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. Use the related content link on the right hand side of this page to find out the current application fee. Please do not email your application form.

theatre licence application form (pdf - 69Kb)

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Contact us

• email: licensing.cs@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: 0141 840 3442
• fax: 0141 840 3566
• visit or write to us at:
  Renfrewshire Council
  Licensing Section
  Renfrewshire House
  Cotton Street
  Paisley
  PA1 1TT