The creative industry’s newest Trade Union

latest news

In the wake of the Supreme Court judgement on 16 April 2025, Stage Directors UK wants to make it clear that we stand shoulder to shoulder in support o...

We’re delighted to announce that the SDUK podcast has been relaunched. Produced and presented by Fergus Morgan, in the first episode of the new...

We were delighted that Thomas Hescott was named on The Stage 100 list for his work with SDUK, especially his recent assistance with the transition to ...

latest research

Downloadable PDF with the full census can be downloaded via the link below. SDUKDirectorsCensus2023 (We will be conducting a choreographer/movement di...

SDUK Resilience     SDUK Resilience was research funded by Arts Council England to explore what a freelance career would look like post-Covid.   Â...

members get

financial and contractual advice

  • Personal practical advice on contracts and terms.
  • Ongoing advocacy with industry organisations and agents to improve fees, rights and royalties.
  • Mediation and intervention in challenging work circumstances.

 

training and development opportunities

  • Free members events and workshops with a range of directors, designers, and other creatives across all genres.
  • Exclusive access to notes and audio files from those events and activities.
  • A Mentorship programme.

 

social and professional networks

  • A vibrant and active community of peers that understand the work you do.
  • Brokered communications between members with similar interests and experience.
  • Regular informal meet-ups with fellow members.
  • A nationwide regional membership network, physical and online.
  • Collaborations and Partnerships with like-minded industry organisations.

 

offers and discounts

  • Offers on tickets from many UK theatres.
  • Discounts on rehearsal spaces, theatrical texts, accountancy services and more!
  • Exclusive membership offers to clubs, associations and publications.