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Sadiq Khan says Government is ‘pulling the curtain down’ on London arts scene

The Mayor warned that 10 per cent of London’s arts organisations are at risk of leaving the city altogether

Evening Standard

London Assembly objects to push to move English National Opera

Arts Council England previously announced plans to remove the English National Opera because it is a national portfolio organisation.

The Independent UK

Shows will go on: West End strike risk lifted after pay deal

A pay rise was backed by cast members in sell out shows including Frozen, Moulin Rouge and Cabaret

Evening Standard

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Universal credit system not working for artists, says Julie Hesmondhalgh

Former Coronation Street actor calls for more support, as survey finds lack of safety net for self-employed creatives

The Guardian - UK

Dancers at Los Angeles club become US’s only unionized strippers

Unanimous vote by 17 dancers marks the first time Actors Equity association represents strip club workers

The Guardian - US

Josie Lawrence: ‘As soon as I could speak, I was putting on shows’

The actor looks back over a four-decade career balancing ‘serious’ drama and improv comedy, describes the making of her wholly improvised new film, and explains why we don’t see her on TV so much any more

The Guardian - UK

Actors’ Equity reaches labor agreement on touring Broadway shows

A joint statement from the union and the trade association Broadway League did not reveal terms of the three-year contract.

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Actors’ Equity signals possible strike with ‘Jagged Little Pill’ leafleting

The union representing professional actors and stage managers across the country are calling attention to a possible strike that would affect all Equity Broadway touring productions currently on the road.

Chicago Sun-Times

English National Opera set for £24m to support relocation from London

Equity union welcomes increased funding while continuing to oppose move being imposed on ENO chorus

The Guardian - UK

Rally for Exchange Theatre as union pleads for council to protect future of live performance

The charity which runs the Exchange in North Shields is due to be evicted after failing to come to an agreement with the building's new leaseholders

Chronicle Live

More than 1,100 people sign petition to save The Exchange theatre in North Shields

Acting union Equity has called on North Tyneside Council to aid The Exchange theatre charity

Chronicle Live

Most chorus members would quit if ENO leaves London, survey suggests

Exclusive: ‘Baffling’ levelling up plan to move company to another city may lead to staff exodus, says Equity

The Guardian - UK

Oldham Coliseum confirms closure with ‘deep sadness’

The venue is shutting its doors for the final time after Arts Council England announced its funding would be cut.

The Independent UK

Oldham Coliseum confirms with 'deep sadness' it will close in two weeks despite passionate campaign to save theatre

“The outpouring of love for the theatre over the past weeks has been overwhelming," the theatre company said

Manchester Evening News

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The Independent UK

Theatre and orchestra tax relief extension prompts mixed response

Jeremy Hunt said rates will be maintained at their current levels for a further two years.

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: A good pair of socks

Braving the snowed-out streets PLUS parking woes AND Oldham Coliseum

Manchester Evening News

Crunch talks with Arts Council fail to find solution to save Coliseum Theatre

But campaigners say 'the fight isn't over' to protect jobs and ensure the survival of a producing theatre

Manchester Evening News

Plans for new £24.5m theatre in Oldham approved despite campaign to save Coliseum

It comes just a couple of weeks after the Coliseum Theatre said it would close permanently at the end of March after losing Arts Council funding

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Manchester Evening News

'Hands off Oldham Coliseum' - Maxine Peake leads rallying cry to save iconic theatre at 400-strong public meeting

"Art should not be for the elite – it should be for everybody," the Greater Manchester star told the packed auditorium

The Independent UK

Maxine Peake hails local theatres as ‘lifeblood’ of communities

The actress was one of several speakers at a public meeting on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

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…

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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...

Manchester Evening News

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

Evening Standard

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.

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