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Information for actors on stage and on set, from pay rates and terms and conditions to specialist industry advice for actors working in theatre, live performance and in film and TV.

Whether you act on stage or on screen, Equity is here for you.  

Rates and agreements, specialist industry advice and how to get involved if you work as an actor in film and TV or theatre, including in the West End, subsidised, commercial and fringe theatre. 

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How actors' pay and conditions are set

As an actor, on stage or on set, your minimum pay and conditions are enshrined in collective agreements. These are negotiated between Equity (representing workers) and individual employers or management associations. In film and TV, we have agreements with the BBC, ITV, SKY and the Pact, as well as agreements with major streaming platforms. In theatre, we have agreements with SOLT, UK Theatre and ITC. We also hold a number of house agreements with individual theatres and production companies.

Understanding collective agreements

Advice on auditions, low pay and no pay work and protecting your personal data in a word of AI. 

Casting and auditions Low pay and no pay work Personal data, performances, and GDPR AI Toolkit Intimacy and Nudity
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Acting industry advice - film, theatre and TV

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