Performing Arts
If you were born to perform, you’ll find lots of fantastic job opportunities for actors, dancers, musicians and entertainers in Manchester, with a diverse creative scene and recording studios for both the BBC and ITV right at your doorstep. And with an average salary of over £30,000 a year, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career too!
There were approx. 1,592 employees in the Performing Arts sector in Greater Manchester in 2021. There are plenty of career opportunities behind the camera too, with hundreds of new positions open every year for directors, producers, camera operators and audio engineers.
Top Career Opportunities
Dancers & choreographers
Average Salary £39,520
Actors, entertainers and presenters
Average Salary £58,240
Musicians
Average Salary £42,120
TV, video and audio engineers
Average Salary £33,451
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Job Opportunities
Explore the jobs you can apply for, once you complete different course levels.
Lighting Technician
Live Sound Engineer
Prop Maker
Stage / Set Designer
Stagehand
Television Director
Community Arts Worker
Costume Designer
Stage Manager
Actor
Choreographer
Dance Movement Psychotherapist
Dancer
Drama Therapist
Presenter
Performing Arts
If you were born to perform – as an actor, a dancer or a musical theatre performer – or even if you want to work behind the scenes, you’ll absolutely love the passion, enthusiasm and creative atmosphere that infects everyone in our Performing Arts department, here at The Manchester College.