Equity

Read Equity's response to the government's Brexit deal defeat: https://www.equity.org.uk/…/equity-stat ement-on-brexit-dea…/

"The impact that has for our members is enormous ... It was an incredibly peculiar, speculative bet for people who have never produced a show before." Paul W Fleming on the collapse of Eden International Productions' religious musical: https://bbc.in/2MdUkQw

In Northern Ireland? Along with Irish Equity we're putting on a free conference on 18 Jan at the Lyric with panels discussing how Brexit will impact on theatre, the audio visual industry and what it will mean for artist mobility across the border. Speakers include Equity President Maureen Beattie. Book here: https://bit.ly/2smGDWE

The next meeting for the Scottish Variety Branch is 16 Jan 2019. 6pm for the Committee, 6:30 for Branch members at the Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow: http://ow.ly/NurB50jXHbM

The next drop-in session at the Actors Centre is tomorrow, 8th Jan. If you'd like a confidential space to discuss bullying, harassment and mental health issues and seek next steps then take a look at the details here: https://bit.ly/2Atk8Un

The Equity Comedians’ Network has released a survey on Late Night Safety for comedians. This is to find out how comedians feel about travelling to and from gigs and their safety whilst there. If you regularly work as a live stand-up then we’d like to hear your views. The survey is open for all of January 2019.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Comedian s_Safety

The Stage 100 has been unveiled, bringing together their picks of the most influential people working in theatre and the performing arts. We're very proud to see Equity President Maureen Beattie named in the list. Huge congratulations to Maureen, and all the other members included: https://bit.ly/2BWiomu

For LBGT History Month 2019 we've commissioned a Queer Tour of Theatreland on 9th Feb through Queer Tours of London. There are a limited number of £10 tickets available here: https://bit.ly/2Vs6Ro3

A very happy New Year to all our members. May your 2019 be filled with wonderful, glorious, well paying work! 🎉

Continuing our look back at 2018, in Novmeber we helped launch the Performers' Alliance APPG inquiry into the decline of social mobility in the arts. Find out how you can get involved here: http://ow.ly/V4br50jZEzX

Continuing our look back at 2018, as the industry marked the 250th anniversary of the foundation of the first circus we launched a new Circus Network in September: http://ow.ly/wb9l50jZEkJ

Continuing our look back at 2018, in October we partnered with @SpotlightUK to back a new scheme providing support to carers: http://ow.ly/iuTi50jZEgG

Continuing our look back at 2018, September saw the announcement of the new pay deal for directors, with a pay rise of more than 20%! http://ow.ly/60pT50jZEda

August also saw the first column from new Equity President Maureen Beattie - "We must harness the power of the community if we are to triumph in the challenges ahead." http://ow.ly/VbBu50jZE8E

Continuing our look back at 2018, August saw the launch of the Change Network, a new initiative to ensure that the union hears and, crucially, addresses the issues faced by black members: http://ow.ly/qvbV50jZDTA

Continuing our look back at 2018, May saw the publication of outgoing Equity President Malcolm Sinclair's final column: http://ow.ly/Yl9n50jZDQK

Continuing our look back at 2018, April saw an in depth interview with Helen Vine about her experience of sexual harassment in the industry, how the union helped her win a court case and how we're helping turn the tide: http://ow.ly/pMPC50jZDro

A very merry Christmas to all our members! http://ow.ly/Q8Gs50jZDdh

We have a new website at www.equity.org.uk Please read our quick guide to some of its new functions: https://www.equity.org.uk/a-quick-guide-t o-the-new-website
This includes information on how to update and change the information on your profile pages, how to access rates & agreements and your PLI certificate.

we at The Actors Back Ground Guild support Equity

You're doing a wonderful job and are always very helpful.

Thanks for all the hard work.

Very friendly and professional place.

Great logistics.

United in it's belief of well -being for All it's Members.

The meeting today .bunch munch was very good Marion Taylor

The extent of services and support provided by Equity is unparalleled, and am proud to announce and promote membership across the magic community.

Just got my student card today! So exited to be a part of this amazing industry!

It's the best Union filled with caring people.

I agree with Ian Barratt Equity has done so much for the members , it has brought the Union into the 21st

Centuary. Linda Rifkind

Highly recommend #Equity

Hello freind i whant to know the riletionship between a Equity found in UK and that found in south african

Easy to reach trustable guidance and much more!

I've been a member of Equity for over forty years and have always had good service especially over late payments from TV companies. My only grouse at the moment is that Equity has not done enough to end the odious practice of announcements being made as soon as a film has finished and you miss the credits because the screen is minimised. This is disrespectful to all actors and technicians whose work should be valued not glossed over!

Good Afternoon

I am trying to locate one of your members for my Mum! She used to work with Anthony Barry, He lives in Salford Manchester, He go's to the meetings at Monroe's pub in Manchester and also the annual Equity meetings in London! My mum hasn't heard from him since last August and she is worried. She has phoned and e-mailed but no reply! Which is highly out of character for him.

Please if anyone knows him could you let me know. Or ask him to contact Carolyn.



Thank You.

awful company, what a shower of complete incompetent idiots!

Really upset about poor communication and graduate membership. You have left me with no cover again! 2 months in a row and not even an apology!