Equity secures pay rise for theatre directors
Theatre directors will receive pay rises in each of the next four years as part of a deal struck by performers' union Equity….
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Creative Scotland publishes updated guide for freelancers
Creative Scotland has published the third edition of its Illustrated Freelancer’s Guide, offering a practical overview…
Pay offer sees British Museum strike called off
A scheduled six-day strike by staff at the British Museum has been called off after a new pay offer was made. The Public and Comme…
Equity NI launches Safe Home campaign
Equity's Northern Ireland National Committee has announced a new Safe Home initiative. The announcement took place at EquityFe…
ACE harassment claim upheld as victimisation claims dismissed
Court rejects allegations of harassment and victimisation by former employee who voiced gender critical beliefs. But two further i…
Welsh National Opera ‘facing staff cuts’, former members claim
Welsh National Opera confirms strategic review is underway after open letter co-signed by former leaders says the conditions of Ar…
Freelance theatre workforce ‘under siege’
Study finds freelance workers in theatre are underpaid and facing financial uncertainity across all career stages and regions, wit…
Bazalgette: Creative sector will weather AI job threat
The creative sector is 'still going to need people with ideas' and is better placed to deal with the emergence of Artifici…
Mackintosh Foundation launches technical apprenticeship programme
A new apprenticeship programme for technical theatre professionals has been launched to address a shortage in the sector. The inau…
Guide promotes fair working practices in Scotland
A guide aiming to help workplaces develop fair working practices in Scotland’s creative and culture sectors has been publish…
Workplace guides address sexual harassment in theatre
Two "vital" and "long-needed" guides addressing sexual harassment in the performing arts have been launched as…
Equity secures pay rise for West End actors and stage managers
Three-year deal struck by Equity and the Society of London Theatre following 'difficult and challenging' negotiations.
West End actors and stage managers to receive 16% pay rise
Actors and stage managers working in the West End will receive a 16% pay rise over two years, under new rates agreed by Equity and…
Battersea Arts Centre makes redundancies in face of rising costs
Increasing costs, inflationary pressures and changes to funding have led to the National Portfolio Organisation taking 'tough…
City council defends Glasgow Life staff cuts
Glasgow City Council’s culture leader has said a reduction in the number of staff at Glasgow Life will not affect the qualit…
Sick days in arts industry rise by 66% in past year
Businesses in the arts and entertainment industry have seen one of the biggest rises in sick leave across the UK, research has fou…
Schools facing shortage of drama teachers, Labour claims
Schools are facing shortages of specialist teachers in key areas including drama, posing a threat to children’s education, L…
London tourist attractions could face strike action
London attractions including Tower Bridge and the Barbican could face industrial action following a vote by City of London Corpora…
Stage Directors UK to become a trade union
Stage Directors UK is to become a recognised trade union, the membership body has announced. The move is the culmination of a proc…
Glasgow arts centre cuts ties with cafe following staff protests
The Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow has parted company with its business tenant, Saramago Cafe Bar, following a disp…
EXCLUSIVE: Guildhall settles legal case with acclaimed conductor
An employment tribunal was due to consider claims relating to unfair dismissal, breach of contract and protections under whistlebl…
Redundancies at National Science and Media Museum
The museum is set to close for 13 months to undergo a £6m upgrade, resulting in more than 20 front-facing staff being made r…
Why are disabled people asked to work for nothing?
In a survey of disabled arts professionals, Unlimited found 87% had been asked to do something for nothing. Lucy Peters asks Jo Ve…
Norwich Theatre Royal becomes a Real Living Wage employer
As part of Norwich’s designation as a Living Wage City, Norwich Theatre, Royal has signed up to the Living Wage Foundation&r…
