New ITC rates for writers

Under the agreement between the Independent Theatre Council and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain, an agreed 3.7% increase in rates paid to writers comes into effect from 1 April 2010.

The fees under this agreement shall be not less than:

• £7,328.50 for a play over 70 minutes
• £4,886 for a play between 30 and 70 minutes
• £2,443 for a play under 30 minutes

Full details of the agreement can be downloaded from the Writers' Guild website (pdf)