Taking photos of productions - legal issues

In terms of venues, it may be two things. One is that the venue may want first rights on filming and promoting the film/production for future events in that venue; but the more than likely explanation is that they don't want to be liable for any copyright infringement that happens on their premises. It may also just apply to venues during festivals - I've only read this clause in contracts for venue hire during Comedy and Fringe Festivals and in venues that are run by the festival (or at least festival related venues, like Trades Hall). Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip