Deps and working groups are the best way members can use SDUK as a platform for change. Any member of SDUK can approach the Executive Director with a  topic they believe SDUK should be focusing on. They will then be asked to be a Dep, and set up a working group to investigate that topic and advise the SDUK staff and board on what action should be taken. Generally, SDUK working groups last 6 months, although they can continue for longer should there be a need. 

If SDUK staff or Board members spot an issue that regularly comes up within the membership, they may ask a member to become a Dep and lead a working group.  

Members of the working group are made up of SDUK members, but they are welcome to invite external experts in to occasional meetings to advise. 

Our current Deps and working groups are: 

Assistant and Associate Directors 

Dep: Franny Anne Rafferty 

Opportunity for Wales-based directors 

Dep: David Mercatali  

University and drama school contracts 

Dep: Joe Gilmour-Rees 

Should any member of SDUK wish to join any of these working groups please email info@stagedirectorsuk.com