Children may require a performance licence if they are taking part in -
- a pantomime
- dance show
- modelling
- television
The person who is producing the show or casting is responsible for applying for the licence if one is required.
A licence is needed -
- when the child is going to be absent from school
- if they have performed more than 4 times in the last 6 months
- if the child is being paid
- if the performance is recorded for a possible use in a broadcast
When a child takes part in any performance, full details, including dates and times, should be given to the school. It is up to the school if they authorise the absence or not. Licences are not normally required for a performance arranged by a school.
Instead of issuing individual licences in some cases we may be able to issue a Body of Persons licence which covers multiple children. A Body of Persons licence covers the organisation for a set period of time or for a specific performance.
A Body of Persons licence cannot be issued where performers are paid, require time off school or have already been involved with 4 days performance in the previous 6 months.
Access Children in entertainment application and Body of Persons exemption application.