Freelancers Make Theatre Work
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We listen, support and advocate for ALL freelancers in the arts. An inclusive, independent community for the 200,000+ self-employed and freelance workers from all areas of arts. https://linktr.ee/FMTW
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Arts, Culture & Heritage jobs rely on a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce, with freelancers forming the vital backbone. So why do freelancers fall through the gaps?
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#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
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November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Arts, Culture & Heritage jobs rely on a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce, with freelancers forming the vital backbone. So why do freelancers fall through the gaps?
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Making work in this sector – the Performing Arts – is a collective endeavour. We have to reframe the conversation and ensure that we work collectively.
More: pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
More: pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Making work in this sector – the Performing Arts – is a collective endeavour. We have to reframe the conversation and ensure that we work collectively.
More: pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
More: pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork is here to listen, support & advocate for ALL freelancers in the arts. We're an inclusive, independent community representing the 200,000 self-employed workers in live performance - who make up 70% of the UK theatre workforce.
freelancersmaketheatrework.com
freelancersmaketheatrework.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork is here to listen, support & advocate for ALL freelancers in the arts. We're an inclusive, independent community representing the 200,000 self-employed workers in live performance - who make up 70% of the UK theatre workforce.
freelancersmaketheatrework.com
freelancersmaketheatrework.com
Designed specifically with freelancers in mind, the Creative Freelancer’s Climate Almanac is a companion for artists, independent creatives, community practitioners and producers, created by Julie’s Bicycle. juliesbicycle.com/resource/cre...
#ArtsAndClimate #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
#ArtsAndClimate #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
November 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Designed specifically with freelancers in mind, the Creative Freelancer’s Climate Almanac is a companion for artists, independent creatives, community practitioners and producers, created by Julie’s Bicycle. juliesbicycle.com/resource/cre...
#ArtsAndClimate #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
#ArtsAndClimate #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Covid, Brexit & growing austerity uncovered the fragility of a cultural sector whose success remains predicated on neoliberal market-focused values. They also exposed the alarming precarity & vulnerability of its freelance workforce.' - Chrissie Tiller, freelance cultural worker.
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Covid, Brexit & growing austerity uncovered the fragility of a cultural sector whose success remains predicated on neoliberal market-focused values. They also exposed the alarming precarity & vulnerability of its freelance workforce.' - Chrissie Tiller, freelance cultural worker.
Use storytelling to tackle ‘failure of imagination’ behind climate inaction.
Actors, authors, and public figures have signed an open letter calling for the cultural sector to have a prominent role in the fight against the climate crisis.
👉 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/us...
#COP30
Actors, authors, and public figures have signed an open letter calling for the cultural sector to have a prominent role in the fight against the climate crisis.
👉 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/us...
#COP30
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Use storytelling to tackle ‘failure of imagination’ behind climate inaction.
Actors, authors, and public figures have signed an open letter calling for the cultural sector to have a prominent role in the fight against the climate crisis.
👉 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/us...
#COP30
Actors, authors, and public figures have signed an open letter calling for the cultural sector to have a prominent role in the fight against the climate crisis.
👉 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/us...
#COP30
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was set up to uphold and improve standards of behaviour across the creative industries.
@Bectu’s Philippa Childs thinks the sector needs to get behind it.
Via @ArtsPro www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
@Bectu’s Philippa Childs thinks the sector needs to get behind it.
Via @ArtsPro www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
Theatre needs CIISA more than ever - Arts Professional
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was set up to uphold and improve standards of behaviour across the creative industries. Bectu’s Philippa Childs thinks the sector needs…
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was set up to uphold and improve standards of behaviour across the creative industries.
@Bectu’s Philippa Childs thinks the sector needs to get behind it.
Via @ArtsPro www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
@Bectu’s Philippa Childs thinks the sector needs to get behind it.
Via @ArtsPro www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
Creatives must dig deep to balance emotional vulnerability with sheer endurance, a contradiction at the heart of the job, says Stephanie Street in @TheStage.
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/crea...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/crea...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Stephanie Street on creatives' need for inner strength
Filming in a heatwave reminds Stephanie Street of the creatives' paradox: being able to manifest deep emotions on cue while also putting their own feelings aside
www.thestage.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Creatives must dig deep to balance emotional vulnerability with sheer endurance, a contradiction at the heart of the job, says Stephanie Street in @TheStage.
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/crea...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/crea...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
“The message that young people do get is that arts subjects are less valued and therefore less valuable, so we have to all work to counteract that message.” - Jacqui O'Hanlon, RSC Director of Learning
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Freelancers #Freelancer #Culture #Arts #ArtsAndCulture #UKTheatre
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Freelancers #Freelancer #Culture #Arts #ArtsAndCulture #UKTheatre
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
“The message that young people do get is that arts subjects are less valued and therefore less valuable, so we have to all work to counteract that message.” - Jacqui O'Hanlon, RSC Director of Learning
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Freelancers #Freelancer #Culture #Arts #ArtsAndCulture #UKTheatre
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Freelancers #Freelancer #Culture #Arts #ArtsAndCulture #UKTheatre
We've gathered links to free wellbeing initiatives, affordable counselling services, helpful video resources, and organisations offering various support options, including peer-to-peer schemes, all specifically for arts freelancers.
