The clear message from this year’s survey is that the freelance theatre workforce feels ‘undervalued, underpaid and underappreciated’, a feeling that has been amplified by significant funding cuts in the last year. freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelancers… #FreelancersMakeThetareWork

I’m at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 7th - 18th August Offering low cost production shots Portfolio aliwright-theatrephotography.com Would really appreciate a retweet to reach as many companies as possible (and need to afford my accommodation!)

In partnership with Ian McKellen, we have just reopened applications for grants of up to £25,000 - aimed at emerging producers wanting to bring work to the stage. If you'd benefit, visit atg-productions.com/grants to apply.

🌟Applications for our Trainee Producer Placements are now OPEN! 🌟 5 National placements across the UK. 4 London placements in commercial offices & theatres 9 new year long paid placements up for grabs! Deadline is 5pm on 28th May 2024! Apply today via link in bio! 📝

A new report highlights the critical role of the UK's Creative Industries as an economic powerhouse. However, the report also identifies challenges that threaten the UK's global leadership in this sector. arts.ac.uk/about-ual/pres… #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

People are theatre’s biggest asset; it’s time to start valuing them. #freelancersmaketheatrework #Theatre #TheArts #OnStage #Backstage #TheatreLife #UKTheatre #Freelancer #Freelance

There's less than 24 hours to go until The #ArtsHustings 2024! ⏰ Hear directly from the parties about their policies for the arts and culture – LIVE from 8.30am BST. REGISTER ➡️ campaignforthearts.org/events/the-art… In partnership with What Next? and the Southbank Centre

Released TODAY: The Big Freelancer Survey Report 2024, which reveals that over a third of freelancers' average hourly earnings are below the National Living Wage; wages that would be illegal in the context of a PAYE job. freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelancers… #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

The numbers don't lie and they are truly shocking! 'It is no secret that the arts have been going through a tough time in recent years. But a major new report... shows that things are even worse than we thought.' campaignforthearts.org/reports/the-st…

When I take my seat up to six times a day in fringe venues over the coming days, I will remind myself that every show is a miracle. But theatre should not have to rely on miracles; we need investment. thestage.co.uk/opinion/edinbu…

🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland’s cultural landscape is at risk of collapse. Vital support for freelance artists has been shut down and core funding for nearly 300 organisations hangs in the balance. Please sign our new petition to urge the Scottish Government to act now. campaignforthearts.org/petitions/scot…

📢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Urgent rally: Stop the cuts 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿📢 Join us to protest the new funding cuts announced by the Scottish Government! When: 12.30pm, Thursday 5 September Where: Outside the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood What: Speeches, banners, chants! All the info: equity.org.uk/news/2024/stop…

👉 Please sign and share if you live in Scotland and value the arts. bit.ly/4dyphen

Scottish arts sector appeals to ministers over ‘devastating’ budget cuts theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

The withdrawal of the opportunity to apply for direct funding through the Creative Scotland Open Fund for Individuals will deprive the majority of playwrights in Scotland the means to work and destroys any sense that their work is valued by those who fund our culture.

On Wednesday we launched an emergency petition, urging the Scottish Government to keep their promises and deliver crucial support for the arts and culture. Over 10,000 people have signed already! 🙌 Have you? #DefendArtsAccess 👇 campaignforthearts.org/petitions/scot…

1000 folk signed already! “We are the people of Scotland. We live and work here. We value the arts and the artists who make it.” 👉 Please sign and share if you live in Scotland and value the arts. bit.ly/4dyphen

Fill in the blank: My favourite show I've seen at Southwark Playhouse is... Pictured: The Last 5 Years 🎹(Pamela Raith) Ride 🚲(Danny Kaan) Islander 🐋(Ali Wright) The Lion 🦁(Pamela Raith)

It’s been wonderful to take part in @georgeperrin’s pilot producer group coaching scheme. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to take stock of their practice and find greater clarity during these volatile times. george-perrin.com/coaching

🤩🤩🤩 We’re delighted that Islander: A New Musical has received a nomination for the 2025 Helen Hayes Award Outstanding Non-Resident Production alongside titles such as SIX and Life of Pi. theatrewashington.org/helenhayesawar…