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. Last updated: 23 April 2025 The minimum rate of pay for musicians engaged to perform on shows produced by NODA members is based on the MU/UK Theatre Subsidised rates. The MU / UK Theatre weekly rate of £663.54 is based on a minimum of 8 calls, but for the purposes of NODA shows, this can be pro-rated to a minimum of 5 calls (per week). The weekly fee for up to 5 calls is therefore £414.70, with additional calls payable at a rate of £82.94. For further information please contact theatre@theMU.org. Contact the Musicians' Union today The MU has a network of experienced teams available to help musicians in all areas of the industry. If you have any questions about our services, membership or how the MU could help you, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Contact the MU Latest news and features TUC Shares Solidarity with Musicians at Northern Ballet Trades Union Congress (TUC) Regional Secretary Dave Pike has shared a video message in support of musicians affected by ongoing issues at Northern Ballet. Published: 15 August 2025 Read more about TUC Shares Solidarity with Musicians at Northern Ballet MU Delegate Conference is Underway in Liverpool Violinist and Chair of the Executive Committee, Alex Gascoine, opens MU Delegate Conference 2025. Published: 22 July 2025 Read more about MU Delegate Conference is Underway in Liverpool Stop the Closure of Riverside Theatre in Northern Ireland The MU is concerned to learn of the proposal to close The Riverside Theatre in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, and urges members to get involved by signing the petition and joining the peaceful protest taking place on Tuesday 3 June 2025. Published: 02 June 2025 Read more about Stop the Closure of Riverside Theatre in Northern Ireland MU Partners with Clermont Hotels to Offer Members Discounted Rooms in London Our new partnership with Clermont Hotels means MU members can book discounted hotel rooms at various locations in London, as an exclusive membership benefit. Published: 01 May 2025 Read more about MU Partners with Clermont Hotels to Offer Members Discounted Rooms in London MU Launches Another Member Benefit of Discounted Hotels Across UK Our new partnership with Point A Hotels means that members can now benefit from discounted hotel rooms in Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. Published: 01 April 2025 Read more about MU Launches Another Member Benefit of Discounted Hotels Across UK
TUC Shares Solidarity with Musicians at Northern Ballet Trades Union Congress (TUC) Regional Secretary Dave Pike has shared a video message in support of musicians affected by ongoing issues at Northern Ballet. Published: 15 August 2025 Read more about TUC Shares Solidarity with Musicians at Northern Ballet
MU Delegate Conference is Underway in Liverpool Violinist and Chair of the Executive Committee, Alex Gascoine, opens MU Delegate Conference 2025. Published: 22 July 2025 Read more about MU Delegate Conference is Underway in Liverpool
Stop the Closure of Riverside Theatre in Northern Ireland The MU is concerned to learn of the proposal to close The Riverside Theatre in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, and urges members to get involved by signing the petition and joining the peaceful protest taking place on Tuesday 3 June 2025. Published: 02 June 2025 Read more about Stop the Closure of Riverside Theatre in Northern Ireland
MU Partners with Clermont Hotels to Offer Members Discounted Rooms in London Our new partnership with Clermont Hotels means MU members can book discounted hotel rooms at various locations in London, as an exclusive membership benefit. Published: 01 May 2025 Read more about MU Partners with Clermont Hotels to Offer Members Discounted Rooms in London
MU Launches Another Member Benefit of Discounted Hotels Across UK Our new partnership with Point A Hotels means that members can now benefit from discounted hotel rooms in Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. Published: 01 April 2025 Read more about MU Launches Another Member Benefit of Discounted Hotels Across UK