Wookey Hole witch auditions: warts and all

Tracey Britton, left, and Inga Hobbs wait in line for their auditions Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Would-be witches arrive to be auditioned at Wookey Hole. The job advert, which was advertised earlier this month states that the successful applicant 'must be able to cackle' and 'must not be allergic to cats' Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Neil Tarbox from Yate is one of 2,319 applicants for the post. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Letters of complaint have been sent from church and religious groups over the advert. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Broomsticks were optional Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Helen Chadfield waits with her raven Bran Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

The attraction near Wells is looking for a new witch to teach visitors about witchcraft and magic after the previous incumbent retired. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Az Dularne from Leicester waits to be auditioned Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

The queue of jobseekers included real witches and actors Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Legend has it that the caves were home to the Wookey witch who was turned to stone by Father Bernard, appointed by the Abbott of Glastonbury to rid villagers of her curse. Photograph: Barry Batchelor/PA

The panel of judges will assess the applicants' costume and character, as well as the ability to perform "witch tests", although no one was sure what they were. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images