UPDATE your skills, get advice and network by attending one or more of the events in the Equity @ Edinburgh 13 workshop programme:
WHAT’S ON
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DROP-IN ADVICE ZONE
Informal drop-in space for you to ask Equity’s advice about any of your work and career issues; find out more about what we are doing (campaigns, services, getting involved etc) and meet the union.
Date and time
Aug 18, 20, 21, 22, 23,
11.00 - 13.00 (Free to members)
Venue
Fringe Central, (concourse area) Appleton Towers, Chrichton Street (venue 2). No booking required, just turn up and look for the Equity sign.
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The Fringe Fair
We are joining other industry organisations in this hub of advice and information. Just drop by and see what's available.
Date and time
Aug 19
11.00 - 14.00 (Free to members)
Venue
Fringe Central, Appleton Towers, Chrichton Street, (venue 2).
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Universal Credit: what does it mean for you?
Many of the welfare benefits people claim to sustain a livelihood in the performing arts are being abolished by the government's welfare reforms. Universal Credit will replace income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, Housing Benefit and many other benefits. Join us for this free session on Universal Credit to find out about entitlement under the reformed system, how it will work and what will happen to the benefits you claim now.
Date and time
Mon, Aug 19
11.00 - 14.00 (Free to members)
Venue
Fringe Central, Appleton Towers, Chrichton Street, (venue 2)
Booking required. Reserve your place: workshop@equity.org.uk
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Stage Management Forum
Your chance to join us in this opportunity to discuss your work, your conditions, things you want to improve, things you want to applaud, get new information and share ideas. Whether this festival is your first or fiftieth stage management job, this is for you.
Date and time
Tues, Aug 20
12.30 - 14.00 (Free to members)
Venue
Fringe Central, Appleton Towers, Chrichton Street, (venue 2)
Booking required. Reserve your place: workshop@equity.org.uk www.equity.org.uk
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Freelance Survival Guide
Talent is not always enough to maintain long-term freelance success. You’ll also need to get to grips with a range of support skills such as marketing techniques, financial management, research skills and how to keep motivated to create opportunities and work continuity. This session will cover the essentials that you need to help support your creative career.
Date and time
Fri, Aug 23
14.00 - 16.00 (Free to members)
Venue
Fringe Central, Appleton Towers, Chrichton Street, (venue 2) Booking required. Reserve your place: workshop@equity.org.uk www.equity.org.uk