Zoë supports Theatre Artists Fund to help struggling freelancers

20 March 2021 00:29

16 March 2021 marked exactly a year since the UK's theatres, including Shakespeare's Globe, were forced to close due to the pandemic. They're not expected to re-open until late spring or summer.

A survey by the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre Association reveals that venues have lost millions of pounds and freelance workers in the theatre industry are struggling to support themselves.

With the industry in crisis, Zoë has joined a host of other well-known actors, including Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Michaela Coel and Hugh Jackman, in highlighting the plight of freelancers and raising awareness of the Theatre Artists Fund, which provides emergency financial aid. As you can see from Zoe's photo, they're using the hashtags #TheatreArtistsFund, #FirstInLastOut (theatre workers were first into lockdown and will be among the last able to return to work) and #16March or #March16 to spread the word.

You can apply for support (current deadline: 30 March) or donate to the Theatre Artists Fund on the organisation's website.

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