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‘Catastrophic for creative industries’: Brexit barriers shut UK actors out of EU jobs
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‘Catastrophic for creative industries’: Brexit barriers shut UK actors out of EU jobs

The Guardian · Jun 1, 2026, 1:00 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Casting shifts to EU talent as paperwork delays and visa limits make hiring British crews less viable From blacklists for UK passport holders to being asked to work illegally while on holiday, the plethora of extra costs and red tape thrown up post-Brexit are restricting opportunities for British actors seeking work in the EU.Mainland Europe has always been a springboard for those in the creative industries, from gaining crucial first credits on a TV, film or theatre production to building a marketable resume and paying the bills while attempting to make it big in the UK or US. Continue reading...

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