Category Archives: actors

Time’s up for the pre-Covid 19 fringe model

Posted on May 7, 2020 by actorsminimumwage

There’s been a lot in the media, social and otherwise, concerning the survival of theatre after lockdown, lots of focus on audiences and NPO’s and some thought given to the how’s – regional touring, more digital content. We’d like to … Continue reading →

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UK Tribunal Awards Pay to Actors for Work in Fringe Production

Posted on June 14, 2013 by actorsminimumwage

Well, it has happened. ‘Profit share’ as we know it has gone on trial, and profit share lost. The Guardian reports:

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Paid Tribunal Opportunity: You Me Bum Bum Train

Posted on October 17, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

They’re back, with a great opportunity for you to make some money doing something really fun and creative. You Me Bum Bum Train is a production that has used hundreds of actors, convincing them they have right to be paid. … Continue reading →

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Work for nothing then claim your wages: a step by step guide: by Nick Thomas-Webster

Posted on October 15, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

This is an excerpt of an article by Nick Thomas-Webster (originally written for The Stage) Join NTW’s FB page: Unpaid Extras in the UK: Not Any More! The National Minimum Wage enshrined in UK law lays down the minimum rates … Continue reading →

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Oops…Pay and work right helpline got it wrong for actors!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

‘The government has admitted the service will now be referring calls regarding performers’ pay rights to HM Revenue and Customs instead, after it was revealed that staff working for the phoneline had misinformed a production company about performers’ rights to … Continue reading →

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UK government says short films must pay actors

Posted on September 25, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

Unequivocal advise has been issued this month that short films must pay actors NMW Follow this link The UK government run business resource Business Link, it is now stated clearly AS AN EXAMPLE that minimum wage must be paid to … Continue reading →

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PAID TRIBUNAL OPPORTUNITY: You Me Bum Bum Train

Posted on June 19, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

TARGET: YOU ME BUM BUM TRAIN This is a call to action for everyone in the Low Pay/No Pay network:  Send a message to all wannabe employers; minimum wage is here to stay. A runaway success like YMBBT has to … Continue reading →

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PAID TRIBUNAL OPPORTUNITY: They Want You (Feature Film)

Posted on May 24, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

ActorsMinimumWage has decided to enter the business of finding jobs for actors! The only hitch is that these jobs are advertised as unpaid or underpaid. You will have to take the company to tribunal to get your wages. Of course … Continue reading →

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The Stage / News / Unpaid extra wins fight for minimum wage

Posted on April 28, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

An extra who successfully secured minimum wage from four film production companies that had hired him on a no-fee basis is urging other performers to “stand up” to organisations that try to avoid paying them. Despite signing agreements with each … Continue reading →

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Solution Proposed: Fair Trade Theatre Tickets Scheme

Posted on April 13, 2011 by actorsminimumwage

FAIR TRADE THEATRE TICKETS
If we want to buy coffee where the producers have been paid a decent living wage for their work, we have no problem with the idea that we have to pay more. So what’s wrong with letting an audience know that if they want the theatre cast they’re seeing to be paid a living wage they need to pay more for theatre? Continue reading →

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