2 | Stressed Balancing Day Job + Acting Tour? Start With This Stability Plan

If you've ever wondered how on earth you'd make a theatre tour work alongside your day job, this episode walks you through the honest prep most actors never talk about. I share how I made a touring contract workable with a corporate role, and why the real key was what happened before I said yes: looking at my actual capacity, having transparent conversations, and putting simple structures in place. This conversation is for actors in the UK film and theatre industry who care about their craft and their career stability — finances, health, and relationships — and want a way to hold both without burning out or losing their wellbeing. You'll hear how to take a clear-eyed look at your current acting season and decide whether a tour genuinely fits it, how to approach your employer about flexible hours, and what to think through around housing and logistics. I talk about the daily rhythms that kept me grounded, protecting my mental health and reducing long-term stress and exhaustion while on the road. We also touch on the reality of financial pressure in our industry — where recent data shows that 74% of UK film and TV workers have considered leaving due to money stress — so you know you're not alone in feeling this way. By the end, you'll have a three-part stability plan you can adapt to your own life before saying yes to a big acting job in theatre or film — one that protects your emotional resilience and helps you stay anchored through the journey. This episode is for you if: You're an actor balancing a day job with acting auditions or tours You want to build stability without sacrificing your film or theatre dreams You're feeling exhausted from juggling financial pressure and creative ambition You need practical strategies for protecting your wellbeing in the workplace Related episodes: Episode 1 | 3 Tips to Overcome Anxiety & Protect Your Wellbeing as an Actor Episode 4 | When the Audition Goes Silent — Managing Anxiety & Finding Stability If this episode helped you feel less alone in juggling work and acting, please leave a quick review wherever you listen and send it to another actor who's thinking about touring or wrestling with their day-job setup. Your reviews and shares are what help this podcast reach more creatives who are trying to build something sustainable, one brick at a time.