20.0
21.0
PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN
20.1 The appearance of young people or children 16 years of age or younger in performances and other
events during school hours is under the control of the Education Department from whom prior written
permission must be obtained by the Hirer.
20.2 Any Hirer whose activities involve young people or children 16 years of age or younger must comply
and provide proof of compliance with existing Child Protection Procedures.
20.3 Any Hirer whose activities involve young people or children 16 years of age or younger must have
adequate child protection policies and procedures in place and provide Culture and Leisure Trust staff
with written details of how these will be implemented during the course of the Let not less than 28
days prior to the start of the Let.
ANIMALS
No animals, other than guide dogs, shall be brought into the Theatre, without the prior written consent
of the Authorised Officer.
22.0
23.0
FIRE-SAFETY
22.1 The Hirer shall, at his/her own expense, ensure that all scenery, props and hangings have been
rendered inflammable in compliance with current fire safety regulations. Such items shall be
maintained in such condition throughout the Let.
22.2 The Culture and Leisure Trust reserves the right to have designated staff inspect all items of scenery,
props and hangings to ensure that they have been adequately fire proofed.
22.3 Hirers must not use within, or bring into, the Theatre any flammable or otherwise hazardous materials
without the prior written consent of the Authorised Officer. Before granting such consent, the
Authorised Officer will ensure that all necessary material safety data sheets are available, and that the
Hirer has an effective safe plan of work for using such materials.
22.4 In the event of any breach of conditions 22.1, 22.2 or 22.3, the Culture and Leisure Trust may, at its
sole discretion, cancel the Let with immediate effect. In such circumstances the Hirer will remain fully
liable for the fees payable for the Let, regardless of the fact that the Let has been cancelled. The
Culture and Leisure Trust will not be responsible for any costs or losses which are incurred by the
Hirer as a result of such cancellation.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Lighting, Setting of Scenery and Portable Electrical Appliance information is contained in the Technical
Information Pack.