Performers & Stage Management

UK Theatre/Equity Commercial Theatre

Changes to the Agreement incorporating new Terms and Conditions have come into effect as of 3 April 2023.

Who does it cover?

Performers, Understudies and Stage Management for commercial theatrical productions.  There is a separate agreement for working in the West End (www.solt.co.uk).

The current rates of pay can be found here. Logged in Organisation Members can access the agreements and additional advice below.

UK Theatre/Equity Agreement for Subsidised Managers

Changes to the Agreement incorporating new Terms and Conditions have come into effect as of 3 April 2023.

Who does it cover?

This Agreement covers Performers, Understudies and Stage Management employed by Managers in receipt of funding from Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, Creative Scotland or the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. There is a separate agreement for working in the West End (www.solt.co.uk).

The current rates of pay can be found here. Logged in Organisation Members can access the agreements and additional advice below.

The minimum rates of pay are contained within UK Theatre-negotiated Agreements that have specific terms and conditions of employment. Any queries should be directed to Membership or 020 7557 6700. Please note that advice on rates and other industrial relations matters is available only to only UK Theatre Organisation Members. These Agreements may be obtained by non-members of UK Theatre at a cost of £50.00 per copy by contacting UK Theatre.

Agreements & Rates of Pay

This content is restricted. The Employment Relations team are not able to provide further advice or information in relation to the rates or the terms of our Agreements to non-Organisation members of UK Theatre. Please login or register to get access. To find out more about how you can join UK Theatre, please refer to our Membership page.

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