Licence - theatre
Public performances of stageplays must be licensed under the
Licensing Act 2003. The definition of a play includes any dramatic
piece, which involves speech, singing or action and involves the
playing of a role. This means that ballets and musicals are also
included.
In addition to the main purpose built theatres and larger civic
halls, which hold a premises licence, there are a number of
community halls or similar premises which put on performances that
might prefer to operate under a Temporary Event Notice ( TEN) which
can last up to 96 hours subject to certain restrictions.
Contact the Licensing Section for details