Acting, Stage & Theatre: Industry Links

Equity is a resource for all those involved in the entertainment industry and this website is a central place to find information if you are starting to think about a creative career; are already a member and want more detailed information; or if you work for an agency or are an employer. We are also happy to share our reports and other documents which researchers ask for and, of course, information on the key Equity rates of pay.

The Federation of Drama Schools was established in 2017. A group of institutions that provides conservatoire style vocational training for those who want to be professional performers, theatre makers and technical theatre practitioners.

The International Federation of Actors (FIA) is a global federation of performers’ trade unions, guilds and professional associations. Founded in 1952, it represents several hundreds of thousands of performers with some 90 member organisations in more than 60 countries around the world. FIA’s main purpose is to voice the professional interests of actors (in film, television, radio, digital media, theatre and live performance), broadcast professionals, dancers, singers, variety and circus artists and others.

The Homepage of the Royal Shakespeare Company

Listings of student-focused events and workshops delivered by the RSC

Website of the REP theatre in Birmingham, including information on opportunities and vacancies

Website of the Birmingham Hippodrome, including information on vacancies and internships