SDUK is the trade union for stage directors, choreographers and movement directors across the UK. We represent the interests of stage directors, choreographers and movement directors, and campaigns for better rights and working conditions. We aim to provide a sense of community and a unifying network for our members, and we offer support, training and professional development. SDUK is “by directors, for directors.”

SDUK AIMS

To play a role alongside other unions and trade organisations in the
negotiation of stage directors, movement directors and choreographers contracts in the UK
To help transform the fees, contracts and working lives of directors at all stages of their careers.
To ensure that a career as a director, choreographer or movement director can be a viable possibility for as many talented individuals as possible irrespective of background, age, parental status, race or gender.
To ensure training and career development paths for all directors are open, transparent and legitimate opportunities.

SDUK BELIEVES IN

Championing the role of directors, choreographers and movement directors across the UK, advocating for their interests and transforming their working lives
Being a champion of best practice for our members and for people and organisations our members work with.
The power of the creative community to achieve change
Providing a legacy of opportunity, training and support to other directors, choreographers and movement directors
Moving the directing culture towards a greater spirit of collaboration and mutual support.