‘Catastrophic for creative industries’: Brexit barriers shut UK actors out of EU jobs
Summary
Since Brexit, British actors face many new rules and costs that limit their chances to work in the European Union. These changes have caused a drop in UK performing arts income from the EU and made it harder for actors to get jobs on European TV, theatre, and commercials.Key Facts
- UK performers now need visas that allow work for only 90 days within any 180-day period in the EU.
- Customs, tax, and other paperwork have become more complicated and expensive for British actors working in Europe.
- British acting work exports to the EU fell from £1.15 billion in 2016 to £929 million in 2023.
- Export income from UK creative industries to non-EU countries increased by 18% over the same period.
- UK actors can be taxed on things like accommodation costs while working in the EU, lowering their take-home pay.
- Social security money is deducted in the EU country worked in and can be reclaimed but this process is slow and costly.
- The National Theatre stopped touring in mainland Europe in 2021 due to Brexit challenges.
- TV commercials in Europe have become almost off-limits to UK actors because many companies avoid casting only UK passport holders.
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