We are the performing arts and entertainment trade union

Want to change the industry?

Stand for election to an Equity committee to change the performing arts and entertainment industries. No previous committee experience needed - just your ideas, energy and industry experiences. Nominations open 5 March.

Committee elections

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Join our movement

Be part of our movement making the entertainment industry a better place to work for all. Together we can win the fight for better pay and conditions.

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Directors and Designers

Take a look at our new resource hub for theatre and fight directors, and set, costume and lighting designers, helping you protect your rights, pay and conditions at work as a creative.

Resources

We are the performing arts and entertainment trade union.

We're made up of 50,000 performers and creative practitioners. Together we push for better pay, terms and conditions in the workplace. We're there for our members when they face challenges too - with advice, support and representation.

About Us

You are the union

By joining together you can win the fight for better pay and conditions in the entertainment industry. Whatever you want to do, your journey to changing the industry starts here!

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Problem at work?

Contact us if you have a problem with your work, pay or contract. We can support you to take action. Every conversation you have with us is confidential.

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Equity Magazine

Read about our collective strength as a union in the latest issue of the Equity magazine and what we've achieved by standing together. Plus our campaign to abolish audition fees, the fight for opera, the saving of Oldham Coliseum and campaigning for union agreements in video games.

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