I agree with a number of the points raised on the initial post. I have a question for Anna. What is your thoughts on this seen as you asked the initial question? The Mandurah Performing Arts Centre would be classed as a professional venue yet it is used by amateur companies (please correct me if I am wrong) does this make the production a professional one? I think not! Also you have stated Beauty and the Beast as an example. I know for a fact that anyone using the Australian Productions set would have difficulty finding a venue to mount the production so they would have to look at putting it on at a professional venue. It is interesting though to note that certain companies that hold the rights to certain shows will not let amateur companies perform certain shows in some professional venues without charging that company professional rights!! I'm sure that this isn't the last we'll hear about these types of ventures by amateur theatre groups.

Alex