How to get a Pantomime Script Performance Licence
If you've found a script you like and you're ready to move forward, getting your Performance Licence is straightforward. Here's how the process works.
Rapunzel, Act Two Theatre Company
Step one: request a Perusal Script
Before anything else, request a free Perusal Script. This gives you the full script to read in advance, you can check the jokes, count the roles, and make sure it suits your group before committing to anything. There's no cost and no obligation.
Most groups who request a Perusal Script already have a strong sense of which title they want. A few read two or three before deciding. Either approach is fine, and we're happy to advise if you're genuinely torn between options.
Step two: apply for your Performance Licence
When you're ready to proceed, complete the application form on our Performance Licences page. You'll be asked for your performance dates, venue details, and expected audience numbers. This information is used to calculate your licence fee.
The application takes a few minutes. We aim to respond within five working days, though in practice we're usually quicker.
Step three: receive your invoice and contract
Once we've reviewed your application, we'll send you an invoice and licence contract by email. This sets out your performance dates, the agreed fee, and the terms under which you're licensed to perform the script.
Your licence includes a PDF copy of the script as standard. If you'd like an editable Word version (useful for annotating the script or making approved minor edits), an Editable Master Script is available as an optional addition.
Step four: sign, pay, and you're ready
Review the contract, sign it, and return it with payment. Once we've received both, we'll confirm everything and you're ready to start casting.
From that point, the show is yours to take forward.
A note on Peter Pan
If you're licensing our Peter Pan script, there's one additional step. UK law grants Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) a special ongoing right in J.M. Barrie's work, which means productions of Peter Pan in the UK require a separate licence from Concord Theatricals on behalf of GOSH, in addition to the Nick Lawrence Pantomimes script licence. This applies to our script as it does to all others. We'll flag this when you enquire, but it's worth knowing in advance.
Not sure which script to licence?
If you haven't settled on a title yet, our how to choose the right pantomime script guide is a good place to start. You can also browse the full catalogue or get in touch and we'll help you find the right fit.