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‘It’s soul-destroying’: actors’ fury over the rise of self-tape auditions

Equity union says filming audition scenes at home amounts to unpaid labour and reinforces elitism

The Guardian - UK

Petition to save BBC’s River City soap attracts support of more than 10,000

The union Equity is urging BBC Scotland bosses to reverse the decision to scrap the long-running show next year.

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary joins campaign against BBC decision to axe River City

A CAMPAIGN to save the BBC Scotland show River City has been backed by multiple MSPs from across political parties, including Culture Secretary…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish soap River City to finish in 2026 after more than 20 years

The show set in the fictional Glasgow district of Shieldinch has been broadcast by BBC Scotland since 2002.

Evening Standard

'Disaster for Scottish television': Calls to save River City from BBC axe grow

INDUSTRY leaders and trade unions are calling for River City to be saved after it was announced the flagship Scottish show would be axed by the BBC…

The National (Scotland)

‘One slip and I’d be lost in the flood’: shocking report reveals dangers of jobs in the arts

From dancers breaking bones to camera crews forced to take terrible risks, stage and screen jobs can be hugely hazardous, says a scathing new report. We meet workers who feel ‘disposable’ – and the groups pushing for change

The Guardian - UK

Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club: LGBTQ+ icon launches 'Fighting Fund' to ensure survival

The fund comes as the club continues its ongoing battle to avoid eviction

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Bradford City of Culture signs pay and conditions agreement with unions

The Memorandum of Understanding will guarantee that professional creative workers are engaged on terms in line with collectively-bargained agreements.

The Independent UK

Equity urges Bristol city council to drop cuts to arts and culture budget

Union says plans including museum closures would be a ‘disaster’ but council says it is facing possible bankruptcy

The Guardian - UK

Artists at risk if stalking representations are sensational than educational

TELEVISION phenomenon Baby Reindeer raked in two Golden Globes last week, winning awards for best limited series and best supporting actress for…

The National (Scotland)

Leading British actors call on chancellor to boost green investment in pensions

Oscar winners Mark Rylance and Olivia Colman among those writing to Rachel Reeves about excluding fossil fuels

The Guardian - UK

Chorus members at Welsh National Opera postpone strike action

Equity said the 30-strong chorus would not strike on November 15 as planned.

Evening Standard

Chancellor allocates ‘increase in funding’ for BBC World Service in Budget

A BBC statement said the broadcaster ‘welcomed the funding’.

Evening Standard

Battersea Power Station's Turbine Theatre to close as union raises 'serious' concerns

Turbine Theatre says it will close citing a lack of investment

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Artistic freedom in our theatres is being lost to fear and self-censorship

The conflict in Gaza and a funding crisis are neutering the traditional home of nuanced debate about difficult issues

The Guardian - UK

Manchester theatre cancels show’s entire run ‘over Gaza and trans rights references’

A Midsummer Night’s Dream was due to run for five weeks at Royal Exchange Theatre

The National (Scotland)

Artists call for more funding outside Holyrood after Creative Scotland U-turn

ARTISTS have staged a protest outside Holyrood over the lack of funding for the arts sector, despite the Scottish Government’s U-turn on…

Evening Standard

Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club: Inside the fight to save historic queer-friendly venue from closure

The queer-friendly cult venue was facing a sudden threat of closure. El Hunt meets the people who fought to save it

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Ysanne Churchman obituary

Actor who made a highly publicised exit in 1955 from the role of Grace Archer in the BBC radio soap The Archers

Evening Standard

Emergency rally to save east London drag venue where Netflix's Baby Reindeer was filmed

‘The potential loss of yet another London venue for queer nightlife is devastating,’ Equity union says

The Independent UK

Appeals court rejects Broadway producer's antitrust claim against actors' and stage managers' union

An appeals court has rejected an appeal by a Tony Award-winning producer who claims that a union for actors and stage managers organized an illegal boycott that prevented him from producing live Broadway shows

The Guardian - UK

Dreams and jobs slowly fade away as Bristol bears brunt of arts cuts

In the shadow culture minister’s seat, there is a degree of hope a Labour government might bring change

The Guardian - UK

Imelda Staunton and Olivia Colman call for urgent political support for the arts

Exclusive: Actors call for all parties to back investment as figures suggest 16% cuts since 2017

The Guardian - UK

‘This is a ticking time bomb’: why are so many entertainers forced to work past retirement age?

From jobbing workers to familiar names, legions of entertainers are working well into their 70s and 80s. Why? Our writer uncovers an alarming story of shrinking budgets, axed royalties, misguided mortgages and paltry pensions

The Guardian - UK

ACE’s ‘political statements’ warning to artists came after government talks

Exclusive: FoI request reveals Arts Council updated guidance after discussing Gaza conflict with DCMS

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