FOR ALL YOUR QUERIES ON PERFORMING RIGHTS, LICENCING AND ROYALTIES FOR AMATEUR PERFORMANCES  PLEASE CONTACT

Valerie McGuile
Administrator,
Drama League of Ireland
The Mill Theatre
Dundrum Town Centre
Dundrum
Dublin16

PHONE +353 (0)1 2969343
EMAIL dli@eircom.net

PLAYWRIGHTS

Samuel French Agency
Samuel French Ltd (London) and Samuel French Inc (New York)

The Samuel French Agency aims to support the livelihood of the playwright in order to maintain the theatre of today and to safeguard its future.    For this reason Licensing FEES (Royalties) must be paid for every amateur performance, regardless of whether or not admission is charged.
Always check the availability of the play for performance by amateur companies before commencing rehearsals.
The Drama League of Ireland, acting as agents for Samuel French Ltd, recommends that the work of the following playwrights always be checked regarding availability of amateur performing rights:
 
EDWARD ALBEE
SAMUEL BECKETT
ALAN BENNETT
MICHAEL FRAYN
BRIAN FRIEL
DAVID MAMET
PATRICK MARBER
MARTIN MCDONAGH
HAROLD PINTER
NEIL SIMON
TOM STOPPARD

Restrictions on the work of certain playwrights may be subject to change - if in any doubt, please contact the DLI Office. Amateur groups who approach professional agencies directly will inevitably be referred back to DLI.  

If you are unsure about the agent / or publisher please contact the DLI for the required information.
Playwrights who have been deceased for over 70 years are not subject to copyright. HOWEVER translations or adaptations of their work may still be subject to copyright law. (e.g. The Seagull by Anton Chekov trans Tom Stoppard)

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Tip Sheet for Performing Rights

Application form for Performing Rights

Samuel French Website: http://www.samuelfrench-london.co.uk

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