The Royal Shakespeare Company Agreement
Updated: 27 June 2023 | 16:40 PM
Agreement
RSC & MU house agreement for musicians, 2022-2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) shows are made in Stratford-upon-Avon and the plays are performed in three theatres: the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Swan Theatre and the Studio Theatre at The Other Place.
This agreement sets out the minimum terms and conditions for those employed by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
Below are the most up-to-date rates of pay for musicians working under the RSC & MU agreement.
House band
| Annual salary |
Basic weekly salary |
Session rate (8+) |
| £37,747.66 |
£725.92 |
£90.74 |
Freelance fees (per session)
| 5 sessions and under |
6 sessions |
7 sessions |
8+ sessions |
| £113.43 |
£120.98 |
£103.70 |
£90.74 |
Doubling fees
| A Double |
B Double |
C Double |
| £17.24 |
£12.70 |
£8.16 |
Live from Stratford
If you are engaged to do any recording, streaming, or work under the ‘Live From Stratford’ Agreement at RSC, then please refer to the Midlands Regional Office midlands@themu.or, for any advice on rates and terms.
For enquiries please contact MU Midlands office.