Writings

These focused writings provide a further contextualisation, advice and links to other resources beyond the ones above.

They were commissioned and/or gathered specifically for the purposes of this website and are meant to function as case-studies for specific requested areas of focus.

2025

The Stage Mention 'Free well-being resource aims to tackle producer burnout'

Pause: A self-care support for producers

Free download now available

Burnout in a World on Fire

Arts in the Oven: An Exploration of Producer Burnout

By Ema Boswood

2024

Producers face immense personal and professional pressures – here’s how we can help

Around Europe in 80 Festivals

By Tom Curteis

The Big Freelancer Survey Report

By Freelancers Make Theatre Work

Accessibility in the Grants Writing Process: Working Towards Best Practice

By Caroline McGlone

Managing a company through transition/Quiet survival as success

Blog by Molly Nicholson

Circus Producing

Blog by Molly Nicholson

Producing (Global Majority) Producers

Final Report by Rafia Hussain

Eco-producers unplugged

Crafting a Sustainable and Environmental Journey by Josie Dale-Jones

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Producers Listing

Are you a producer looking to connect with artists and get involved with work for this coming Fringe festival? By Edinburgh Fringe Society

Producing more producers

By Rafia Hussain

From Independent Producers to Leadership

Navigating the Upskilling Journey by Natalie Chan

Theatre and Climate Change

Time for a meaningful response. Blog by Dan de la Motte

PG Highlights – Moving Roots Report

An introduction written by Christie Hill (former Battersea Arts Centre producer)

2023

Resource Guide for Producers on Self Care

In Progress: A tailored guide to support producers grappling with burnout, offering insights and practices to foster a holistic sense of self-care.

Producer Gathering: What's Next! 📣

Finally, here is what Producer Gathering will be focusing on into the New Year

Parental Leave for Freelancers, with Faith Dodkins

Useful information related to taking time off from work when having a child, and reflections on how this relates to freelance working in the arts sector.

Union Resources

Notes from conversations on Unions and working conditions by Maddy Costa & Gillie Kleiman

2022

International Resource Library

From caravan

2021

Independent Producers - The Case for Industry Standards

Proposed rates of pay and models of pay, compiled by Sally Rose and Xavier de Sousa for Producer Gathering

The Producer Report & the Power of Plurality

By Daisy Hale (Freelance Task Force)

Are You a Producer? (Quiz)

Finding the right producing projects for you, by Caroline Pearce, Nicola Lawton, Kelly Golding, Vicky Graham and Emily Beecher

Producer Resources by The Uncultured

Free Resources provided freely by The Uncultured

COVID-19: Know Your Rights

A guide by UVW Union for Culture Workers

COVID-19: UK Links & Resources

Information on emergency funding, official UK GOV info, Sector Resources and much more

GIFT Festival: a case study on how to produce digital festivals

Kate Craddock, Festival Director, goes into detail on the nuts and bolts of delivering a festival in the middle of a pandemic

Online Events’ Digital Broadcasting

Reflections and Resources by Alessandra Cianetti, Co-Director at performingborders

ITC Rates of Pay

Rates of Pay information for performers, stage managers, directors, etc by Independent Theatre Council

2020

Producer Gathering - What, How & Why

Blog by Xavier de Sousa & Sally Rose on the history and context of Producer Gathering

The Art of Producing by Philippa Barr

Resources Researched & Compiled by Philippa Barr

Producing, Presenting and Touring Handbook

By Vicky Graham and Rachel Tackley for UK Theatre and SOLT

Access Rider Open Template

By Alexandrina Hemsley

Producer / Artist Toolkit

By Caroline Pearce, Nicola Lawton, Vicky Graham, Kelly Golding, Emily Beecher

Newsletters

Click on the links below to read our previous newsletters:

Producer Gathering Update – New events added and a resource to check out!

The Big Freelancer Survey Report 2024: Freelancers at Breaking Point

Producer Gathering Newsletter – our next LIVE GATHERING on 28th March & new resources!