Phil Willmott

The Race is on to Safeguard the Income of UK Theatre Workers. Show Your Support now

By Phil Willmott Wednesday, March 25 2020, 20:09

Equity Most people who work in theatre - creatives, performers, technicians even critics etc - do so on a self-employed basis.

In a similar way to builders we hire ourselves out on a project by project basis and are paid an agreed fee for the duration of the job.

21 Mar

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Dance the Corona Blues Away HALF A SIXPENCE Style

By Phil Willmott Saturday, March 21 2020, 07:29

Half a Sixpence - dance-a-thon Amidst the raft of ingenious initiatives announced to keep us entertained during self-isolation this has to be my favourite so far.

20 Mar

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LEAVE A LIGHT ON is a wonderful initiative to bring top West End Performers to your self-isolation

By Phil Willmott Friday, March 20 2020, 16:49

The Theatre Café - Leave a Light On I first heard about the Theatre Café when the stars of my recent production of the musical BLITZ were invited to perform numbers from the show at their new St Martin’s Lane Venue.

20 Mar

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Culture in Quarantine: How the BBC Will help us Get Our Theatre Fix

By Phil Willmott Friday, March 20 2020, 16:43

BBC - Culture in Quarantine At times of national crisis the BBC (British Broadcasting Service) has always been there for us in the UK fulfilling its government funded brief to serve the nation. In the words of their charter they are obliged to keep us “informed, educated and entertained in unprecedented times”.