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𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬?
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Tomorrow we're coming together for the annual 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚.
2025 is also the 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, placing an important focus on building collective power in our union so take further action in response to the climate crisis.
2025 is also the 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, placing an important focus on building collective power in our union so take further action in response to the climate crisis.
November 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Tomorrow we're coming together for the annual 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚.
2025 is also the 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, placing an important focus on building collective power in our union so take further action in response to the climate crisis.
2025 is also the 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, placing an important focus on building collective power in our union so take further action in response to the climate crisis.
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬?
Check out our Taplink page which has links to our social channels (including this one!), our email address, our website and even a link to join @equityuk.bsky.social (𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵).
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Check out our Taplink page which has links to our social channels (including this one!), our email address, our website and even a link to join @equityuk.bsky.social (𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵).
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November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬?
Check out our Taplink page which has links to our social channels (including this one!), our email address, our website and even a link to join @equityuk.bsky.social (𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵).
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Check out our Taplink page which has links to our social channels (including this one!), our email address, our website and even a link to join @equityuk.bsky.social (𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵).
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TWO WEEKS TODAY
Our next Branch Meeting is on the theme of Audio Drama.
Ever wondered how to break into the field? Seasoned worker with questions to ask? Just interested as to how it all works? Come along!
Our next Branch Meeting is on the theme of Audio Drama.
Ever wondered how to break into the field? Seasoned worker with questions to ask? Just interested as to how it all works? Come along!
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
TWO WEEKS TODAY
Our next Branch Meeting is on the theme of Audio Drama.
Ever wondered how to break into the field? Seasoned worker with questions to ask? Just interested as to how it all works? Come along!
Our next Branch Meeting is on the theme of Audio Drama.
Ever wondered how to break into the field? Seasoned worker with questions to ask? Just interested as to how it all works? Come along!
Your new Committee had their first meeting yesterday where Officer roles were voted on plus plans put in place for the next few meetings AND an exciting Audition Day in the new year. It's all go!
If you want to reach out for help with anything then please just DM us to get in touch.
If you want to reach out for help with anything then please just DM us to get in touch.
November 5, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Your new Committee had their first meeting yesterday where Officer roles were voted on plus plans put in place for the next few meetings AND an exciting Audition Day in the new year. It's all go!
If you want to reach out for help with anything then please just DM us to get in touch.
If you want to reach out for help with anything then please just DM us to get in touch.
Here's your new Committee for 2025-27!
Nine of Greater Manchester's finest right here, please give them your full support for their term!
Nine of Greater Manchester's finest right here, please give them your full support for their term!
November 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Here's your new Committee for 2025-27!
Nine of Greater Manchester's finest right here, please give them your full support for their term!
Nine of Greater Manchester's finest right here, please give them your full support for their term!
Remember, remember the 1st of November....
... or something like that.
It's 𝙱𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚑 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝙳𝚊𝚢, folks! 📬
... or something like that.
It's 𝙱𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚑 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝙳𝚊𝚢, folks! 📬
November 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Remember, remember the 1st of November....
... or something like that.
It's 𝙱𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚑 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝙳𝚊𝚢, folks! 📬
... or something like that.
It's 𝙱𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚑 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝙳𝚊𝚢, folks! 📬
𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝖍𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓, 𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞𝖔𝖓𝖊 🎃
Sign on that dotted line - go on, we 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖊 you! 👻
Sign on that dotted line - go on, we 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖊 you! 👻
October 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝖍𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓, 𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞𝖔𝖓𝖊 🎃
Sign on that dotted line - go on, we 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖊 you! 👻
Sign on that dotted line - go on, we 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖊 you! 👻
A massive 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 to all our wonderful SM's!
It's on the 10th October every year because, well let's face it, our stage management teams are always 10/10!
#StrongerTogether
It's on the 10th October every year because, well let's face it, our stage management teams are always 10/10!
#StrongerTogether
October 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A massive 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 to all our wonderful SM's!
It's on the 10th October every year because, well let's face it, our stage management teams are always 10/10!
#StrongerTogether
It's on the 10th October every year because, well let's face it, our stage management teams are always 10/10!
#StrongerTogether
As tonight's meeting (and this year's AGM) comes upon us it marks the end of the line for the current Branch Committee.
Billy, Chris, Dan, Imogen, Leah, Lucas, Saf, Tilly & Vicky have worked hard for you to make our Branch go from strength to strength. Best of luck to the next Committee!
Billy, Chris, Dan, Imogen, Leah, Lucas, Saf, Tilly & Vicky have worked hard for you to make our Branch go from strength to strength. Best of luck to the next Committee!
October 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
As tonight's meeting (and this year's AGM) comes upon us it marks the end of the line for the current Branch Committee.
