Freelancers Make Theatre Work

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Find us on other platforms for the UK performing arts freelancers.

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Thank you for being part of the FMTW community on X.

After careful discussion, we have decided to leave this platform, as it no longer aligns with our values.

You can still find us on other social platforms, our website & sign up to our newsletter here: https://t.co/0GeKR1m7HI

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If you have access needs that make filling in the form difficult, you can email us at [email protected] and we will arrange to go through the questions with you in a way that works for you.

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What do you want from an independent organisation for arts freelancers?

If you freelance in theatre or live performance, please complete our short consultation survey and help shape the next phase of FMTW, run by freelancers for freelancers: https://t.co/X9jAtrH8Ii

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We will also be running online open drop-in sessions where we will work through the same questions in conversation. You can find dates and details here: https://t.co/ysk8LXbmy9

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🔎 Culture and Place Data Explorer.

@ace_national's interactive tool lets you map cultural and creative investments alongside 200+ data indicators, offering deeper insights into people and places across the UK.

Explore more here: https://t.co/NWj8aX2R2f

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A new alliance, the Cultural Exchange Coalition (CEC), has launched to remove barriers to touring, support cultural exchange & drive shared growth across the UK & EU.

They aim to turn political promises on cultural exchange into real action.

More here: https://t.co/PKZ4qLf2BT

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Want to help keep freelancers on the agenda in 2026? Lobby your MP. It really does make a difference.

Our latest templates are available to download here alongside a link to help you find your local MP.

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Are you a musician who works in the EU? @WeAreTheMU have a fantastic interactive flowchart for musicians travelling to the EU – either solo or in groups https://t.co/Z7BqPUPNNx

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Overwhelmed by 'X'? Don’t worry-you can also find us on Bluesky and Threads! Plus, we keep it simple on LinkedIn and Facebook with just one post a day. 💻✨

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“The message that young people do get is that arts subjects are less valued and therefore less valuable, so we have to all work to counteract that message.” - Jacqui O'Hanlon, RSC Director of Learning

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🧠 Mental health matters. Check out our free wellbeing resources, from peer support to low-cost counselling, at https://t.co/Yh7ghHNTT4. #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

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FMTW has received short term project funding from Arts Council England to plan our next chapter as a national body for performing arts freelancers.

In January, we will launch a consultation asking what you need from us.

Read more about this here: https://t.co/vTNmOomYqu

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FMTW will taking some time over Christmas to breathe, recharge and get ready for 2026.

We will be quieter on socials, but you can still reach us. Our DMs will be monitored and emails to [email protected] will be picked up throughout the holidays.

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Need support over the festive season? ❤️🎄❤️ Our website has a special 'Advice' section with resources on Legal Issues, Financial Support, Mental Health, Pastoral Care, & more. We're here to help you find the support you need.

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Whether you are working, resting, gigging, caring, or juggling all of the above, we see you and we are grateful for everything you do.

You really do make theatre work.

Wishing you a gentle, joyful and restorative holiday season.

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From 10am – 10pm on the 25th of December, @WellbeintheArts we will be hosting a WhatsApp group for anyone that works in the creative industries and is struggling with the festive period.

https://t.co/B64E17jGze

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"The pandemic exposed the ugly, outmoded hidden structures of theatre that leave its freelance workforce exposed, while the money and the power largely reside within bricks and mortar." - @LynGardner

https://t.co/msEJdHuEvy

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FMTW will taking some time over Christmas to breathe, recharge and get ready for 2026.

We will be quieter on socials, but you can still reach us. Our DMs will be monitored and emails to [email protected] will be picked up throughout the holidays.

[Freelancers Make Theatre Work @FreelancersMake]

Theatre leaders across England have warned of the extra strain facing venues outside of London, as the government devolves more power to the regions in a move that bosses warn could impact their funds, buildings and programming.

https://t.co/JXyRiS6sdo

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From 10am to 10pm on the 25th of December, @WellbeintheArts we will be hosting a WhatsApp group for anyone that works in the creative industries and is struggling with the festive period.

https://t.co/B64E17jGze

#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork