Nearly 80% of culture workers report that they have “seriously considered” leaving the arts, with the majority reaching a “crisis point” due to burnout and overwork, findings from Arts Professional’s Arts Pay Survey reveal. Read more here: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/arts-pa...

When permanent roles disappear, the work often returns on freelance contracts. Read our latest blog on the impact of recent reports about redundancies and cuts in the arts. - freelancersmaketheatrework.com/hidden-cost-... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Downtime helps artists look up and see the path we have chosen. - Stephanie Street (actor, writer and co-founder of Act for Change) in The Stage. www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/down... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre #UKTheatre #UKArts #SaveTheArts #ArtsAccess

We have a dedicated page featuring the unions, associations, & networks that support the theatre community. It’s a great resource to help you connect with key organisations and stay informed. Check out the full list here: freelancersmaketheatrework.com/associations... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

The CIC's Climate Group has released new survey results showing encouraging progress on climate action by creative organisations. The report also outlines 8 practical steps for government & industry to accelerate future progress. www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/download-hub...

With so many changes in Europe, it can feel overwhelming for artists currently working or planning to work on the continent. To help navigate these challenges, we’ve gathered a range of useful resources, which we regularly update to keep you informed. freelancersmaketheatrework.com/working-in-e...

UK Gov’s new #PrideInPlace strategy puts billions into neighbourhood renewal Culture & heritage are “in scope” but will Boards treat them as extras or enablers? @culturecommons break down what it means for our sectors. 👉 culturecommons.uk/news/pride-i...

Who gets a seat at the table? An excellent Arts Professional piece looks at how culture sits within different governments and how that positioning shapes policy, priorities, and impact. 👉 www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea... #Arts #CulturePolicy #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Despite optimism last year that Keir Starmer’s administration might inaugurate an emphasis on growth in the arts, some arts leaders are less convinced a year on that the government is willing to intervene on key issues including funding & arts education. www.thestage.co.uk/news/hit-and...

When permanent roles disappear, the work often returns on freelance contracts. Read our latest blog on the impact of recent reports about redundancies and cuts in the arts. freelancersmaketheatrework.com/hidden-cost-... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

A report published about The Basic Income for the Arts pilot in Ireland shows that it produced over €100 million in Social and Economic Benefits and for every €1 of public money invested in the pilot, society received €1.39 in return. 👉 www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Reflecting on a recent panel discussion, David Reece of Baker Richards explores the future of theatre and its role in a rapidly changing world. Bringing together the insights of the panellists, he outlines some of the ways the sector might adapt. 👉 www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

‘The cultural landscape is decimated’: Louise Alder on stage fright, arts funding and the Last Night of the Proms www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

In the third and final instalment of his global study into Covid and the cultural and creative sector, Anthony Sargent argues that we must shape our institutions to be ready to withstand the future in all its unpredictability. www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

“How can artists make great theatre when they can no longer practise?” Lyn Gardner asks about the conditions under which artists are expected to create, and what happens to theatre when opportunities to practise all but disappear. Via @TheStage www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/how-...

Bar staff, cleaners, stage managers and wig-makers are among the creative workers to be spotlighted in a new photography series presented by Sky Arts, which aims to celebrate “those who keep the UK’s arts world alive around the clock”. www.thestage.co.uk/news/unsung-...

"It’s easy to have politics on the stage and not off it, my hope is that the work we do off stage reflects the values that we’re championing within our work." - Camden People’s Theatre Artistic director Rio Matchett. www.thestage.co.uk/news/camden-... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

When institutions struggle, freelancers carry the weight. Organisations are facing daunting financial pressures. But the impact on the workforce is even more overwhelming. Read our full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/freelancersm... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Why do theatre freelancers keep falling for unreliable pay?, says Rob Halliday 👇

“It’s never been a more difficult time for culture, arts funding is collapsing. Brexit has been very damaging. Our creative workforce find it hard to live in the city." - Justine Simon, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries. www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/londons...

A great series of arts focussed articles on the environment via @ArtsPro... linktr.ee/artsprofessi... #GreenTheatre #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

“How can artists make great theatre when they can no longer practise?” Lyn Gardner asks about the conditions under which artists are expected to create, and what happens to theatre when opportunities to practise all but disappear. -Via @TheStage www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/how-...

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

UK government proposes charging for Musical Instrument Certificates. Under the proposals, instrument owners in Britain may need to pay up to £200 per application. Read more here: www.thestrad.com/news/uk-gove... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Nearly 80% of culture workers report that they have “seriously considered” leaving the arts, with the majority reaching a “crisis point” due to burnout and overwork, findings from Arts Professional’s Arts Pay Survey reveal. Read more here: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/arts-pa...

'...further legislation to address the issues facing vulnerable freelancers is urgent and long overdue.” - Freelancers Make Theatre Work in @TheStage www.thestage.co.uk/news/industr...

