Regulation 17 Place of performance and place of rehearsal

(1)

The licensing authority must approve any place where the child will perform, rehearse or take part in any activity.

(2)

The licensing authority must not approve the place of performance, rehearsal or activity unless it is satisfied that, having regard to the age of the child and the nature, time and duration of the performance, rehearsal or activity—

(a)

suitable arrangements have been made for–

(i)

the provision of meals for the child;

(ii)

the child to dress for the performance, rehearsal or activity; and

(iii)

the child’s rest and recreation, when not taking part in a performance, rehearsal or activity;

(b)

the place has suitable and sufficient toilets and washing facilities; and

(c)

the child will be adequately protected against inclement weather.

(3)

The licensing authority may give its approval subject to such conditions as it considers necessary.

(4)

In paragraph (2)(a)(ii), arrangements for a child who has attained the age of five years to dress for a performance, rehearsal or activity are not suitable unless such a child can dress only with children of the same sex as the child in question.