The Children (Performances) Regulations 1968

Exceptions to Regulations 27 to 29

31.—(1) (a) The matron in charge of a child may allow that child to take part in a performance for a period not exceeding thirty minutes immediately following the latest permitted hour if—

(i) the total number of hours during which the child takes part in a performance, including the said period of thirty minutes, does not exceed the maximum number of hours permitted under Regulations 27 to 29 of these Regulations;

(ii) it appears to the matron that the welfare of the child will not be prejudiced, and

(iii) it appears to the matron that the conditions necessitating the child taking part in a performance after the latest permitted hour arose in circumstances outside the control of the holder of the licence.

(b) If a child takes part in a performance after the latest permitted hour under this Regulation, the holder of the licence shall ensure that the matron notifies the local authority not later than the day immediately following the day on which that child takes part in the performance.

(c) In this Regulation “latest permitted hour” in relation to a particular child means the latest hour at which that child may be present at the place of performance or rehearsal under Regulations 27 to 29 of these Regulations.

(2) The matron in charge of a child may allow one of the intervals to be set aside for the purposes of meals under Regulation 27 or 28 of these Regulations, as the case may be, to be reduced where the child is taking part in a performance or rehearsal out of doors, provided that—

(a) the duration of that interval is not less than thirty minutes, and

(b) the maximum number of hours during which he may take part in a performance or rehearsal under the said Regulation 27 or 28 is not exceeded.