What are the advantages of a walking act?
- Unique and lively entertainment
- Direct interaction with the audience
- Flexible use in different locations
- Individual adaptability to the theme of the event
- High mobility within the event
- Eye-catcher to attract guests to specific areas of the event
- serve as icebreakers for conversation
- Opportunities for souvenir photos and social media content
- No stage or other infrastructure required
- Diverse selection of walking acts
What are the possible uses for walking acts at an event?
The possible uses for walking acts are diverse. You can use Festival, Markets such as creative markets, medieval or Christmas markets, city festivals, Parties, concerts, company celebrations, trade fairs, weddings, birthdays and many other events. Here are some examples of how our walking acts have been used in the past:
- Festivals and other celebrations: eye-catcher and entertainment during breaks, in places further away from the stages or as a mobile theater
- Markets: aesthetic and theatrical complement between the stands
- Participation in parades
- Festivals of Lights: Walking Acts as mobile works of art
- Corporate events: lighten the mood between presentations and workshops or at closing parties
- Trade fairs: generate attention for a specific stand
- smaller celebrations: reception
What surface is needed for a performance?
Another important point to consider before booking a walking act is the surface on which your event will take place. Our stilt walkers are ideal for all indoor floors, asphalt, paving stones, grass, gravel paths and much more. Only wet, slippery ground, very muddy meadows and icy surfaces should be avoided. Uphill and downhill are also possible, as are the occasional step. Now and then you even have to use the elevator.
How can walking acts be customized?
A big advantage of walking acts is their adaptabilityDepending on the theme and style of your event, the costumes and characters of the walking acts can be chosen individually. In the dark, some costumes can be Colors of light or even entire Animation sequences Special LED rods that show images when rotated can be booked with Christmas or other images.
In addition, the walking acts can also special interactions and performances that are tailored to the specific needs and wishes of your event.
How do walking acts captivate the audience?
First of all, it is the Size a stilt figure. And also their aesthetics, their artistic appearance. The dragon is the largest figure with its wings unfolded, measuring approximately 5m high and 6m wide. In the dark, it is mainly the Lights, and many figures have specially programmed light animations: exciting color changes and other animations that are only available with Hochkant. The dragon's heart turns red from time to time and the chameleons change their color in many different ways.
Then of course the theatrical play with each other and with the audience: The cleaning lady chases the insect with a huge fly swatter and cleans everything and everyone around her, the little clown becomes the big clown's puppet and has a puppet of his own, the inventor and his wife talk about their inventions, the inventor measures with his measuring meter, his wife keeps getting heart palpitations, which can be seen from the red flashing on her clothes, the nurse treats everything and everyone with unusual means, the waiters serve, the bird rider's bird is constantly looking for food, and in general all the creatures are very curious about life in this world. Everyone present is greeted. Sometimes there is a little dance, which is made possible by bringing along mobile music.
Which walking act is best suited for your event?
If you want to book a walking act, there are several important aspects to consider to ensure that the performance is a perfect fit for your event:
Event time and lighting conditions
Consider whether your event will take place during the day or at night – or maybe even both. Colorful characters will stand out better during the day, while illuminated costumes can create an impressive effect in the dark.
Target group and presence of children
Consider whether there will be children at your event. The age structure of the guests can influence what type of walking act is most suitable.
Theme of the event
Consider the theme or motto of your event and think creatively about which figures might fit in. For example: At a garden show, instead of the obvious flower figures, surprising elements such as reptiles could attract attention and amaze guests.
Figure combinations
Some walking acts work better together than others and can interact in creative ways. For example, an aesthetic character like an insect can be combined well with a humorous character like a "cleaning lady" to create an entertaining and varied performance.
Space and venues
Check the spatial requirements of your venue. Many walking acts are flexible and can easily perform indoors, walk through normal doors and even use elevators. It is important to find out which characters and costumes best suit the spatial requirements of your venue.
Welche Leistungen sollten bei der Buchung eines Walking Acts im Preis enthalten sein?
Bei der Buchung von Walking Acts fallen diverse Kosten an. Damit Sie auf der sicheren Seite sind, sollten Sie darauf achten, dass alle wichtigen Kostenpunkte im finalen Buchungspreis enthalten sind. Zu diesen gehören:
- Insurance
- Steer
- Traveling expenses
- costumes
- Artist fee
- If necessary, develop a show tailored to your event
- Preparation and follow-up time
- Licht- und Tontechnik
- Everything else about equipment
Wenn Sie sich nicht sicher sind, ob diese Kostenpunkte im finalen Preis enthalten sind, empfehlen wir Ihnen, beim Anbieter nachzufragen. Bei HOCHKANT ist der Preis immer all-inclusive und alle Leistungen sind enthalten.
What is important to HOCHKANT when using our walking acts
Our main goal is to put a smile on our audience’s face. We achieve this through a humorous and interaction adapted to the situation with the guests. Treating guests with respect is our top priority. This requires a delicate touch, which we bring with us thanks to our over 20 years of experience. We ensure that your guests feel comfortable at your event and have positive memories of your event for a long time!
