This group was formed in response to accusations of inappropriate behaviour in theatre and creative industries working environments, including bullying, sexual harassment and racism. Collectively these accusations reveal a sector that still needs guidance in what appropriate behaviour looks like, what positive welcoming working cultures look like, and clarification of organisations’ responsibilities in relation to the 2010 Equality Act. The Presidents of SOLT and UK Theatre have identified this work as a priority for our organisations and the sector.
The working group includes:
- Eleanor Lloyd (chair) - SOLT President
- Stephanie Sirr (chair) - UK Theatre Joint President
- Erica Whyman - Royal Shakespeare Company
- Gaynor Evans - Royal Opera House
- Kath Geraghty - National Theatre
- Lesley Owusu - Sadler's Wells
- Megan Conway - Ambassador Theatre Group
- Nia Janis - Playful Productions
- Sarah Houston - Mayflower Theatre
- Annie Waugh - SOLT and UK Theatre
- Claire Walker - SOLT and UK Theatre
- Hannah Essex - SOLT and UK Theatre
- Charlotte Fisher - SOLT and UK Theatre
- Louise Norman - SOLT and UK Theatre
- Claire Godden - SOLT and UK Theatre
- Sebastian Cater - SOLT and UK Theatre
The first meeting of the working group was held in September 2021. In April 2022 the group was changed from Safeguarding Working Group to Working Culture Working Group. You can read the Terms of Reference for the group here.