Full membership

Join 50,000 creatives in the fight for better pay and conditions. We'll always be there - with support, advice and representation - when you need us. From £16 a month.

Membership Benefits

  • Be part of a 50,000 strong union winning better pay and conditions.
  • Public Liability insurance up to £10 million plus personal accident and backstage cover.
  • Free legal advice and representation.
  • Equity card and name.
  • Expert advice, guidance and support on workplace issues. 
  • Financial benefits - from our bespoke Equity Pension scheme for creatives to social security and tax advice. 
  • Discounts exclusive to Equity members. 
  • Join branches and networks of fellow performers and creatives.
Member benefits

How much is full membership?

Our membership fees are based on how much you earn. If you pay by Direct Debit you’ll receive a £6 discount on your annual membership fee. The membership fees below include the Direct Debit discount.

Gross Annual Income

Annual Subscription

Monthly Cost

Less than £40,000

£198

£16

Between £40,001–£80,000

£396

£32.50

Between £80,001–£120,000

£792

£65.50

Between £120,001–£240,000

£1,584

£131.50

Over £240,001

£3,840

£319.50

When you join for the first time or rejoin after a break, there is also a one-off entrance fee of £49.50, reduced to £32 if paying by Direct Debit.

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Who does Equity represent?

Actors, choreographers, comedians, dancers, drag artists, theatre directors, models, singers, stage management, storytellers, stunt performers and co-ordinators, theatre designers, theatre fight directors, variety, circus, cabaret and light entertainment artists, voice artists, supporting artists and more.

More on who Equity represents

Evidence needed for full membership

To join Equity as a full member, you need to demonstrate either that:

 

  • You have earned £750 or more from professional work in the entertainment and performing arts industry. We can accept contracts, invoices, emails, letters, wage or payslip that confirms the following details: 
    • The dates you worked
    • The type of work you did (i.e. dancer, stunt performer etc)
    • How much you were paid

OR

OR

  • You have undertaken a job on an Equity contract (excludes Equity student contracts)

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Discounted membership

If you are aged 10-17 (inclusive) or aged over 66 (inclusive) and earn less than £40,000 you can apply for our subsidised memberships and receive 50% off your membership fees.

If you're studying on a relevant course or have recently graduated, you may also be eligible for our discounted Education and Training or Graduate memberships.

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"Being an Equity member opens a theatre family and network to you, providing important advice and being your protection if needed."

Zoe Spurr, Theatrical Lighting Designer