How the lights went out on theatre industry: Aberdeen lighting designer tells of Covid and Brexit impact on performing arts
10/03/2021
A north-east lighting designer has told of the impact the Covid crisis has had on the theatre and entertainment sectors.
We speak to makers, artists, galleries and small enterprises about their struggles with the new rules for Britain's trade with the EU.
New visa rules, taxes and transport restrictions are some of the hurdles British dance and theatre organisations must now overcome to tour Europe.
Film and TV performers have become Brexit “collateral damage” after the British government failed to reach an agreement with the European Union for creative industry workers to travel visa-free across the continent.
A BORDERS artist has revealed how Brexit is affecting his business.
MUSICIANS and artists need visa-free access to EU countries to enable them to tour once the coronavirus restrictions are lifted, Scotland’s Culture Secretary has argued.
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has requested an urgent meeting with the UK Government to discuss the impact of ending EU free movement on culture and creative sectors.
The UK has a 5/1 chance of rejoining the EU by 2026 due to a growing frustration with Brexit, a betting agency has predicted.
The National Theatre says it can no longer afford to put on blockbuster shows including 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' in the European Union because of Brexit.
The National Theatre has said uncertainty over obtaining visas and work permits in mainland Europe has led it to shelve plans to tour there.
Brexit Visa Crisis Puts Spring Shoots In Europe At Risk; Ian McKellen & Julie Walters Pile Pressure On UK Government
17/02/2021
The Brexit visa crisis, which is preventing British film and TV employees from working in the European Union without filling out reams of costly paperwork, is now starting to cause issues for spring shoots on the continent, according to The Production Guild of Great Britain.
Tony Robinson and Bertie Carvel speak out the impact of Brexit visa rules on artists and performers [6 mins]
16/02/2021
Now some of the biggest names in British theatre have signed a joint letter to the government, expressing their concerns about the impact of post-Brexit visa rules on anyone seeking work in Europe.
MPs discussed EU visas for artists which have resulted in bureaucracy and added costs.
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart call for “towering hurdle” of Brexit visa problems for artists to be solved
16/02/2021
"We have to pay hundreds of pounds, fill in form after form, and spend weeks waiting for approval – just so we can do our jobs"
Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and Julie Walters call for changes to post-Brexit visa rules
16/02/2021
In a letter from the Equity union, the new rules are described as a “towering hurdle” for the industry.
Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart and Dame Julie Walters have joined some of the biggest names in British theatre to urge Boris Johnson to secure visa-free EU travel for artists.
Julie Walters among signatories to letter saying post-Brexit changes a ‘towering hurdle’ to working in Europe
This week in Parliament I raised the plight of Leamington performing arts company Motionhouse along with other groups and artists faced with rising costs and restrictions caused by Brexit.
Top tenor Nicky Spence introduces four other distinguished voices on the visa debacle. / Forget the pandemic, it's Brexit which could ring the death knell for artists who are currently hoarse from begging to be taken seriously as a respected export.
Blue Passports and Narrowed Horizons
29/01/2021
The opportunity to travel freely, experience different cultures and exchange ideas, has long been a source of inspiration for creatives. The UK’s membership of the EU granted Freedom of Movement across the bloc to all UK citizens, which took away the previous need for work visas and carnets which were a costly and time-consuming drain on resources.
The last days of Britain's membership of the EU saw a rush to get artworks out of the country before the introduction of new export rules.
UK theatres have called for urgent clarification over post-Brexit touring provisions, warning that a failure to resolve visa rules would have “devastating consequences” for the sector.
'The total confusion about post-Brexit rules adds to the distress': classical musicians speak out
21/01/2021
Ten players and administrators on the fallout in government restrictions to EU touring.
Orchestras can move freely around the EU without tariffs and piles of forms to fill in - but all that could be about to change.