Performance licences

All children of statutory school age (year 11 and below) require a licence to participate in public performances, including:

  • broadcast or recorded productions
  • live productions (e.g. theatre)
  • modelling assignments.
Application forms can be obtained from an area education office.

It normally takes up to 21 days to process applications.

Performances by Children - Information for Parents and Carers (PDF, 45Kb)  
Information for Matrons/Chaperones of Child Performers/Children in Entertainment (PDF, 50Kb)
Performance Licence Application Form (Word, 66Kb)
Performance Licence Leave of Absence From School Form (Word, 30Kb)
Performance Licence Health Declaration (Word, 29Kb)