August 3, 2026
Addendum to the Independent Theatre Agreement entered into between the King’s Company [Theatre] and Margaret Hughes [Artist] for Othello on tour to Shanghai, China from September 16, 2026 to September 21, 2026.
Application of the Independent Theatre Agreement
All conditions of the Independent Theatre Agreement that are not specifically modified by the overseas rider remain in full force and effect.
Contractual Fees
The Artists weekly contractual fee will be paid out by direct deposit on or before Friday of each week contracted. The Artist’s return travel September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 will be pro-rated at one-sixth (1/7) of the Artist’s contractual fee less deductions and HST.
Per Diems
Per diems will be set to a rate of $102.00 CAD plus 200 RMB (approx. $38.50CAD) for a total of $140.50 CAD per day while overseas and $68.50 CAD per travel day. Per diems will be paid out on or before the week prior to departure. Should the amount of per diem be insufficient to cover the Artist’s fair and reasonable expenses while on tour, the Theatre shall supplement this amount as required.
Costs of Working Abroad
The Theatre agrees to facilitate the Artist’s obtaining all passports and visas, recommended inoculations and to pay all costs for same; and will obtain and pay for any working permits, labour permits, entrance and exit fees, foreign union initiation fees and dues, and any charge of a similar nature placed upon the Artist.
Insurance
In addition to the Artist’s coverage under Equity’s accident and sickness insurance and touring insurance, the Theatre will ensure that the Artists have additional health, medical and emergency dental insurance coverage while outside Canada, equivalent to that which the Artist would receive under the applicable provincial health care system in Canada.
Note that workers travel medical and accident insurance does not cover Artists’ vacation travel. The Artist is advised to secure their own travel medical insurance if they are taking their own vacation travel after the engagement.