Entertainer

You’ll need a skill or talent audiences will appreciate.

You don’t need formal qualifications, but you may find it useful to have trained in music, dance or acting.

You’ll often have to pass auditions to get work.
It may help to find an agent who can market your talents.

You’ll work in places like theatres, holiday centres, hotels, cruise ships, community centres and clubs. You may also work at festivals, or in private homes (especially if you’re a children’s entertainer).

singing
stand-up comedy
playing music
tribute acts

magic
children’s entertainment
mime
dancing

finding and rehearsing new material for your act
attending auditions
looking after costumes or equipment
promoting your act

Always Ready to Roll

If you work at a holiday centre, you may have extra duties like organising children’s activities and looking after holidaymakers.

You might also combine performing with other types of work like teaching or running workshops for children or adults.