UK performers raise alarm as Brexit deal threatens EU touring

Actors, musicians and comedians sign petition urging Britain to negotiate free culture work permit

Actors, musicians and comedians have reacted with alarm to provisions in the Brexit trade deal that will prevent British performers moving around many European countries without a work permit.

Leaders of the culture sector fear the clauses will severely curtail the ability of performers to go on tour in Europe, and will hamper the recovery of the arts after the devastating impact of the pandemic.