Archive
NI status change for entertainers?
15 May 2013
HMRC is consulting on changes to National Insurance for Entertainers: find out more here
Joint statement by Equity and the RSC
2 November 2012
Equity and the RSC have discussed the lack of employment opportunities for East Asian talent
Hundreds of Equity members march against arts cuts
25 October 2012
Hundreds of Equity members marched behind the Equity banner in London on 20 October calling for more investment in the arts and an end to austerity policies.
Arts Council, SOLT/TMA and Equity to work together on casting of East Asian actors
22 October 2012
Arts Council England, Equity and SOLT/TMA are working together to arrange an event early in 2013 designed to increase opportunities for East Asian artists.
Equity Choir reunion
22 October 2012
On Sunday 28 October, in memory of its founder actor Colin Tarrant, the Equity Choir is getting together
March for a future that is equal
22 October 2012
Equity is encouraging members to support the UK Feminista’s march on 24 October
Frankie Boyle wins libel case
22 October 2012
Comedian Frankie Boyle has won his case against the Daily Mirror who libelled him by describing him as "racist".
Garrick Trust encourages grant applications from theatres
18 October 2012
The Garrick Charitable Trust gives grants of £2,500 to £5,000, and occasionally up to £10,000, to high performing fringe theatres.
Equity is pioneering on-line democracy
16 October 2012
Equity is pioneering a fully functioning, democratic trade union branch that is fully and completely on-line.
NFTS course for young media entrepreneurs
12 October 2012
The National Film and Television School has created a unique 10-month business school for young media entrepreneurs.
