Branches

East Midlands Branch

Lilac text against a purple backdrop reads "Equity - East Midlands"

Welcome to the East Midlands branch

The branch usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month, the notice of the meeting sent out in advance gives details. Our venue currently is Curve in Leicester but we have regular appraisals about other venues throughout the region - and there is always a Zoom link! Contact the branch for further details. 

The East Midlands branch provides local representation and support for members. It is a regular meeting place to access branch officers and regional representatives who can assist members with issues such as contracts, health and safety, and employment rights. The branch also provides opportunities for members to network and engage with their peers, enabling them to share knowledge, opportunities and experiences, as well as stay informed about industry developments.

NEXT MEETING

We've still got a couple of spots open for artists to perform in our Variety Showcase on Wednesday 14th January at 7pm at the International Arts Centre in Leicester. It's a great opportunity to network with your branch members, as well as freshening up your showreel. Each performance will be filmed on the night, and the cost of production is being subsidised by the branch. Please get in touch with branch Variety Officer Eleanor if you'd like more info or would like to secure your space - eleanor_mattley@hotmail.com   07864 327 450.

We'd also love to see any other members who aren't performing to show support to the artists in the audience.

Everyone welcome!

Heads up
Wednesday February 11th Sue Townsend Theatre 7pm
Refreshments provided
Our next event will be a demonstration of Forum Theatre by Theatre director and Applied Theatre Practitioner (and East Midlands chair), Kim Gillespie.
Kim has used this short intense version of the technique in corporate and educational settings as part of effective communication and performance management workshops. This is an opportunity to enhance your CPD and skill-set as part of your creative portfolio. 
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Committee

Kim Gillespie, Chair
Kim Gillespie, Chair
Gillian Geddes, Treasurer
Gillian Geddes, Treasurer
Mel Parker, Committee Member
Mel Parker, Committee Member
Ken Ogborn, Committee Member
Ken Ogborn, Committee Member
Eleanor Mattley, Variety Officer
Eleanor Mattley, Variety Officer
Ishi Khan, Committee Member
Ishi Khan, Committee Member
Dan McGarry, Committee Member
Dan McGarry, Committee Member
Caron Lyon, Committee Member
Caron Lyon, Committee Member
Clair Haynes, Student Liaison
Clair Haynes, Student Liaison