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CLASSIFICATION OF THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES ACT 1978 - SECT 4

4—Interpretation

In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears—

"actor", in relation to a theatrical performance, means any person who acts or performs, or is seen or heard, in the course of the performance;

"adult" means a person of or above the age of eighteen years;

"advertisement" in relation to a theatrical performance means any poster, film, photograph, sketch, programme or written or printed matter used or intended to be used to advertise or publicise the theatrical performance;

"the Board" means the Classification of Theatrical Performances Board established under this Act;

"child" means a person under the age of eighteen years;

"promoter" of a theatrical performance means—

            (a)         any person who is, or would be, entitled to any profits derived from the sale of tickets to the performance or of rights of any other kind to view or attend the performance; or

            (b)         the producer of the theatrical performance; or

            (c)         the proprietor of the theatre in which the theatrical performance takes place or is to take place;

"proprietor" of a theatre means the owner of the theatre and includes any person who is entitled to rents or profits derived from the use of the theatre;

"restricted theatrical performance" means a theatrical performance classified as a restricted theatrical performance by the Board in pursuance of this Act;

"script" in relation to a theatrical performance means a document that sets out the words to be spoken by actors in the course of the performance and describes visual and audible aspects of the performance with reasonable particularity;

"theatre" means any place whether enclosed, partly enclosed or unenclosed in which a theatrical performance takes place;

"theatrical performance" means any play, mime, ballet, dance, display or other entertainment—

            (a)         in which one or more live actors or performers take part; and

            (b)         which is performed, or is intended for performance, before an audience.



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