entertainment

[sammyrobo]

I want to get into the entertainment industry working in hotels. I would like to do childrens shows abroad. Does anyone know how i can apply for a job overseas (I live in england). Also, does anyone have any past experience of working in this industry? If so, what was it like?

[cre]

Not personally, but I have a friend who worked in one of the many theme park in the Gold Coast in Australia (I know it's not a hotel) she was performing on stage (mainly for kids), she has a background in acting. Not sure how she applied, but there would be recruitment companies or agencies that specialise in placing actors/performers in these kinds of jobs. Try going a search on google - it may take a while. Or contact the places you're interested in working directly.

Another couple of friends I know worked on cruise ships from the UK, they were professional dancers though. There might be companies in the UK you can contact to set you up on a contact. Good luck!

[hinge1967]

Have a look at this site http://www.jobsabroadbulletin.co.uk . May be useful.

[Fish the Mod]

I would suggest getting some training. I currently work as DJ and part time Actor and I really admire anyone who want to work with kids. You dont say how old you are or what past experience you have. I got into it after going to my local drama class at College and then taking my acting exams at Lamda ( The London acad,music dramtic art) They are tough but the training was good. Deep down we all think we would be great on stage but we need to prove it. If you go for work they will ask for audtion material- do what I do, steal ideas or re develope your own. Try here in the UK first, give free preformance to any friends kids and then ask someone, would they pay �50 an hour for your work. Take a ballon course as well. Good luck

[Shoe_Lover]

I'm a professional dancer and Entertainer so I may be able to help you.

First of all you need to get some training because although you may get emlpoyed without it most companies prefer it when you have experience. You will need to have a cbr check done as well, and it's handy to join Equity as it's worth being a member as I and many of my friends who are also entertainers have had problems being piad....especially abroad.

Check reguarly www.thestage.co.uk under jobs, www.entsweb.com and www.starnow.co.uk

I have worked professionally for 5 years now and I love it, it's hard work but great fun!

Good luck!