Terms & Conditions

Pantomime Scripts

• You must not perform, reproduce, distribute or copy any NLP script in part or full under any circumstances unless licensed/agreed with us first.

• You must not share any version of the script publicly (including posting online).

• All material contained in our scripts is & remains the property of Nick Lawrence Pantomimes. This includes all edits by the licensee.

• Perusal Scripts & Script Excerpts are subject to the same Terms & Conditions as full scripts.

• All NLP pantomime scripts are periodically updated. Any script you possess is strictly applicable to the season in which you request/licence it & must be deleted and/or destroyed afterwards.

Free Perusal Scripts

• Perusal Scripts are supplied only for you to read & review. They must not be copied, edited or amended in any way.

• Possession of a Perusal Script in no way grants a Performance Licence & you must not share the script publicly.

• Perusal Scripts are only provided to traceable Amateur Theatre Societies, Groups & Organisations.

Script Edits

• If you wish to make any edits to your script you must purchase an Editable Master Script. This will be provided in Word format.

• You must not insert additional material that is subject to copyright unless you have permission to do so from both NLP & the copyright holder.

• It is permitted to make minor changes (including genders/place names/etc) as long as it is not to the detriment of the script. If you are unsure of the impact of your edit please contact us.

Performance Licences

• A Performance Licence must be obtained before you begin rehearsals.

• The Venue Capacity is defined by the maximum capacity of your performance space & not the number of seats you actually sell (or anticipate selling).

• A Performance is defined as any showing where a person who is not part of your society, group or organisation is present regardless of whether they have paid for a ticket or not. This excludes photographers, videographers (if you have a licence) & press in attendance for marketing/press purposes.

• You can add additional performances at any time, but they must be agreed & paid for before tickets go on sale.

• In the event of the necessary postponement of your production due to unforeseen circumstances you must inform us as soon as possible. Your performance dates can be re-scheduled at no additional cost.

• You must sign and return the Performance Licence Contract and make payment before your Performance Licence is granted.

• All payments & fees are non-refundable.

• All licences, contracts & agreements are non-transferable & non-exclusive.

• Productions of Peter Pan may require an additional licence (as well as your Performance Licence from us). The copyright of Peter Pan is held by Great Ormond Street Hospital. Nick Lawrence Pantomimes are not responsible if you do not obtain an appropriate licence from GOSH & their licensing partners.

Video/Audio Recording Licence

• A licence to record video and/or audio is not automatically included in your Performance Licence.

• You may apply for a Video/Audio Recording Licence at any time but it must be approved & paid for before recording.

• Nick Lawrence Pantomimes only grant the right to record the scripted dialogue (including edits). We do not offer any recording rights for music/songs or any other type of recording licence you may be required to have.

• Video/Audio Licences are granted solely for private & rehearsal purposes. You may not broadcast video/audio of any NLP script for any reason. This includes posting online (eg YouTube & Social Media).

• You must provide us with a copy of your video/audio recording if we request it.

Advertising & Acknowledgement

• You must acknowledge NLP in all your printed & digital publicity including your production poster and programme. Acknowledgement examples include (but are not limited to):

  • “Pantomime Script Title” by Nick Lawrence

  • “Pantomime Script Title” by Nick Lawrence Pantomimes

  • A Pantomime by Nick Lawrence

  • Written by Nick Lawrence

• We may use your production publicity/photography on our website as testimonial or marketing (for our scripts & your production!) unless you specifically tell us you do not want us to do this.

• All artwork/images on our website are subject to copyright. If you wish to use any artwork/images from our website you must obtain permission first.

General

• If these Terms & Conditions are breached in any way Nick Lawrence Pantomimes reserve the right to cancel your agreement & refuse all future applications.

• Perusal Script Requests & Performance Licence Applications are not guaranteed & may be refused for any reason & without explanation.

• We may take legal action for any breach of our Terms & Conditions.

• All our scripts are protected by international copyright law.

• Nick Lawrence Pantomimes reserves all rights.

• Any decision made by Nick Lawrence Pantomimes is final.

• We reserve the right to change these Terms & Conditions in any way & at any time.

If you have any questions or queries regarding our Terms & Conditions please email hello@nicklawrencepantomimes.com