👉 freelancersmaketheatrework.com/support/#wel...
👉 freelancersmaketheatrework.com/support/#wel...
November 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We've gathered links to free wellbeing initiatives, affordable counselling services, helpful video resources, and organisations offering various support options, including peer-to-peer schemes, all specifically for arts freelancers.
👉 freelancersmaketheatrework.com/support/#wel...
👉 freelancersmaketheatrework.com/support/#wel...
New analysis released today in the State of the Nations series from @CreativePEC, highlights structural vulnerabilities, especially in retaining early and mid-career workers, and shows the need for improved workforce support.
pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
New analysis released today in the State of the Nations series from @CreativePEC, highlights structural vulnerabilities, especially in retaining early and mid-career workers, and shows the need for improved workforce support.
pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
The sacrifices that freelancers make to participate in self-funded events chimes with the wider issue of unpaid work in the industry, says Joe Gilmour in The Stage...
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/ineq...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre #UKTheatre #UKArts #SaveTheArts
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/ineq...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre #UKTheatre #UKArts #SaveTheArts
Joe Gilmour on inequality between employees and freelancers
The sacrifices that freelancers make to participate in self-funded events chimes with the wider issue of unpaid work in the industry, says Joe Gilmour
www.thestage.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The sacrifices that freelancers make to participate in self-funded events chimes with the wider issue of unpaid work in the industry, says Joe Gilmour in The Stage...
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/ineq...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre #UKTheatre #UKArts #SaveTheArts
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/ineq...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre #UKTheatre #UKArts #SaveTheArts
Theatre broadens children’s horizons, shaping their sense of the world and their place within it.
Yet children's access to cultural education is reducing significantly.
We support #TheatreForEveryChild and its aims to secure the funds to change this.
theatreforeverychild.org
Yet children's access to cultural education is reducing significantly.
We support #TheatreForEveryChild and its aims to secure the funds to change this.
theatreforeverychild.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Theatre broadens children’s horizons, shaping their sense of the world and their place within it.
Yet children's access to cultural education is reducing significantly.
We support #TheatreForEveryChild and its aims to secure the funds to change this.
theatreforeverychild.org
Yet children's access to cultural education is reducing significantly.
We support #TheatreForEveryChild and its aims to secure the funds to change this.
theatreforeverychild.org
Freelance enablers in the arts.
Behind every performance, exhibition & education or community project, significant numbers of undervalued freelancers are making work happen. Anita Holford on why they deserve greater recognition.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Behind every performance, exhibition & education or community project, significant numbers of undervalued freelancers are making work happen. Anita Holford on why they deserve greater recognition.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Freelance enablers in the arts.
Behind every performance, exhibition & education or community project, significant numbers of undervalued freelancers are making work happen. Anita Holford on why they deserve greater recognition.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Behind every performance, exhibition & education or community project, significant numbers of undervalued freelancers are making work happen. Anita Holford on why they deserve greater recognition.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
"Creative talent isn’t the preserve of white middle-class people with social capital, but if nothing changes then we will find that these are the only people able to get ahead in the sector.” - Head of BECTU, Philippa Childs
BECTU's Big Survey 25 report: bectu.org.uk/bectu-big-su...
BECTU's Big Survey 25 report: bectu.org.uk/bectu-big-su...
November 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
"Creative talent isn’t the preserve of white middle-class people with social capital, but if nothing changes then we will find that these are the only people able to get ahead in the sector.” - Head of BECTU, Philippa Childs
BECTU's Big Survey 25 report: bectu.org.uk/bectu-big-su...
BECTU's Big Survey 25 report: bectu.org.uk/bectu-big-su...
We advocate hard for our industry but we're not the only ones. Take a look at some of these amazing organisations doing fantastic work for inclusivity, diversity, fair pay and so much more... freelancersmaketheatrework.com/advocating-b...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
November 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We advocate hard for our industry but we're not the only ones. Take a look at some of these amazing organisations doing fantastic work for inclusivity, diversity, fair pay and so much more... freelancersmaketheatrework.com/advocating-b...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
“Accelerated by the pandemic, we saw a brain drain from the live events industry of technicians and lighting engineers, sound engineers etc,”
- Southbank Centre leader Mark Ball, speaking at the Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Creative Skills for the Future Economy Panel.
- Southbank Centre leader Mark Ball, speaking at the Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Creative Skills for the Future Economy Panel.
