That was the rallying call from WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers to members at the union’s 2026 AGM, which took place online this week (24 September). Peers started out by …

The winners will be announced in a ceremony hosted by Sally Phillips on Monday 23 November.

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WGGB was in Brighton at TUC Congress this past week, with General Secretary Ellie Peers and Chair Emma Reeves representing the union. On Tuesday 15 September, WGGB seconded two motions, …

WGGB is once again at TUC Congress, taking place this year from 13-16 September in Brighton. Our delegation will include WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers and WGGB Chair Emma Reeves. …

The Gate Theatre in London is to close at the end of October after what it labelled ‘several years of survival in a precarious funding climate’

All WGGB members are invited to our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 24 September 2026 from 10.30am. To maximise member participation, we are holding the AGM virtually. The online invites …

Exclusive: Staff expect ‘brutal’ cutbacks as broadcaster seeks to reduce costs amid advertising slowdown

Today saw the long-awaited announcement of the Government’s Freelance Champions for the creative industries, something that WGGB has been calling for over the past two years. According to the announce...

Women working in the creative industries believe that their age affects their ability to succeed, according to the first survey in a five-year study of sexism in the arts

Cuts to the Access to Work scheme will mean no more contributions to shows like Sex Education, Call the Midwife or The Hack. It will be devastating to lose such talent, says TV writer Annalisa Dinnell...

Bookings are now open for Collaborations and copyright, 3 September, Brighton, led by WGGB Deputy General Secretary Lesley Gannon. Register here (plus express your interest to attend a meet-up after …

Writers from under-represented writing groups can meet, network, share experiences and discuss issues relating to writing and the creative industries in a safe space, thanks to WGGB’s series of member...

Discover the Crash Festival 2026, a two-day event featuring industry-leading talks on animation, games, design, comics, film, and VFX at The Malthouse Canterbury.

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Tinniswood Award for original audio drama scripts broadcast (or made available online) between 1 October 2025 and 31 October 2026. Established by WGGB and …

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Writers from under-represented writing groups can meet, network, share experiences and discuss issues relating to writing and the creative industries in a safe space, thanks to WGGB’s series of member...

Nominations are now open for our 22nd Olwen Wymark Theatre Encouragement Awards. Any WGGB member may nominate anyone who has given them exceptional encouragement for theatre writing during the past ye...