Autumn / Winter Season 2007

Brochure will be available from August 31st

To receive a complimentary copy of the brochure, please contact

Al Duncombe [Theatre Administrator] on 01522 870251

alison.duncombe@leisureconnection.co.uk

Hire enquiries now welcome for Spring & Summer 2008

PRS Levy / Copyright Music

Notice to all theatre hirers:

The theatre has recently sought clarification from The Performing Rights Society concerning charges levied in respect of the use of copyright music in performance. The theatre has been advised as follows:

All copyrighted music is subject to a PRS levy, with the exception of music written specifically for Musicals, where royalties are paid directly to the rights holders.  However, if a song /music from a musical is being used within a different performance context, it should be declared.  e.g. within a Variety show programme.

A standard levy applies, according to the classification of the performance; the number of pieces of copyright music used within a performance does not affect the levy - the charge remains the same whether one piece or several are performed;

All Hirers are required to submit a completed PRS form to the theatre, detailing music used within a performance; the appropriate levy will then be re-charged to the hirer. A copy of the current charges - usually a percentage of gross box office receipts - is available from the Theatre Administrator upon request.

Hirers are strongly advised to check the availability of music they wish to use in a performance with PRS before commencing rehearsals; some songs/music may be subject to conditions governing their use.  e.g. music from the MGM film The Wizard of Oz may only be used with the approved script, rights controlled by Musicscope; songs from the musical Oliver may not be staged in the style of the original stage production.

The Terry O'Toole Theatre is registered with PRS as a venue, thus the theatre is legally responsible for declaring the use of music in performances staged herein.  Whilst it is the Hirer's responsibility to check the availability of music to be used in a performance, all PRS submissions should be made via the theatre and all charges will be levied through the theatre.

The theatre is advised that Hirers [with the exception of professional management companies/agents who stage productions at a variety of venues], should not submit individual returns to PRS.

Thank You

July 21st 2006