We represent Equity members working in live performance.
We as the Stage Committee advise the Equity Council and take approved action on any matters relevant to the professional employment of Equity members working in all areas of live performance, other than variety, including West End theatre, commercial theatre, national and regional subsidised repertory theatre, independent theatre, street theatre, fringe theatre, outdoor and overseas touring, theatre-in-education and young peoples’ theatre, opera, ballet, dance and role play.
Our priorities
Advance the work on achieving a five day working week, including better rights for performers who are parents or with other caring responsibilities in order to achieve a better work-life balance.
Advance the work on improving digs via the Code of Conduct in the Commercial and Subsidised Sectors and provide support/ communications.
Advance Worker status issues in Low Pay/No Pay sector and the education of members.
Following Crossroads, work to ensure more commercial pantomimes are on Equity Agreements for pantomimes.
Advance the embedding of sustainability clauses in theatre contracts, working with Equity for a Green New Deal Network to advance this priority.