View from the stage of the Gaiety Theatre with the house lights lit, looking out & up. The seats are red, the balcony edges are gilted, a chandelier hangs from a gold rose in a turquoise-y green ceiling. In the centre ground, we see from behind, the silhouette of a player with their hands behind their back. They are dressed in classic 'American Pilgrim' style with the classic hat, riding coat, & tall boots.

President of #IrishEquity Gerry O'Brien wrote this morning:

"Judge Hathorn has left the Gaiety.

I have just finished an amazing run with the incredible cast of 'The Crucible' in the Gaiety Theatre.
Played to packed houses & amazing response.

Now preparing for

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In a room that is lit purple, 5 people stand: 3 members of Irish Equity's Executive (Vice President Jessica Freed, Trustee Ann Russell, President Gerry O'Brien), stand next to SIPTU organiser Robbie Purfield & #PurpleLights founder Gary Kearney. They are holding an assortment of #PurpleLights Props.

In a room that is lit purple, 5 people stand: 3 members of Irish Equity's Executive (Vice President Jessica Freed, Trustee Ann Russell, President Gerry O'Brien), stand next to SIPTU organiser Robbie Purfield & #PurpleLights founder Gary Kearney. They are holding an assortment of #PurpleLights Props.

In 2021 #IrishEquity applied to our sister org. #SIPTU & got their promise that every #InternationalDisabledPeoplesDay from then on, the pagoda roof of liberty hall will be lit purple in support of the #PurpleLights campaign.

We are proud to be able to support #PurpleLights25 again tonight.

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Regarding our Pre-Budget Submission, Gerry O'Brien, President of #IrishEquity has said:

"Irish Equity has submitted a pre-budget submission to the government in the run up to the finance debate due in a couple of weeks, 7th October 2025.

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#ACTRAAlberta #UBCP/ACTRA

#ACTRAToronto is concerned about losing #SAGAFTRA production jobs in Toronto as a result of #DonaldTrump 's attempts to bring those jobs back to the US.

Why aren't #EquityUK & #IrishEquity upset about #ACTRA 's attempts to lure production jobs away from London & Dublin?

#ACTRAAlberta #UBCP/ACTRA
#SAGAFTRA
#EquityUK #IrishEquity #Solidarity ? #UnionStrong ?

#ACTRA spent the week building relationships and connections showcasing their "incredibly talented #ACTRAToronto performers and how you can cast the world right here in Toronto.⁠" ( those are ACTRA's words )

#ACTRAToronto #ACTRAAlberta #UBCP/ACTRA
#EquityUK #IrishEquity

On the fourth day of Toronto Mayor #OliviaChow ’s Mission to London and Dublin in July 2025 #ACTRA had meetings with Film 4, BBC Commissioning, Sid Gentle, BBC Comedy/Drama, Anton, Sister, Working Title, Ink Factory and Hat Trick.⁠
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#ColleaguesSupportingColleagues #TheatreLife #FilmLife #UnionStrong #BetterTogether #EquityUK #IrishEquity #JoinYourUnion #Solidarity

#ColleaguesSupportingColleagues #TheatreLife #FilmLife #UnionStrong #BetterTogether #EquityUK #IrishEquity #JoinYourUnion #Solidarity

#ColleaguesSupportingColleagues #TheatreLife #FilmLife #UnionStrong #BetterTogether #EquityUK #IrishEquity #JoinYourUnion #Solidarity

#ColleaguesSupportingColleagues #TheatreLife #FilmLife #UnionStrong #BetterTogether #EquityUK #IrishEquity #JoinYourUnion #Solidarity

#ColleaguesSupportingColleagues #TheatreLife #FilmLife #UnionStrong #BetterTogether #EquityUK #IrishEquity #JoinYourUnion #Solidarity

Campaign badges & flair against light waistcoat. Top to bottom: Heart shaped LGBTQIA+ enamel pin with writing above that reads: "You are safe with me" The #Era5050 campaign badge (for equal pay to female performers) The 'Respect at Work' campaign badge

Huge thanks to absolutely everyone who gave their time to attend the #IrishEquity AGM today. Rory put it best when he said it's always a good chance to get reinvigorated.

It's going to be a very active year. Together we've got this.

#UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues

White text on red to orange background reads: "#IrishEquity colleagues If you aren't registered for the AGM Sunday You only have until Thursday to get it done. It's a key time of year for decision making, so we want to see you either online or in the room as your vote counts. PLEASE get registered through the link in the email ASAP." #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues #Union #JoinYourUnion #TheatreLife #FilmLife #RisingTidesRaiseAllBoats #MakeChange #BeTheChange

#IrishEquity AGM *this* Sunday.

If you're a member & you didn't register yet, you have to do it by Thursday.

PLEASE sort it out. You can come in person or on zoom whatever works. We just need you & your participation.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Good point from Gerry O'Brien, President of #IrishEquity - it's important to know & understand these things so that you are fully informed when asked to vote on these things.

Now speaking: #GerryOBrien, President of #IrishEquity

Do you know how to make sure your remuneration is fair & proportionate? Especially under the new legislation that came in?

Are you fully sharing in the economic success of your projects?

#FilmLife #TheatreLife #JoinYourUnion

Headed out early to set up for the #IrishEquity Xmas do this afternoon at Liberty Hall.

Members, we're looking forward to seeing all of you, & meeting your colleagues/ +1 guests too.

In case anyone's in two minds: we have C19 PPE on hand & support our *ALL* our colleagues.

Can't wait! 😃