Oscar-winning actress Jessie Buckley will receive £971 for her return to the stage, despite reportedly earning as much as £4.5 million per film
She is joining Afterbirth at London’s Royal Court Theatre, performing eight times weekly on the same union-agreed company rate as her fellow cast members
Written by Nina Segal and directed by Maria Aberg, the play examines life after childbirth and parenthood
Its first performance is scheduled for 15 January 2028, with the limited run continuing until 26 February.