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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 40m

The CIC's Climate Group has released new survey results showing encouraging progress on climate action by creative organisations.

The report also outlines 8 practical steps for government & industry to accelerate future progress.

www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/download-hub...

Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 3h

The Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre bosses have called for "targeted interventions" in the government’s Budget, warning the theatre sector is facing a "multitude of escalating costs".

Read more here: www.thestage.co.uk/news/news/so...

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 22h

How does theatre respond to the rise of Artificial Intelligence? In a new blog post, Alistair Cope and Paul Carey Jones look at some of the latest issues facing the performing arts and AI technology.

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The human bit is the point - Freelancers make theatre work

Not long ago the idea that AI could write a scene, score a show, build a set in 3D, or conjure a convincing human-like voice would have felt like a teaser for some far-off future. That future has…

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 1d

🔎 Culture and Place Data Explorer

@ace_national's interactive tool lets you map cultural and creative investments alongside 200+ data indicators, offering deeper insights into people and places across the UK.

Explore more here: www.artscouncil.org.uk/your-area/cu...

Culture and Place Data Explorer

You can use the Culture and Place Data Explorer to access a wide range of place data throughout England.

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 2d

Second Stage aims to help people leaving the criminal justice system find work in live entertainment, tackling both a sector skills shortage and high reoffending rates.

Read more here: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/theatre...

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Theatre and prison leaver link a clear fix for skills gap, charity leader says - Arts Professional

Supporting those exiting the criminal justice system into a career in an industry hampered by skills gap concerns seems like "a no-brainer", the executive

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 2d

Working in Europe? The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) begins its roll-out this Sunday 12th October. Be prepared for photo and fingerprint scans, and possible delays, at the border. More details here: etias.com/articles/eu-...

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 2d

How does theatre respond to the rise of Artificial Intelligence? In a new blog post, Alistair Cope and Paul Carey Jones look at some of the latest issues facing the performing arts and AI technology.

🔗 freelancersmaketheatrework.com/the-human-bi...

#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

The human bit is the point - Freelancers make theatre work

Not long ago the idea that AI could write a scene, score a show, build a set in 3D, or conjure a convincing human-like voice would have felt like a teaser for some far-off future. That future has…

freelancersmaketheatrework.com

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 2d

Being freelance should never mean being alone.

The FMTW LGBTQIA+ resources hub is a curated list of advice, support, lobbying information and more for LGBTQIA+ artists and those wanting to support them.

Explore the hub:
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LGBTQIA+ Resources - Freelancers make theatre work

The FMTW LGBTQIA+ resources hub where you will find advice, support, lobbying information and more for LGBTQIA+ artists in and those wanting to support them

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 3d

Lynda Rooke, president of Equity, has said that actors in subsidised theatres are now only getting half the hours they did back in 2004, a figure she called "a great concern."

www.thestage.co.uk/news/news/ac...

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 4d

Skills shortages and burnout are fuelling a mental health crisis in our industry.

We can all see it. We can all feel it.

We have an up-to-date range of arts focussed charities, mental health support organisations & resources available on our website here: freelancersmaketheatrework.com/support/

Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 4d

'The visa situation is a live ongoing issue – it’s also an opportunity to restate our value to the economy and articulate it bullishly, in terms of potential growth and benefit to the government’s ambitions for growth.' - Amanda Parker in @TheStage.

www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/thea...

‘Advocacy is vital in shifting government action... Theatre has both the right context and the right tools to support productive change: what’s required is for everyone to pick them up and use them.’ - The quote is credited to Amanda Parker - Associate writer for The Stage

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 5d

Working in Europe? The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) begins its roll-out this Sunday 12th October. Be prepared for photo and fingerprint scans, and possible delays, at the border. More details here: etias.com/articles/eu-...

EU Entry/Exit System: Everything Travelers Need to Prepare For

The Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace passport stamps with digital checks, affecting visa-exempt travelers. Learn how it impacts your trips.

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 5d

"...accommodating those who want to work but need to be supported so they can make the greatest contribution doesn’t distract from the work theatre does.." - Lyn Gardner, theatre critic and associate editor of The Stage

www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/thea...

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 5d

Curious about other advocacy groups and their work? Explore our growing list of remarkable organisations making a difference! 💪🎭

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 6d

The disabled dance sector is thriving in many ways, but Kate Wyver investigates for The Stage how this is all under threat due to devastating, under-the-radar cuts to Access to Work grants and other barriers to inclusion.

www.thestage.co.uk/long-reads/d...

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 6d

Director Miranda Cromwell has argued that being a theatre director is "virtually impossible" due to low wages.

Via @TheStage - www.thestage.co.uk/news/news/mi...

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Miranda Cromwell: Being a director is not a viable career anymore

Director Miranda Cromwell has argued that being a theatre director is 'virtually impossible' due to low wages

www.thestage.co.uk

Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 7d

A report published about The Basic Income for the Arts pilot in Ireland shows that it produced over €100 million in Social and Economic Benefits and for every €1 of public money invested in the pilot, society received €1.39 in return.

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 7d

Freelancers & creatives! 🌍
The Theatre Green Book is running FREE intro webinars to help you make more sustainable theatre.

Open to all working in theatre, dance, opera, circus & beyond.
Sign up here 👉 theatregreenbook.com/events1/intr...

Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 9d

Director Miranda Cromwell has argued that being a theatre director is "virtually impossible" due to low wages.

Via @TheStage - www.thestage.co.uk/news/news/mi...

#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Miranda Cromwell: Being a director is not a viable career anymore

Director Miranda Cromwell has argued that being a theatre director is 'virtually impossible' due to low wages

www.thestage.co.uk

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 9d

Costume designer John Bright says he feels “worry about the future” of the UK’s creative industries, suggesting skills training for creative careers has become too vague.

Via ArtsPro - www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/costume...

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 9d

💡 Need EU work advice? Our Working in Europe guide covers visas, taxes, and more.

Visit: freelancersmaketheatrework.com/working-in-europe.

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Working In Europe - Freelancers make theatre work

The FMTW Working in Europe Hub where you will find recent news, updates, advice, support, lobbying information and more.

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 10d

“Accelerated by the pandemic, we saw a brain drain from the live events industry of technicians and lighting engineers, sound engineers etc,”

- Southbank Centre leader Mark Ball, speaking at the Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Creative Skills for the Future Economy Panel.

Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 10d

The CIC's Climate Group has released new survey results showing encouraging progress on climate action by creative organisations.

The report also outlines 8 practical steps for government & industry to accelerate future progress.

www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/download-hub...

Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 11d

“How can artists make great theatre when they can no longer practise?”

Lyn Gardner asks about the conditions under which artists are expected to create, and what happens to theatre when opportunities to practise all but disappear.

Via @TheStage www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/how-...

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 11d

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