Rights and Royalties

 

All rights reserved

The material available on this site is protected by Australian and international copyright law. Before making copies of these scripts or performing a play, you have a legal obligation to obtain permission. Please contact us for more information or view the topics covered below.

 

Photocopying

Purchasing a script in digital format allows the purchaser to print one copy only; further copies require a copy licence. Educators and others in institutions covered by a Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) licence should note that their CAL licence only allows them to copy up to 10% of a script whether it be in electronic or printed book format.

For works in digital format only, australianplays.org is authorised to collect and distribute photocopy licence fees on behalf of playwrights and publishers whose works are sold on the website. A photocopy licence may be purchased as an optional extra when purchasing any digitised script through australianplays.org. Alternatively, you may order a licence at any time by completing and returning a photocopy licence form (PDF | MS Word).

 Copy licence options:

  • Single  - allows you to make an additional copy - $6.00.
  • Small cast - allows you to make up to 5 copies for a small cast - $30.00.
  • Standard - allows you to make up to 10 copies for a larger cast - $48.00.
  • Class set - allows you to make 10+ copies for a class or larger cast (max 30) - $120.00.

Please note that a photocopy licence does not include the right to onsell copies covered under the licence. Requests to onsell ditigised scripts or stock them in libraries are considered on a case-by-case basis and may be directed to the the Director, Australian Script Centre via the contact form.
Photocopy licences are not available for printed books sold through the website.

 

I want to perform/produce a play

Before producing or performing any play, you must obtain production rights. Production royalties can vary and must be negotiated with the playwright or the playwright's agent. As a general guide, the royalty for school and non professional productions is $100 per performance (+GST) or 10% of gross box office receipts, whichever is the greater.

We can put you in touch with the relevant rightsholder. Simply click the 'production enquiry' button on each play page, fill out the short enquiry form and we'll help you get the ball rolling on your next production. 

We love to hear about productions of any of the works featured on this site. Your experience of particular productions is also useful to other potential producers. Please consider sharing your experience by giving the play a rating and/or writing a review on the relevant script page of australianplays.org.

 

Permission to use music and recordings

Some playscripts include music or sound recordings. Producers are advised to contact the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) for information on music licensing requirements.

 

General Copyright Advice

For general advice and information on copyright issues contact the Copyright Agency Limited.