Opera, Dance, Musicals

We often have to request approvals from composers or composer estates before issuing a performance licence, so please contact us as early as possible in your planning process so that we can advise you of any restrictions. If permission is granted, we can provide a quote and issue a licence. Request a licence

We will do our best to secure any necessary approvals from composers or composer estates as quickly as possible, but this process can take some time so please get in touch as early as possible in your planning process. Once the necessary permissions are in place, we can normally issue a licence quickly. Request a licence

Yes, either from one of our own offices or via our international network of agents. Once you have completed an application your enquiry will be channelled to the appropriate office. If there are any territories where we do not control the rights in the work(s) you wish to perform we will do our best to put you in touch with the relevant rights holders. Request a licence

Yes, you need a licence covering the rights in the musical work whether performing with live accompaniment or to a recording. If you are planning to use a recording you will also need to obtain a separate licence from the record company. Request a licence

Yes, choreography to any musical work constitutes a grand right, and therefore you must apply for permission and a licence from the rights holder. Request a licence

No, to seek permission to use an existing choreography you must apply to the choreographer or choreographer’s representative/estate for permission and negotiate a separate licence.

Yes, all theatrical presentations regardless of scale and whether there is a paying audience require permission and a licence, but of course we do take all the circumstances of your performance into consideration when providing a quote. Request a licence

If you are performing an opera that is not in the public domain, a grand rights license is still required. It is always best to confirm with us whether or not that is the case. Please enquire

Yes, even an opera performed without staging requires a grand rights license. Request a licence

Any film, streaming or broadcast exploitation requires permission and an additional licence from us. Request a licence