Performance licence and extension

If you're in charge of a production, apply 21 days before the first performance.

Depending on our workload, we may be able to issue a licence within 10 full days' notice. This does not include the date you submit the application. Or the first day you need the licence.

Call us on 03000 42 08 83 to ask if this is possible before submitting your application.

Apply online

Apply online for:

For each licence, we need the following proof for each child. This includes both single and multiple applications:

a child performance licence application form (DOC, 152.0 KB) (attach this to online form)
proof of date of birth - a copy of the birth certificate or passport
a digital photograph (head and shoulders only)
a letter from the school authorising the absence if required.

Find out more about children in entertainment regulations.

Extensions to the licence

Single licence extension

Apply for a single licence

Select 'single performance licence' when applying.

Performance licence extension

Apply for a performance licence extension

Select 'extension' when applying. Don’t forget to include your current licence reference number. As well as your completed extension request form (DOC, 137.5 KB).

Multiple licence application

To complete an application for multiple licences, either:

Email: ChildEmploymentandEntertainment@kent.gov.uk
Phone: 03000 420883

Request an exemption of performances

We can issue an exemption if the children:

have not performed for more than 3 days in the last 6 months
are not being paid
are not missing school for rehearsals or performances.

If we issue an exemption, you do not need a licenced chaperone. We strongly advise have enough adult supervision for the children at all times.

To apply for an exemption complete the exemption spreadsheet (XLSX, 85.8 KB). You must then attach this to the online exemption form.