What lengths do actors have to go to survive in the industry? Eleanor Ross details how the rising cost of living and endemic poor pay is forcing artists to max out credit cards, live on rice and take up second jobs.
“I travel to work super early so I can buy an off-peak ticket, and sometimes I have to eat nothing but rice for a week. I can feel myself losing so much energy I worry that I’m getting sick, but it’s worth it to work in an industry I love.” Gabby* is a 31-year-old actor is and is currently working on a play in a Manchester theatre. She has asked to remain anonymous because even though she is a successful and creativ... Keep reading on iNews
“I travel to work super early so I can buy an off-peak ticket, and sometimes I have to eat nothing but rice for a week. I can feel myself losing so much energy I worry that I’m getting sick, but it’s worth it to work in an industry I love.” Gabby* is a 31-year-old actor is and is currently working on a play in a Manchester theatre. She has asked to remain anonymous because even though she is a successful and creativ... Keep reading on iNews