Who can join Equity?
Equity is for entertainment professionals.
Membership
Join our movement of 50,000 performing arts and creative professionals working together to improve pay and conditions. Find out about Equity membership if you're thinking about joining or access your benefits if you're already a member.
Join our movement of 50,000 performers and creatives together making entertainment a better place to work.
Everything you need to know about Equity membership, from our unique benefits to our fair fees.
Already a member? Explore and access you benefits below.
About membership
How much does Equity membership cost?
How much does Equity membership cost?
Membership Benefits
With Equity you're always protected at work with insurance, legal advice, representation, support, discounts and more.
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Equity Name
Your Equity name is crucial for the distribution of royalties and for casting clarity.
Discounts for members
Industry and local discounts — from money off parking, restaurants and hotels to discounts for IMDbPro.
Insurance
Information about insurance available to Equity members.
Pensions
The Equity Pension Scheme helps you prepare for your future
Advice and support
Equity is the torch-bearer for good working practices in the UK entertainment industry. We support our members at work
Legal support
If you’re an Equity member, we can help with legal claims including personal injury and accidents at work.
"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
Equity for students and graduates
Our education and training and graduate memberships are with you right from the start.