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WARNING

Sat, 2 Feb 2002, 12:41 pm
Norma8 posts in thread
To all clubs who have scheduled a season around Easter time.
In spite of the liberalistaion of what we can or can't do/watch on Good Friday, live performance is still not permitted!

We have received informatiopn from official sources that "Public live theatrical performances are not permittted on Good Friday" This year the date is March 29
Several clubs have scheduled shows around that time so please take note of this restriction and reschedule your performances accordingly

RE: WARNING

Mon, 4 Feb 2002, 01:04 pm
Re the subject of Live performances and Good Friday;

The Sunday Trading Act says (in precis) that no performance of live entertainment subject to the payment of money for admission or by way of token, coupon, or payment of any kind is permitted on Christmas Day or Good Friday. Originally this included Sundays but now the only two restricted days are as above.
Penalty is a fine and which of us can afford that???????

The Minister has the power to make exceptions, so if you feel it's worth the effort, by all means apply. I have no idea how long this application would take. Most of the affected companies have chosen to not perform that day and substitute an alternative.
If you want more information call the Min of fair Trading from whom my information has come directly

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