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@EquityUK’s Stage Committee. Working with @EquityLP staff on industrial matters in UK Theatre. Contact: [email protected]

United Kingdom
Joined June 2016
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Going out soon⬇️ 💷£2.2M of royalties for 4k performers 💰Every penny derived from union agreements with employers 📩Watch out for email statements over the weekend Secondary income is a vital financial lifeline for so many AV artists. Don't lose it #JoinAUnion @EquityUK
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This transformative deal is the next step of ending creative team low pay. @EquityUK is the union for @EquityDandD. Come help us make that change 💪
🎉A WIN FOR THEATRE DIRECTORS 🎉 Brand new 4-year agreements for Directors in the West End, Commercial and Subsidised theatre have been agreed - these will see a staggering 24.9% (West End) and 20.4% (Commercial + Subsidised) increase on min terms across the agreement
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🎉A WIN FOR THEATRE DIRECTORS 🎉 Brand new 4-year agreements for Directors in the West End, Commercial and Subsidised theatre have been agreed - these will see a staggering 24.9% (West End) and 20.4% (Commercial + Subsidised) increase on min terms across the agreement
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As we hail the entrance of new @EquityWomen we say goodbye to our sisters from last term, many of whom chose not to stand this year after decades of service to @EquityUK Chair @Kelly_E_Burke Vice-Chair @JenLGreenwood (mini Matilda!) and fab members @MatthewsAbigail @debratidd_ 🧡
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Very proud to be attending @EquityUK conference for the first time representing The West End Deputies Committee and talking about the astonishing #StandUpFor17 campaign with members. Great energy and positivity in the room!
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This result would not have been possible without the hard work of the West End Deps, Equity members and everyone who supported #StandUpFor17
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There have also been significant gains for stage management, plus big increases to swing and cover fees which are due to rise by up to 43%; a 21% increase to the relocation allowance; and a commitment to progress trials of the 5-day rehearsal week.
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🎉West End WIN!🎉 Equity members in the West End have won an inflation busting increase to minimum rates, which are set to rise by at least 16.7% over the next 24 months. #StandUpFor17
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West End performers and stage managers will receive a pay rise of 16% by 2024/25, under new rates agreed by @EquityUK and the Society of London Theatre (@SOLTnews) bit.ly/3MTUvS9
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We asked our West End workforce to #StandUpFor17 In two years SM & performers in the West End will have received a 16.7% pay increase. We couldn’t have done it without the activism & support of @equityUK members in the West End. Take a bow, comrades ✊🏻 standard.co.uk/news/london/w…
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After impassioned speeches from #JodieComer & @ChrisBushWrites at the #OlivierAwards on Sunday night, Nicky Campbell’s phone in this morning was about Theatre ticket prices. An anonoymous West End Stage Manager texted in. Sound ON 🔊 #StandUpFor17
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The way @neill_bob has put the workforce at the heart of his advocacy for @E_N_O is the mark of how well he understands the issue. A huge thanks to him from @EquityUK
Replying to @neill_bob
As was v clear at the roundtable I hosted with @EquityUK this week, many creative professionals undertake supplementary session or teaching work. It's yet another reason why an ill thought out relocation of @E_N_O isn't feasible. London offers those additional opportunities. 2/4
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Last time I worked in Theatre was 2019. We did a five day rehearsal week, the production was nominated for 5 @OlivierAwards & it won Best New Comedy. I can’t afford to work on the West End minimums in 2023. That’s why this #WorldTheatreDay, I’m #StandingUpfor17 with @EquityUK
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50 years since the death of ACT's President Noel Coward: he'd be proud of actors' children today, and the children from our orphanage days remember him with love #NoelCoward #actorschildren #NoelCowardSir #FoundationNoel
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Happy #WorldTheatreDay to all those who observe! Remember, there’s a hardworking workforce behind all your favourite shows
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Throughout the Miners’ Strike, @EquityUK & our members organised solidarity and support. Here’s some of my favourite pictures from a Coal not Dole benefit we organised in Stratford Upon Avon for the surviving pits in 1992.
‘I warn all trade unionists - if they don’t support the miners, when it comes to your turn, there will be nobody left to defend you because the police paramilitary operation would have succeeded.’ - Arthur Scargill The Miners Strike began #OTD in 1984
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I have been a very proud employee of the BBC, and even prouder member of the BBC Singers for almost 9 years. This decision is utterly devastating. I’m speechless and heartbroken. bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/b…
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Every. Single. Company. currently playing a West End theatre is ready to #StandUpFor17🔥 Working in the West End shouldn’t mean having a second job to pay the bills.
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⚠️ WE NEED ALL OUR MEMBERS TO SHARE THIS ⚠️ Every. Single. Company. currently playing a West End theatre is ready to #StandUpFor17🔥 Working in the West End shouldn’t mean having a second job to pay the bills.
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