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The return of #BaftasSoWhite, three years after diversity outcry

With no wins for people of colour, actors’ union Equity says pool of nominees is not diverse enough

The Guardian - UK

Union leaders warned 8500 jobs could be at risk by cuts in arts industry

Eight unions representing actors, musicians, artists, writers, crew and technicians called for a rethink over £7m cuts in the arts agency’s grant…

The National (Scotland)

Georgia’s Stetson Bennett signs with agency ahead of the NFL draft

Equity Sports agency supports players like Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Washington Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke & Denver Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy...

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Real life of BBC Happy Valley's Siobhan Finneran - forgotten ITV roles, ex-Emmerdale star husband and northern inspiration

The actress plays Clare Cartwright in the gritty BBC One drama

Manchester Evening News

West End shows facing strike threat as Equity puts in 17% pay claim

Some of the West End’s biggest shows could be hit by strike action after performers union Equity put in a 17% pay claim for thousands of its members in theatreland.

Evening Standard

AI-narrated audiobooks: good or bad?

Self-publishers will be able to produce audiobooks - but is that a boon or a bust?

Evening Standard

Arts funding cuts ‘cultural vandalism’, says Juliet Stevenson, at DCMS protest

Actor joins demonstration over plans to slash £50m from arts bodies in London as part of levelling-up agenda

The Guardian - UK

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Patti LuPone resigns from Actors’ Equity union: ‘No longer part of that circus’

NEW YORK — Looks like Patti LuPone has given her final regards to Broadway.

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Patti LuPone resigns from Equity, says ‘she won’t be on stage for a very long time’

Broadway legend Patti LuPone, never one to simply exit stage left, has announced that she is taking a break from Broadway.

Los Angeles Times

Ai-Da the robot sums up the flawed logic of Lords debate on AI

Experts say it is the roboticists we need to hear from – and the people and jobs AI is already affecting

The Guardian - UK

'Jagged Little Pill' fumbled a character's gender identity. The tour vows to do better

LOS ANGELES — "Jagged Little Pill" was never supposed to go down easy. The jukebox musical was intended to echo its namesake: Alanis Morissette's multi-Grammy-winning 1995 album, which launched her as a beacon of unapologetic honesty and unwavering conviction, especially when singing about tough subjects. So, likewise, the stage show…

Los Angeles Times

‘Night after night I get harassed’: comedians call for safer working conditions

With research showing sexual harassment is a routine occurrence, there is growing demand for arts venues to commit to protecting entertainers

The Guardian - UK

Strippers bid to unionize in Los Angeles

Los Angeles (AFP) - Performers at a Los Angeles strip club took their first steps toward unionization Wednesday, becoming the latest US workers to seek collective bargaining power.

AFP

Refund Fringe performers hit by loss of festival app, union says

The entertainment union Equity have called on the Edinburgh Fringe Society to compensate performers affected by the removal of the official Fringe…

The National (Scotland)

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The Guardian - UK

Give rebranded Actors Centre back to actors, say Mark Rylance and others

London venue with long history of offering training and networking has become Seven Dials Playhouse

The Guardian - UK

Of course theatre critics should speak their mind, but not with cheap shots

One irritating theatre reviewer shouldn’t hide the fact that too many writers pull punches

Leeds Live

U-turn as Leeds dance school reverses decision to lay off performers after huge protest

Equity, the trade union for performing arts and entertainment held a demonstration outside the entrance to Phoenix Dance Theatre

The Guardian - UK

People in performing arts twice as likely to have depression, Equity finds

Performing arts practitioners’ union says Covid exacerbated contributory factors such as job insecurity and low pay

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The Independent UK

Cinderella: Row intensifies over cancelled Andrew Lloyd Webber musical as protesters gather outside theatre

Actor’s union Equity calls for Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group to compensate performers in both new and incoming cast

The Independent UK

Sudden Cinderella closure shows ‘lack of respect’ for theatre workers – Equity

Despite opening to rave reviews, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical will end in London on June 12 after less than a year.

The Guardian - UK

Union demands compensation for Cinderella cast after sudden closure

Equity says ‘sacking by press release’ from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End show caused pain and distress

The Guardian - UK

‘Forgotten how to behave’: comics say audiences more abusive post-lockdown

Comedians such as Nish Kumar say they have noticed a change since crowds have returned to clubs

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