Starting a Theatre Company?
There are a few things you need to do if you are starting to produce theatre.
Are you producing as an individual? You should always set up a Limited Company to protect yourself. It’s cheap and easy to do-it-yourself at Companies House online.
Think about insurance too. You’ll need something even if it’s just employers liability.
If
you are thinking of starting a Theatre Company to work in the
subsidised sector and you’ll be applying for grants. you need at least
to be a not-for-profit association. (The Arts Council of England - ACE
- have just introduced a thing called ‘Grantium’. A bit sci-fi! )
You don’t need to be a registered
charity. You can be an unincorporated group or association. You will
need a constitution though. There’s a free download at our new website - creativeproducers.club