This mailing list is for creative freelancers in theatre who identify as working class or who are from a low socio-economic background.
We recognise the complexity around identification of class, economic and social background. We offer this as a starting point to thinking about whether Fair Play is for you.
How do I know it’s for me?
You identify as working class or from a low socio-economic background and work professionally in theatre.
You claim Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance, Housing Benefit, Employment Allowance and other government funds.
Do not have an annual family household income of more than £33,000 or more than £40,000 with mitigating circumstances (caregivers, care leavers, are over 18 and receiving Disability Living Allowance, Jobseekers Allowance or a Carers Allowance)
You are a migrant or refugee who experiences economic marginalisation both in your home country and the UK
How do I know it’s not for me?
You identify as lower middle class, middle class, or upper class
You have family already working in the arts
You went to private school not on a bursary
Have an annual family household income of more than £33,000 or more than £40,000 with mitigating circumstances (caregivers, care leavers, are over 18 and receiving Disability Living Allowance, Jobseekers Allowance or a Carers Allowance)