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“Accelerated by the pandemic, we saw a brain drain from the live events industry of technicians and lighting engineers, sound engineers etc,”
- Southbank Centre leader Mark Ball, speaking at the Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Creative Skills for the Future Economy Panel.
- Southbank Centre leader Mark Ball, speaking at the Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Creative Skills for the Future Economy Panel.
We listen to your thoughts, suggestions, & concerns & we’re committed to making sure your voice is heard.
To learn how you can contribute to shaping the future of our industry, visit our website & click on ‘Listen.’
Let’s keep the conversation going. 👉 FreelancersMakeTheatreWork.com
To learn how you can contribute to shaping the future of our industry, visit our website & click on ‘Listen.’
Let’s keep the conversation going. 👉 FreelancersMakeTheatreWork.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
We listen to your thoughts, suggestions, & concerns & we’re committed to making sure your voice is heard.
To learn how you can contribute to shaping the future of our industry, visit our website & click on ‘Listen.’
Let’s keep the conversation going. 👉 FreelancersMakeTheatreWork.com
To learn how you can contribute to shaping the future of our industry, visit our website & click on ‘Listen.’
Let’s keep the conversation going. 👉 FreelancersMakeTheatreWork.com
Use storytelling to tackle ‘failure of imagination’ behind climate inaction.
Actors, authors, and public figures have signed an open letter calling for the cultural sector to have a prominent role in the fight against the climate crisis.
👉 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/us...
#COP30
Actors, authors, and public figures have signed an open letter calling for the cultural sector to have a prominent role in the fight against the climate crisis.
👉 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/us...
#COP30
November 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Use storytelling to tackle ‘failure of imagination’ behind climate inaction.
Actors, authors, and public figures have signed an open letter calling for the cultural sector to have a prominent role in the fight against the climate crisis.
👉 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/us...
#COP30
Actors, authors, and public figures have signed an open letter calling for the cultural sector to have a prominent role in the fight against the climate crisis.
👉 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/us...
#COP30
FREE WELLBEING WEBINARS
Actors’ Trust and BAPAM are delighted to bring you free webinars to help you support your wellbeing. The sessions are facilitated by experienced practitioners who regularly works with performing artists.
www.actorstrust.org.uk/get-support/...
Actors’ Trust and BAPAM are delighted to bring you free webinars to help you support your wellbeing. The sessions are facilitated by experienced practitioners who regularly works with performing artists.
www.actorstrust.org.uk/get-support/...
November 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
FREE WELLBEING WEBINARS
Actors’ Trust and BAPAM are delighted to bring you free webinars to help you support your wellbeing. The sessions are facilitated by experienced practitioners who regularly works with performing artists.
www.actorstrust.org.uk/get-support/...
Actors’ Trust and BAPAM are delighted to bring you free webinars to help you support your wellbeing. The sessions are facilitated by experienced practitioners who regularly works with performing artists.
www.actorstrust.org.uk/get-support/...
Unregulated AI and Brexit red tape ‘threaten’ UK music sector amid slowing growth.
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Unregulated AI and Brexit red tape ‘threaten’ UK music sector amid slowing growth.
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Costume designer John Bright says he feels “worry about the future” of the UK’s creative industries, suggesting skills training for creative careers has become too vague.
Via ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/costume...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Via ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/costume...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Costume designer John Bright says he feels “worry about the future” of the UK’s creative industries, suggesting skills training for creative careers has become too vague.
Via ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/costume...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Via ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/costume...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Bullying in theatre has been called out and codes of conduct implemented – yet it continues. Freelance lighting designer Paule Constable discusses the difficulties arising when the person behaving badly also guarantees a big audience.
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/bull...
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/bull...
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Bullying in theatre has been called out and codes of conduct implemented – yet it continues. Freelance lighting designer Paule Constable discusses the difficulties arising when the person behaving badly also guarantees a big audience.
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/bull...
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/bull...
Unregulated AI and Brexit red tape ‘threaten’ UK music sector amid slowing growth.
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Unregulated AI and Brexit red tape ‘threaten’ UK music sector amid slowing growth - Arts Professional
The UK music industry’s position as a global leader is under threat due to unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) and barriers to global exports, a report
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Unregulated AI and Brexit red tape ‘threaten’ UK music sector amid slowing growth.
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Via @ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/unregul...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
A quarter of respondents to this year's Big Freelancer Survey are thinking of leaving the industry (25% in 2025, compared to 16% in 2022).
Read the full report on our website now here: freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelance...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #BigFreelancerSurvey
Read the full report on our website now here: freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelance...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #BigFreelancerSurvey
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A quarter of respondents to this year's Big Freelancer Survey are thinking of leaving the industry (25% in 2025, compared to 16% in 2022).
Read the full report on our website now here: freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelance...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #BigFreelancerSurvey
Read the full report on our website now here: freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelance...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #BigFreelancerSurvey