In this week's @TheStage, @LynGardner emphasises that our theatre infrastructure must be up to standard, but not at the cost of the art it’s meant to showcase. Read the full article here: www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/we-n... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #UKTheatre #ArtsFunding #CulturalInvestment

Freelancers deserve a seat at the climate table. Our 'Climate Asks' page lays out what we believe needs to happen - from bold policy shifts to better working conditions. 🔗 freelancersmaketheatrework.com/climatecrisis/climateasks #ClimateJustice #TheatreFreelancers #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Want to help keep freelancers on the agenda in 2025? Lobby your MP. It really does make a difference. Our latest templates are available to download here alongside a link to help you find your local MP. freelancersmaketheatrework.com/mps-letter/ #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Nearly 80% of culture workers report that they have “seriously considered” leaving the arts, with the majority reaching a “crisis point” due to burnout and overwork, findings from Arts Professional’s Arts Pay Survey reveal. Read more here: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/arts-pa...

UK government proposes charging for Musical Instrument Certificates. Under the proposals, instrument owners in Britain may need to pay up to £200 per application. Read more here: www.thestrad.com/news/uk-gove... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

When institutions struggle, freelancers carry the weight. Organisations are facing daunting financial pressures. But the impact on the workforce is even more overwhelming. Read our full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/freelancersm... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Culture pays! Since 2009, UK City of Culture winners have seen £1bn+ in local investment, 22% tourism growth, boosted cultural funding & civic pride. A new report from Warwick Business School breaks it down: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fce7... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Playwright and screenwriter Jack Thorne, creator of Netflix’s Adolescence, urges political leaders to recognise the scale of challenge facing the British theatre sector and to act before it’s too late. uktheatre.org/jack-thorne-... FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #UKArts #SaveTheArts

A 70-strong group of artists including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John and Kwame Kwei-Armah have accused the government of “a shocking indifference to mass theft” of creative work, and a breach of artists’ legal rights. www.societyofeditors.org/wp-content/u...

“The crisis isn’t simply one of funding, it’s structural. Having inherited a model built on post-war assumptions – rising GDP, stable subsidy, expanding access – it’s now trying to operate in an environment of flatlining growth, individualised risk & shifting values”- David Reece

70% of theatre workers are freelancers, yet many feel invisible. We’re pushing for fair pay and recognition with industry leaders AND government. Write to your MP today: freelancersmaketheatrework.com/mps-letter/ #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

This year's Big Freelancer Survey once again shows an industry hanging on by a thread, that relies on unpaid and poorly paid freelance labour to continue functioning. Read the full report on our website now here: freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelance... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

'...further legislation to address the issues facing vulnerable freelancers is urgent and long overdue.” - Freelancers Make Theatre Work in @TheStage www.thestage.co.uk/news/industr...

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

The government’s long-overdue commitment to appoint a freelance champion reflects something that the sector has long understood: freelancers are not an add-on to the creative economy. In many parts of it, they are the model. www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/new-... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

“As each of us also faces the challenges of being a self-employed freelancer in creative industries where many funding cuts have been made recently, something simply had to give so that we could each focus on our own paid work." www.thestage.co.uk/news/neurodi...

A 70-strong group of artists including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John and Kwame Kwei-Armah have accused the government of “a shocking indifference to mass theft” of creative work, and a breach of artists’ legal rights. www.societyofeditors.org/wp-content/u...

Want to know what’s happening in the industry that impacts you? Visit the ‘In the News’ page on the #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork website. We update it daily with the latest stories and developments that matter to arts freelancers. 🔗 freelancersmaketheatrework.com/in-the-news/

‘Why leave the moral high ground to individual artists, who have so much more to lose’ - Lyn Gardner, theatre critic and associate editor of The Stage #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre #UKTheatre #UKArts #SaveTheArts"

Via @TheStage - The majority of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1,029 employees are being invited to take voluntary redundancy as the theatre organisation grapples with a "challenging" financial situation. www.thestage.co.uk/news/royal-s...

'...further legislation to address the issues facing vulnerable freelancers is urgent and long overdue.” - Freelancers Make Theatre Work in today's @TheStage www.thestage.co.uk/news/industr...

Free mental health support from for Dance Professionals via #BAPAM is available: www.bapam.org.uk/counselling-... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

With so many changes in Europe, it can feel overwhelming for artists currently working or planning to work on the continent. To help navigate these challenges, we’ve gathered a range of useful resources, which we regularly update to keep you informed. freelancersmaketheatrework.com/working-in-e...

In today's @TheStage, @LynGardner emphasises that our theatre infrastructure must be up to standard, but not at the cost of the art it’s meant to showcase. Read the full article here: www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/we-n... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #UKTheatre #ArtsFunding #CulturalInvestment"