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	<li>Ex-Butlin&rsquo;s Redcoat Stephen Mulhern has been commemorated with a life-sized statue in his hometown of Stratford, London<|}strong><|}li>
	<li>The statue has been commissioned to celebrate the launch of a brand-new Redcoats uniform, the first redesign since 2011<|}strong><|}li>
	<li>Butlin&rsquo;s has also announced new &lsquo;Redcoats Academy&rsquo;; an all-encompassing training programme for new recruits<|}strong><|}li>
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A life-sized statue of TV presenter and ex-Butlin&rsquo;s Redcoat, Stephen Mulhern, has been unveiled today in Westfield Shopping Centre, Stratford.<|}p>

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The statue has been commissioned to celebrate the launch of a brand-new uniform for the Butlin&rsquo;s Redcoats, the first redesign that the uniform has seen since 2011.<|}p>

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To unveil the statue, TV presenter and magician, Stephen Mulhern, visited Westfield Shopping Centre today (October 18th) to meet his doppelganger.<|}p>

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The statue will be on display at Westfield Shopping Centre throughout the day before being brought home to the Butlin&rsquo;s Minehead resort, where Stephen started his career as a Redcoat.&nbsp;<|}p>

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As the Home of Entertainment, Butlin&rsquo;s is renowned for its iconic &lsquo;Redcoats&rsquo; that have been providing families with jam-packed itineraries of performance, dance, music, magic and more since 1936.<|}p>

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The new-look uniform has been developed by UK brand Jermyn Street Design and will be rolled out at each resort from January 2024.&nbsp;<|}p>

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The new design offers a contemporary feel while still retaining its iconic look, using recycled fabrics that have improved stretch and breathability. The uniform will have a more smart-casual style compared to previous iterations, following feedback from current Redcoats who have been involved in the design process.&nbsp;<|}p>

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The new look will also mean the end of a set &lsquo;formal&rsquo; and &lsquo;casual&rsquo; uniform, instead allowing individual pieces to be interchanged, featuring a polo that can be worn with shorts or trousers and a jacket or gilet.&nbsp;<|}p>

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Stephen commented:&nbsp;<|}strong><|}p>

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&ldquo;To be involved in the new Redcoat uniform launch and for Butlin&rsquo;s to honour me with my own statue is a very proud day for me. Working as a Redcoat in Minehead played such an important part at the start of my career and I recommend this experience as the perfect platform to anyone looking to get into the entertainment world.&nbsp;<|}em><|}p>

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&ldquo;I know first-hand just how much work goes into the role and providing the best holiday experience for families and how fun it truly is. I also know how much pride the brand takes in its uniform, with only trained Redcoats allowed the honour of wearing the jacket, so it&rsquo;s brilliant to have the privilege of launching the new uniform&rdquo;<|}em><|}p>

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Alongside the new-look uniform, Butlin&rsquo;s is also introducing a brand-new Redcoats Academy in 2024. This exciting new programme will provide all-encompassing training for new recruits who want to develop their career in the entertainment industry.&nbsp;<|}p>

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The Academy has been designed to provide thorough tuition across four different disciplines to prepare new Redcoats for their role. Comprising vocal performance, dance, DJ-presenting and street theatre, the Academy is a comprehensive induction to the world of entertainment.&nbsp;<|}p>

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Mike Godolphin, Entertainment Director at Butlin&rsquo;s<|}strong>, said: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re incredibly proud of our history here at Butlin&rsquo;s and know that our Redcoats are an iconic part of our brand identity. As the Home of Entertainment, we&rsquo;re delighted to be launching both a new uniform and our Redcoats Academy.&nbsp;<|}em><|}p>

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&ldquo;We know just how fun and rewarding being a Redcoat is and want to ensure we&rsquo;re equipping our wonderful new recruits with the skills and experience they need to get the most from the role. The all-encompassing training programme is a one-of-a-kind experience that we&rsquo;re thrilled to be able to offer.<|}em><|}p>

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&ldquo;Being a Redcoat is the perfect platform to a career in the entertainment industry, so we&rsquo;d really encourage anyone with an interest in learning more about entertainment and performance to join us on our upcoming recruitment open days&rdquo;.&nbsp;<|}em><|}p>

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Redcoat open auditions will be taking place across the country in November. Anyone taking part will need to perform a talent or skill in an energetic, 60 second piece. Open auditions take place in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol next month from 10am at:<|}p>

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	<li>Radisson Blu Hotel, Broad Quay, Bristol BS1 4BY &ndash; Monday 13th November<|}li>
	<li>Studio 25, 25 Church Street, Manchester M4 1PE &ndash; Tuesday 14th November<|}li>
	<li>Ibis Birmingham New Street Station, 21 Ladywell Walk, Birmingham, B5 4ST &ndash; Wednesday 15th November&nbsp;<|}li>
	<li>Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street, London W1D 6AS &ndash; Thursday 16th November<|}li>
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For more info or to register details ahead of time visit <a href="http:|}|}jobs.butlins.com|}entertainment">jobs.butlins.com|}entertainment<|}a><|}p>

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STATUE OF STEPHEN MULHERN UNVEILED IN HIS HOMETOWN OF STRATFORD<|}p>

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