Theatre Work

The MU negotiates and agrees minimum terms and conditions with all major UK theatres for theatre musicians.

Collective agreements

UK Theatre

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

'West End' Theatres of London

The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and MU agreement for musicians working in West End theatres in London

Royal National Theatre

Shakespeare's Globe Trust

The Royal Shakespeare Company

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Menier Chocolate Factory

Guidance

Theatre Work during Covid-19

Learn how we’re lobbying the Government to better protect theatre musicians.

Depping

Working in the West End

Regional and Touring Theatre

Working in Amateur Theatre

Member services

MU Pension Scheme

There are now over 600 members of the scheme, and funds held within the scheme have reached more than £13m, with annual contributions exceeding £1m a year.

Non-work Legal Advice Helpline

Contact the Legal Advice Helpline for a free half hour of legal advice on non-work related legal matters.

Morrish Solicitors

Personal Injury Claim

Legal benefits package for you and your family for a range of services, including low cost wills.

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Latest news and features

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Coaching and Mentoring for Creatives Course Opens for New Round

This CULT Cymru scheme means MU members working in Wales can access free and extensive training on coaching and mentoring practices, through this Institute of Leadership and Management endorsed coaching and mentoring programme.

Published: 24 May 2022

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‘We Demand Better’ National March and Rally on 18 June

The MU will be joining the trade union movement in London to tell this government: we demand better! Members are invited to join us, assembling from 10:30 am at Portland Place in Central London.

Published: 17 May 2022

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Celebrating IDAHOBIT in the music industry

Today, Tuesday 17 May, the MU celebrates the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT).

Published: 17 May 2022

Musicians Needed for Urgent Research to Help Fix Streaming

Take part in the research on music contracts to help us #FixStreaming and keep music alive.

Published: 16 May 2022

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Acas Updates its Disability Guidance

Public body Acas has updated its disability guidance to provide clear advice on how to support disabled people at work.

Published: 16 May 2022

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Career in theatre

Member-only event recording

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?

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.

Key Skills for Theatre Musicians

Upcoming events

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17 May 2022

Academy of Music & Sound Presents: ‘Branding and Promotion’

Applications are now open for the ‘Branding and Promotion for the Music Industry’ short course, free for MU members.

Online, Scotland

Last chance to book

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25 May 2022

Funding Webinar: Applying for Arts Council England’s ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ Fund

The session, hosted by the MU and delivered by Funding Consultant Jess Partridge, will involve an introduction to DYCP, information on preparing an application and answering the questions, and a Q&A.

Online

Last chance to book

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30 May 2022

Guided Meditation

These guided meditation sessions, delivered by Shukri Devi Ishaya, are based on Ascension meditation techniques. An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, it is non-religious, with no belief system required.

Online Member only

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Shakespeare's Globe Trust

The Royal Shakespeare Company

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Menier Chocolate Factory

Guidance

Theatre Work during Covid-19

Depping

Working in the West End

Regional and Touring Theatre

Working in Amateur Theatre

Member services

MU Pension Scheme

Non-work Legal Advice Helpline

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Join Theatre Section

Latest news and features

Coaching and Mentoring for Creatives Course Opens for New Round

‘We Demand Better’ National March and Rally on 18 June

Celebrating IDAHOBIT in the music industry

Musicians Needed for Urgent Research to Help Fix Streaming

Acas Updates its Disability Guidance

Career in theatre

Working in Musical Theatre

Guide to Auditioning

Key Skills for Theatre Musicians

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Academy of Music & Sound Presents: ‘Branding and Promotion’

Last chance to book

Funding Webinar: Applying for Arts Council England’s ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ Fund

Last chance to book

Guided Meditation