Freelancers Make Theatre Work – Christmas Invitation
Over the Christmas period, Freelancers Make Theatre Work are offering an open-mailbox support for freelancers.
While many of the Freelancers Make Theatre Work (FMTW) volunteers take two weeks of quiet time over Christmas, the team at FMTW are setting up a specific support email address which will be regularly checked over the holiday period.
The email address is support@freelancersmaketheatrework.com and is a private space for thoughts, ideas, grievances and positive ideas that they can then hopefully share (anonymously and with your consent) and act on, if possible.
FMTW would love to hear from as many people as possible; no two experiences are the same, so the more perspective they are able to get, the more effective the change will be.
There will a personal reply within 72 hours, and with links to financial and mental-health support resources on the FMTW website.
Who are Freelancers Make Theatre Work?
FMTW are inclusive community for the 200,000+ self-employed and freelance workers from all areas of theatre, opera, dance and live performance, who make up 70% of the UK theatre workforce.
What are their aims?
FMTW aim to encourage more transparent and inclusive conversations within the theatre industry by listening to and articulating theatre freelancers’ needs to theatre managements, production companies, industry bodies and government.
www.freelancersmaketheatrework.com
If you need urgent financial support: https://freelancersmaketheatrework.com/financial-support/
If you require wellbeing support, you can explore FMTW wellbeing section on their website
Theatre Helpline: 0800 915 4617
For Emergency wellbeing support-Samaritans: Call 116 123