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.

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Please take a moment to interact with the Labour Market Information (LMI) card to explore the different job opportunities available.

The Labour Market Information will give you an insight into the skills you will need for future employment and details such as:

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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.

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