Fee rises for playwrights at Royal Court, RSC and National

Playwrights working under the Writers' Guild of Great Britain's (WGGB) minimum terms agreement will see a 4% increase in their fees, the union has announced.

WGGB said the the new rates are backdated to 1 April 2024 and will see the total script fee rise to £14,615 (except for the Royal Court Upstairs, which rises to £11,439). The deal follows a 6% increase agreed last year for the period from April 2023.

Lesley Gannon, WGGB Deputy General Secretary, said: “These are difficult times for playwrights, many of whom, we know, are questioning how long they can afford to remain in the industry. 

"We know the theatre sector has been facing unprecedented challenges, but it is vital that the rights and incomes of playwrights – who are so central to its success – are protected.

"We are therefore delighted to announce this rise on minimum fees for playwrights working under [the agreement].”