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Some West End shows could ‘go dark’ as Equity members back possible strikes
UK NewsEntertainment•May 19, 2026 at 5:01 PMNational

Some West End shows could ‘go dark’ as Equity members back possible strikes

By Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

London’s biggest productions could be hit if industrial action over pay and conditions goes ahead, says unionSome of the biggest West End shows could be forced to temporarily close during a “summer of turbulence” in London after union members voted to move towards strike action over a dispute about pay and conditions.An indicative ballot held by the performing arts union, Equity, was overwhelmingly backed by its membership: 98% voted yes to potential strikes. The result means the union now has the right to have a statutory ballot on taking industrial action. Continue reading...

London’s biggest productions could be hit if industrial action over pay and conditions goes ahead, says union

Some of the biggest West End shows could be forced to temporarily close during a “summer of turbulence” in London after union members voted to move towards strike action over a dispute about pay and conditions.

An indicative ballot held by the performing arts union, Equity, was overwhelmingly backed by its membership: 98% voted yes to potential strikes. The result means the union now has the right to have a statutory ballot on taking industrial action.

Continue reading...