Billy, Chris, Dan, Imogen, Leah, Lucas, Saf, Tilly & Vicky have worked hard for you to make our Branch go from strength to strength. Best of luck to the next Committee!
Billy, Chris, Dan, Imogen, Leah, Lucas, Saf, Tilly & Vicky have worked hard for you to make our Branch go from strength to strength. Best of luck to the next Committee!
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!
Join us at HOME or online via Zoom.
The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director, Selina Cartmell, & Equity's General Secretary, Paul W Fleming, are joining us in the room so come along to say hi!
Come for the social, stay for the meeting.
Come for the meeting, stay for the social.
Join us at HOME or online via Zoom.
The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director, Selina Cartmell, & Equity's General Secretary, Paul W Fleming, are joining us in the room so come along to say hi!
Come for the social, stay for the meeting.
Come for the meeting, stay for the social.
October 8, 2025 at 7:02 AM
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!
Join us at HOME or online via Zoom.
The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director, Selina Cartmell, & Equity's General Secretary, Paul W Fleming, are joining us in the room so come along to say hi!
Come for the social, stay for the meeting.
Come for the meeting, stay for the social.
Join us at HOME or online via Zoom.
The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director, Selina Cartmell, & Equity's General Secretary, Paul W Fleming, are joining us in the room so come along to say hi!
Come for the social, stay for the meeting.
Come for the meeting, stay for the social.
Here's what we've got lined up for you tomorrow.
As always, we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still & concentrate for long periods of time.
#StrongerTogether
As always, we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still & concentrate for long periods of time.
#StrongerTogether
October 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Here's what we've got lined up for you tomorrow.
As always, we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still & concentrate for long periods of time.
#StrongerTogether
As always, we will have a short break roughly halfway through the meeting for the comfort of all members but especially for those who struggle to sit still & concentrate for long periods of time.
#StrongerTogether
𝗛𝗲'𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!
The top ranking Equity Official is making his second visit to our Branch this year. Come and hear from 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗪 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 as he delivers the Council Report and answers your questions. Want to know the latest Spotlight situation? Paul's your man!
#StrongerTogether
The top ranking Equity Official is making his second visit to our Branch this year. Come and hear from 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗪 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 as he delivers the Council Report and answers your questions. Want to know the latest Spotlight situation? Paul's your man!
#StrongerTogether
October 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
𝗛𝗲'𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!
The top ranking Equity Official is making his second visit to our Branch this year. Come and hear from 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗪 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 as he delivers the Council Report and answers your questions. Want to know the latest Spotlight situation? Paul's your man!
#StrongerTogether
The top ranking Equity Official is making his second visit to our Branch this year. Come and hear from 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗪 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 as he delivers the Council Report and answers your questions. Want to know the latest Spotlight situation? Paul's your man!
#StrongerTogether
𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦!
Want to experience your first Equity meeting? Had your appetite whetted by our recent drama school visits? Well come along to HOME on Wednesday to see what we're all about.
#StrongerTogether
Want to experience your first Equity meeting? Had your appetite whetted by our recent drama school visits? Well come along to HOME on Wednesday to see what we're all about.
#StrongerTogether
October 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦!
Want to experience your first Equity meeting? Had your appetite whetted by our recent drama school visits? Well come along to HOME on Wednesday to see what we're all about.
#StrongerTogether
Want to experience your first Equity meeting? Had your appetite whetted by our recent drama school visits? Well come along to HOME on Wednesday to see what we're all about.
#StrongerTogether
Next week we'll be welcoming the Artistic Director of the 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹, to our Branch Meeting! Who's coming along to meet her in person?!? Online option available as always for those who can't make it in person.
October 2, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Next week we'll be welcoming the Artistic Director of the 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹, to our Branch Meeting! Who's coming along to meet her in person?!? Online option available as always for those who can't make it in person.
A Newsletter and Branch Meeting Invite all in one - well we all like a tidy inbox, don't we? You're welcome. 📬
October 1, 2025 at 6:38 AM
A Newsletter and Branch Meeting Invite all in one - well we all like a tidy inbox, don't we? You're welcome. 📬
NW Staff members, Karen & Kirsten, are #outinthewild in sunny Blackpool to see GM Branch Secretary, Chris Clarkson, on stage at the Grand on his UK tour. What better place to see our work for the Drag Network in the latest Equity mag?!
Also featured in the article are Misty Chance & Cadbury Parfait.
Also featured in the article are Misty Chance & Cadbury Parfait.
September 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM
NW Staff members, Karen & Kirsten, are #outinthewild in sunny Blackpool to see GM Branch Secretary, Chris Clarkson, on stage at the Grand on his UK tour. What better place to see our work for the Drag Network in the latest Equity mag?!
