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Theatre agreements

UK Theatre

UK Theatre

Agreement for musicians working in UK Theatre, excluding the ‘West End’ of London.

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Guidance for musicians working in theatre

Getting into a career in theatre

Working in Amateur Theatre

Local amateur theatre companies often produce musicals and it’s a good way to get started, build a CV of shows performed and get a feel for theatre work.

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Guide to Auditioning

If you’re facing an audition we’ve got some useful tips and an explanation of the process, as well as information about screened auditions.

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Working in Musical Theatre

Want to know what it’s like to work as a theatre musician and whether it’s an area that might be applicable to you?

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Theatre news and features

MU member services for theatre musicians

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

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26 May 2025

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques that are tailored to help musicians both in their professional and personal lives.

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Last chance to book

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31 May 2025

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Belfast

This is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe, and that you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers. Available for all MU members based in Northern Ireland.

Belfast
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Upcoming

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02 Jun 2025

Training: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

This in-person training session on suicide awareness and prevention aims to enable you to identify signs that someone is thinking of suicide, and give you the confidence to support them.

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