S.L. 542.1 Art. 16Theatrical productions.

(1) All dramatic and other stage productions to which the public is admitted, whether by payment or otherwise, must be given a reasonable and proper age-classification, according to the age-classification ratings listed in regulation 6(1). The age-classification shall be exhibited in a conspicuous place at the entrance of the premises and may be communicated to the public by any other means.

(2) The person responsible for determining the age-classification in accordance with these regulations in respect of dramatic and other stage productions shall be the producer; in the absence of an identified producer, it shall be the director; in the absence of both it shall be the registered licensee of the venue; and in his absence, the owner of the venue.

(3) Where necessary, notices to the public containing added information as to the content of the dramatic and other stage productions so classified shall be provided to the public by the person responsible for determining the age-classification in terms of sub-regulation (2). Such notices shall be exhibited, together with the age-classification given, in a conspicuous place at the entrance of the premises and may be communicated to the public by any other means.

(4) The person responsible for determining the age-classification for dramatic and other stage productions in terms of sub-regulation (2), shall do so in line with the guidelines issued by the Guidance Board referred to in regulation 17.

(5) Any recommendation, advice, notice or alternative issued by the Guidance Board for a named dramatic and other stage production shall be exhibited by the responsible person as mentioned in sub-regulation (2), in a conspicuous place at the entrance of the premises and may be communicated to the public by any other means.