FEES & PAYMENT

• Invoices remaining unpaid 28 days after the due date will incur a 5% surcharge. A further 5% surcharge will be applied fortnightly thereafter to the outstanding balance until it is paid in full. Please process invoices early if necessary.

• If you are paying “school prices” (for current prices click here) you agree not to make any profit from the performances (ie any cost per head must cover my fee only) and you will not sell tickets without my prior consent.

CANCELLATION

• All cancellations must be made in person by phone then confirmed in writing. Failure to sign and return a copy of the booking form does not constitute a cancellation of the booking. A contract already exists between me and you.

• Cancellation of a booking will incur charges at the following rates:

  8-16 weeks before show..........25% of total cost
  4-8 weeks before show............50% of total cost
  up to 4 weeks before show.....100% of total cost
  (Extenuating circumstances will of course be taken into consideration, but at my sole discretion.

• I will do my utmost to adhere to the agreed timetable but if, due to extenuating circumstances, I am late or am unable to attend, for example through illness, injury or road accident, I will not be liable for compensation, financial or otherwise. This includes compensation for any money lost on the booking of a hall etc., or for any loss of revenue from ticket sales. Should I be unable to attend, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity, no fee will be payable under this agreement for that date, and I will seek to arrange another date with you. Please don’t worry though - I have never yet had to cancel a booking!

SAFETY & CHILD PROTECTION

• Safety First! It is your responsibility to ensure that no children are near the theatre during setting up, dismantling and transporting of equipment.

• You must provide adequate adult supervision of children. (In the case of public performances the event must be properly stewarded.) I will not be responsible for the discipline of children at any point before, during or after the show. You are requested not to leave me with sole responsibility for any child or children at any point unless this has been specifically agreed to at the time of booking. If you require a disclosure, please note that the cost of this is not included in my fee.

THE PERFORMANCE

• No cameras or sound or video recording equipment may be used during the performance. Firstly, it is illegal; secondly, the use of flash photography spoils the show. With my permission, photographs may be taken after the show. Please ensure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance.

• I cannot guarantee that the content or style of the show will be appropriate for your entire audience. Please be prepared to remove any children who might be upset by the show.
  
  
• In the case of family audiences the preferred arrangement is to have parents sit with their children.
  

GENERAL & TECHNICAL

• The arrival and departure times shown on the booking form are approximate, as is the duration of the show.

• My own lighting is integral to the show and must be used in all venues.

• The theatre cannot be moved or dismantled between performances unless this has been agreed to at the time of booking. (An extra charge would apply.) You are advised not to view this as an option in the first place.
  
  
• No outdoor performances are possible.
  
  
• I hold licenses from PPL and MCPS (musical copyright) and have my electrical equipment safety tested (PAT test) by a qualified electrician. I am a member of Equity. I have public liability insurance covering up to £10,000,000. You agree that these satisfy your venue’s regulations and you will inform me, at the time of booking, of any other licenses, precautions or insurances required (otherwise you may be liable to pay the full cost in the event of a cancellation - see cancellation fees above.)
  
  
• The Technical Requirements form part of the booking agreement. It is your responsibility to check these in advance and provide them on the day. Remember, you can always phone me if you're unsure of anything! 0845 458 9779 or 07740 980481

ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR VENUES

• Please note: If a venue or promoter issues their own contract for me to sign, and any of the above points are not fully covered in that contract, the above terms will be used as the basis for my decisions and actions should any discrepancy arise. (For example, I would apply my own cancellation fees if no other agreement had been made about cancellation.)

• Theatres: You must advise me well in advance of the performance date regarding your “doors open” time. I may require an earlier get-in. I prefer to open doors less than 15 minutes before the show.

• My set can be viewed only from the front, not the sides.

• If you are setting out chairs, benches or mats, this is best done after lighting stands are in place as these will dictate sight-lines. To allow flexibility, I strongly recommend not pre-allocating seats when you sell your tickets. (I don’t think this works for family shows anyway.)
  
  
• Where a venue is fitted with professional stage lighting and dimmable house lighting, I may ask for a simple pre-wash to blend my show into the space. This is in addition to my own lights and is really just for effect, before and after the show. During the show all lights, including house, must fade to complete blackout. This is essential as the whole show is performed in black light (UV). Where a venue is not fitted with dimmable house lighting, I will light the room with 2 parcans which I will operate. Please give thought to emergency exit lights before I come, as these can be obtrusive - to the point of spoiling the show - in some venues.