http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/54/section/9/1991-02-01Theatres Act 1968An Act to abolish censorship of the theatre and to amend the law in respect of theatres and theatrical performances.1978-07-31texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-171991-02-01 Provisions with respect to performances of plays Script as evidence of what was performed. <CommentaryRef Ref="c688252"/>91Where a performance of a play was based on a script, then, in any proceedings for an offence under section 2, 5 or 6 of this Act alleged to have been committed in respect of that performance—aan actual script on which that performance was based shall be admissible as evidence of what was performed and of the manner in which the performance or any part of it was given; andbif such a script is given in evidence on behalf of any party to the proceedings then, except in so far as the contrary is shown, whether by evidence given on behalf of the same or any other party, the performance shall be taken to have been given in accordance with that script.2In this Act “script”, in relation to a performance of a play, means the text of the play (whether expressed in words or in musical or other notation) together with any stage or other directions for its performance, whether contained in a single document or not.S. 9 extended by Public Order Act 1986 (c. 64, SIF 39:2), s. 20(6)The reference to section 5 repealed by Public Order Act 1986 (c. 64, SIF 39:2), s. 40(3), Sch. 3
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The reference to section 5 repealed by
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