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How much do west end actors get paid?

Weekly Minimum Pay

Actor (Over 18): £715

Actor (Under 18): £469

Actor (Chorus - Over 18): £675

Actor (Chorus - Under 18): £445

Musicians: £910

Additional Pay for Actors

Sunday Performance 20%

Bank Holiday 20%

Christmas Day and Easter Sunday 200%

Performance at a Matinee 112.5%

Understudy on 20%

Understudy going 112.5%

on (up to 2nd performance), thereafter 225%

Performance in a preview 20%

Dress rehearsal performed to 112.5%

an invited paying audience

There are also premiums paid to actors for being "dressers", "printers' readers", and "copyists".

Pay Increases for Long Runs

After a company has performed 101 performances: 10% rise

After 152 performances: A further 10% rise

After 203 performances: A further 10% rise

Stage Acting

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