Also featured in the article are Misty Chance & Cadbury Parfait.
Also featured in the article are Misty Chance & Cadbury Parfait.
Only a few days left to vote!
If you haven't yet then our Regional Official, Karen, emailed you yesterday with a link. You can vote for up to 9 candidates - make sure your voice is heard for the next 2 years! ✊
If you haven't yet then our Regional Official, Karen, emailed you yesterday with a link. You can vote for up to 9 candidates - make sure your voice is heard for the next 2 years! ✊
September 26, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Only a few days left to vote!
If you haven't yet then our Regional Official, Karen, emailed you yesterday with a link. You can vote for up to 9 candidates - make sure your voice is heard for the next 2 years! ✊
If you haven't yet then our Regional Official, Karen, emailed you yesterday with a link. You can vote for up to 9 candidates - make sure your voice is heard for the next 2 years! ✊
💥 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙂𝙈 💥
📅 Weds 8th October
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🗣️ Selina Cartmell, The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director
As ever, non-members are welcome (but let us know first, if you can).
Students - come & see what your career will involve! 💜
📅 Weds 8th October
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🗣️ Selina Cartmell, The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director
As ever, non-members are welcome (but let us know first, if you can).
Students - come & see what your career will involve! 💜
September 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
💥 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙂𝙈 💥
📅 Weds 8th October
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🗣️ Selina Cartmell, The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director
As ever, non-members are welcome (but let us know first, if you can).
Students - come & see what your career will involve! 💜
📅 Weds 8th October
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🗣️ Selina Cartmell, The Royal Exchange's Artistic Director
As ever, non-members are welcome (but let us know first, if you can).
Students - come & see what your career will involve! 💜
We’re 1 of only 2 branches in the whole of the union who need to hold an election for their new committees. ✊
However, that means nothing if you don’t vote! 🗳️
Check your inboxes and reply to the email from Karen on 17th September with whom you want to vote for. 💜
However, that means nothing if you don’t vote! 🗳️
Check your inboxes and reply to the email from Karen on 17th September with whom you want to vote for. 💜
September 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We’re 1 of only 2 branches in the whole of the union who need to hold an election for their new committees. ✊
However, that means nothing if you don’t vote! 🗳️
Check your inboxes and reply to the email from Karen on 17th September with whom you want to vote for. 💜
However, that means nothing if you don’t vote! 🗳️
Check your inboxes and reply to the email from Karen on 17th September with whom you want to vote for. 💜
Reposted by Equity Manchester
I love my @equityuk.bsky.social socks #Solidarity with Equity Drag Network. Brilliant work from @equitymanc.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I love my @equityuk.bsky.social socks #Solidarity with Equity Drag Network. Brilliant work from @equitymanc.bsky.social
Reposted by Equity Manchester
Solidarity socks. Stronger Together.
September 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Solidarity socks. Stronger Together.
We don't mean to brag but not only is the NW Drag Network taking Manchester by storm but @equityuk.bsky.social membership is also up and MOST IMPORTANTLY Equity is now a fashion statement on Canal Street - performers are wearing our socks in support of their union! Check out these hot models! 🔥🔥
September 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
We don't mean to brag but not only is the NW Drag Network taking Manchester by storm but @equityuk.bsky.social membership is also up and MOST IMPORTANTLY Equity is now a fashion statement on Canal Street - performers are wearing our socks in support of their union! Check out these hot models! 🔥🔥
Did everyone else just get this, too?
September 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Did everyone else just get this, too?
The rumours are true - we've got more than 9 members standing to be on our next Branch Committee so we're having an election! Keep an eye out for an official email on Friday with all the details on how to vote.
Remember, the more people who vote, the stronger a mandate our next Committee will have.
Remember, the more people who vote, the stronger a mandate our next Committee will have.
September 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The rumours are true - we've got more than 9 members standing to be on our next Branch Committee so we're having an election! Keep an eye out for an official email on Friday with all the details on how to vote.
Remember, the more people who vote, the stronger a mandate our next Committee will have.
Remember, the more people who vote, the stronger a mandate our next Committee will have.
And guess who we’ve got lined up to be Guest Speaker at our AGM on Wednesday 8th October…?
After a turbulent year since the cancellation of Stef O’Driscoll’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in September 2024, it looks as though the Royal Exchange in Manchester finally has some stability, writes Matthew Hemley 👇
A welcome change at Manchester's Royal Exchange
Following the cancellation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream last year, times have been tough for the Royal Exchange Theatre. With the completion of a new artistic leadership team, its 50th-anniversary is looking more like cause for celebration
www.thestage.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
And guess who we’ve got lined up to be Guest Speaker at our AGM on Wednesday 8th October…?