Entertainer
Entertainers perform for audiences on stage, in cabarets, in comedy shows and at festivals.
Working Hours
45–47
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As an entertainer, you would:
- perform in front of live audiences
- create and rehearse new material
- promote your act
- attend auditions
- maintain equipment, costumes and props
- deal with your finances and administration
Skills needed
- persistence and determination
- the ability to use your initiative
- to be flexible and open to change
- to enjoy working with other people
- excellent verbal communication skills
- the ability to understand people’s reactions
- knowledge of media production and communication
- the ability to work well with others
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- volunteering
- applying directly
- a specialist course run by a private training organisation
Career progression
With experience, you could move into related areas like:
- entertainment agent work
- talent spotting
- venue management
- TV, radio or online presenting