Archive
NI status change for entertainers?
15 May 2013
HMRC is consulting on changes to National Insurance for Entertainers: find out more here
Members support tweetathon in aid of radio short story
19 October 2011
Bill Nighy, Brenda Blethyn and Hugh Bonneville are supporting a short story tweetathon in response to Radio 4’s planned cuts for the genre
Take action on parking charges that will affect West End
17 October 2011
Sign a petition to drop the new parking charges.
You are invited to the Peter Brook/Equity Ensemble award
13 October 2011
Equity members are invited to the presentation of the Peter Brook/Equity Ensemble Award on Tuesday 1 November 2011 from 11am to 2 pm at the National Theatre Studio.
Risky business? Not the creative industries says Demos
12 October 2011
The popular belief that starting a business in the creative industries is a riskier undertaking than in the rest of the economy is a myth according to the think tank Demos.
Equity celebrates release of Zarganar
12 October 2011
Zarganar, a comedian and honorary life member of Equity, was one of the first political prisoners to be released from detention in Burma.
Is it safe to be 'Out'?
3 October 2011
Equity’s is conducting a survey to find out whether the entertainment industry is a supportive environment in which to be ‘Out’
Young Equity member addresses TUC
1 October 2011
Laura Bailey from Equity's Young Members Committee shared her experiences of union involvement
Join Glasgow march against cuts and poverty
27 September 2011
The Scottish TUC, in partnership with anti-poverty and campaign groups is holding the People First march and rally on 1st October 2011
Equity and fashion industry promotes models welfare at London Fashion Week
16 September 2011
Under the banner of London Promotes, Equity and the British Fashion Council have come together to ensure all models working at London Fashion Week this month are aware of the work being undertaken on their behalf and the commitment to their well being.
Turkey performers form union
15 August 2011
Artists band together despite difficult labour laws, meanwhile attacks continue on Freedon Theatre of Jenin
