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.

Thompsons Solicitors

Personal Injury and MU Accidents Plus

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

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Join Theatre Section

Shape the Union's policy by joining the Theatre Section.

Latest news and features

Love Music Hate Racism Special Episode Features Vice Chair of the MU EDI Committee

To celebrate Black History Month, Love Music Hate Racism have hosted a special episode of their #SpeakUpThursday radio show, featuring Chardine Taylor Stone.

Published: 22 October 2021

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Music Support to Run Addiction and Recovery Workshop For Musicians

As part of Addiction Awareness Week, Music Support are offering free places on their brand-new Addiction & Recovery workshop – with applications closing on Monday 25 October.

Published: 22 October 2021

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UK Music Report Reveals Economic Impact of Covid-19

Research by UK Music reveals the music industry contributed £3.1 billion to the UK economy in 2020, down from £5.8bn in 2019.

Published: 20 October 2021

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World Menopause Day: Gender Equality in Long Term Careers

This World Menopause Day, which in 2021 lands on Monday18 October, we look at how the music industry must look at ways to support women and people who experience symptoms of menopause to achieve a more gender balanced workforce.

Published: 18 October 2021

The MU Supports "Being Black in The UK Music Industry" Report Recommendations

The MU fully supports the recommendations made in Black Lives in Music’s survey report highlighting the systemic racism that Black musicians experience across the music industry. The MU’s John Shortell explains why.

Published: 13 October 2021

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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

Last chance to book

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15 Sep 2021

Roundtable Discussion for Shielding Artists

A roundtable for individuals who are unable to return to work at venues, studios and other creative spaces, due to continued Covid-19 risk.

Online

Last chance to book

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01 Oct 2021

Feldenkrais for Musicians: An Online 10-Week Course

Learn to use the Feldenkrais Method to explore your physical self in relation to your music making – helping you play with more ease and improving your ability as a musician.

Online

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21 Oct 2021

Shielding Artists, Musicians, Composers and Songwriters roundtable

A roundtable for individuals who are unable to return to work at venues, studios and other creative spaces, due to continued Covid-19 risk.

Online

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UK Theatre

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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

Depping

Working in the West End

Regional and Touring Theatre

Working in Amateur Theatre

Member services

MU Pension Scheme

Non-work Legal Advice Helpline

Personal Injury and MU Accidents Plus

Join Theatre Section

Latest news and features

Love Music Hate Racism Special Episode Features Vice Chair of the MU EDI Committee

Music Support to Run Addiction and Recovery Workshop For Musicians

UK Music Report Reveals Economic Impact of Covid-19

World Menopause Day: Gender Equality in Long Term Careers

The MU Supports "Being Black in The UK Music Industry" Report Recommendations

Career in theatre

Working in Musical Theatre

Guide to Auditioning

Key Skills for Theatre Musicians

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Roundtable Discussion for Shielding Artists

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais for Musicians: An Online 10-Week Course

Last chance to book

Shielding Artists, Musicians,​ Composers and Songwriters roundtable

Shielding Artists, Musicians, Composers and Songwriters roundtable