We welcome enquiries from all producers and directors if you are interested in performing The Fridge.
Our licencing fee is in line with current NZ playmarket rates.
Licence Types
Professional performance licence
A licence to produce and perform a professional production of a New Zealand play.
A non-refundable advance is charged. The amount of the advance varies according to the size of the venue, the number of performances and how long the licence is for. At the conclusion of a season the producer calculates the appropriate percentage of box office revenue. This is usually 10% but musicals or plays with a joint authorship may attract a higher percentage. If this percentage amount exceeds the amount of the advance paid then the balance of royalty is due within 14 working days of the season’s final night.
Amateur / community performance licence
A licence to produce and perform an amateur or community production of a New Zealand play.
A non-refundable advance is charged. This, along with a signed copy of the contract, will confirm the licence. The advance is at a set rate determined by venue size and number of performances:
FOR VENUES OF 0 – 49 SEATS
$80 per performance
FOR VENUES OF 50 – 99 SEATS
$100 per performance
FOR VENUES OF 100 – 149 SEATS
$120 per performance
FOR VENUES OF 150 + SEATS
$140 per performance
At the conclusion of a season the producer calculates the appropriate percentage of box office revenue. This is usually 10% but musicals or plays with a joint authorship may attract a higher percentage. If this percentage amount exceeds the amount of the advance paid then the balance of royalty is due within 12 working days of the season’s final night.
School performance licence
A licence for a primary or secondary school to perform a New Zealand play; or for a performance by a tertiary institution.
In most instances a set fee of $70 per performance is charged and paid to the playwright.
Option licence
A licence giving sole, exclusive rights to perform a script in a specified area for a specified length of time. A non-refundable option fee is paid to obtain this licence. The amount of the fee is dependant on the territory and period of licence requested.
Reading licence
A licence for holding a public reading of a NZ play. A set fee of $70 is charged.
Photocopy licence
A licence to photocopy unpublished manuscripts for rehearsal purposes.
| 1-10 copies | $5 per copy |
| 11-25 copies | $50 flat rate |
| 26+ copies | $2 per copy |
For production purposes, you are required to have as many copies of a play as are needed by the cast/director etc.
For tertiary study, the cost is $5 per copy.
Please contact us for more information.