Theatre and Performing Arts
The Theatre and Performing Arts industry creates and presents live performances for different audiences. It includes theatre, dance, opera, musical theatre, comedy, circus, live music and performance art, as well as the organisations and venues that support them.
There are many roles in theatre beyond performing; the industry also includes roles in directing, producing, stage management, technical theatre, design, costume, lighting, sound, marketing, administration, casting and audience development. You could be working on a theatre production, touring show, festival, performance venue or specialist arts organisation.
Example job titles in theatre and performing arts
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
- Assistant Producer
- Stage Manager
- Assistant Stage Manager
- Theatre Technician
- Lighting Designer
- Sound Designer
- Costume Designer
- Set Designer
- Choreographer
- Casting Assistant
- Marketing Assistant
- Theatre Administrator
- Arts Development Officer
Useful websites for researching theatre and performing arts careers
- Prospects: how to get into theatreLink opens in a new window
- National Theatre: careersLink opens in a new window
- UK Theatre: careers and jobsLink opens in a new window
- Get into TheatreLink opens in a new window
- The Stage JobsLink opens in a new window
- Creative AccessLink opens in a new window
- SOLTLink opens in a new window