PANTO TIME
We believe that pantomime contracts for Wardrobe are grossly underpaid. The weekly wage is not increased from the industry norm – even though you are working a 12 show week compared to the normal 8. There are no bonuses or time and a half for working Sundays or bank holidays. And no extra compensation for working around the Christmas holidays often away from home.
SHOULD I TAKE THIS JOB?
Not sure if you the job you’ve been offered is worth it?! Follow this handy flowchart….
THE ART OF NEGOTIATION
Talking about money can feel awkward. But the more you do it the more natural it becomes. But where do you start?
WHAT SHOULD I CHARGE?!
I can’t stress enough how important it is that we all open up about what we are being paid. It is only through being honest and helping each other that we can raise the pay of our entire industry.
HOW TO CHASE AN INVOICE
Showing people that we expect to be paid on time and that we know our rights helps our entire industry and hopefully lowers the chances of people trying this in the future so be strong and fight for what you deserve.
IT’S A TIPPING MINEFIELD
We need to start to speak up about the state of this industry and so we’re tackling awkward conversations head on. To kick off; Tipping This will be an on-going discussion, with articles being posted as and when the conversation develops. Below is one person’s opinion. Disagree? Agree? Get in contact. Advise for […]
TIPPING 2.0
An experienced Dresser, currently dressing on a West End Musical, spoke to The Wardrobe Chronicles about their opinion on TIPPING.
ASKING THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
I asked the producers some more questions and did some quick maths and we negotiated a day rate I was happy with…
