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Actors, entertainers and presenters use their bodies and voices to entertain, pretend to be characters or provide information to audiences. They do this through singing, comedy routines, magic tricks or tv show hosting, for example. See what a job is like and how to land a professional role.
With a job in acting, entertaining or presenting you could work on many kinds of projects in different environments. You could portray characters on film or stage, entertain audiences with comedy or cabaret, host tv programmes, interview people or report news and events.
It can be a really enjoyable career, especially if you love performing and showing off your talents. However, it can be very competitive and difficult to find jobs. It’s disheartening when you get rejected after an audition, so you'll need to be hardworking and resilient. Be prepared to work long hours, have early starts, late finishes and travel away from home for work.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for an Actor, entertainer or presenter in the UK is £35,880. Graduates start at around £19,000.
Your roles as an actor, entertainer or presenter can often involve travel overseas. You might work at venues or studios around the world or on cruise ships, for example.
It may be possible to audition from home and certain jobs may also be possible on a remote basis, but most roles will require working on sets or in studios.
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