Theatre licence

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You need a theatre licence to perform a play in public. A play is defined as 'any dramatic piece involving speech, singing, action and playing of a role'. This includes ballets and musicals. If you hold a theatre licence, you don't need a separate public entertainment licence.

To apply for a theatre licence, download, complete and return an application form with the appropriate fee to the licensing section. The address is listed below.

theatre licence application form (pdf - 69Kb)

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Contact us

• email: licensing.cs@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: 0141 842 4499
• fax: 0141 840 3566
• visit or write to us at:
  Renfrewshire Council
  Licensing Section
  Renfrewshire House
  Cotton Street
  Paisley
  PA1 1TT