MTLMusical Theatre Licensing

Musical licensing in Australia

Search by title to discover a show, then check the Australian representative for the exact edition you want. An overseas catalogue listing is a discovery lead, not confirmation that your group can perform the work in Australia.

Start with the regional catalogue

MTI maintains an Australasian site at mtishows.com.au. For a title listed by another publisher, use its official contact route to establish who represents that work in Australia. Representation can differ between titles and editions, so avoid relying on a general company name alone.

Send a complete production enquiry

Prepare your organisation name and type, town and venue, proposed performance dates, number of performances, seating capacity, ticket prices and exact show edition. Include whether the performers are school students or an adult company. This gives the representative the information needed to assess your proposal.

Check restrictions before announcing a show

Regional catalogue pages can list titles that are unavailable. Read the current title notice and get confirmation for your organisation, location and dates. Keep an alternative shortlist while your enquiry is being considered.

Budget from the actual offer

Ask for the applicable fees, materials, delivery arrangements and deadlines. If you plan to record, stream, translate or adapt the production, include that in your enquiry rather than treating it as part of the standard offer. Keep the written terms with your production records.

Official sources and next steps

For show facts, use the official rights-holder links in the comparison above. MTL is an independent discovery guide and does not issue performance licences. The rights holder confirms availability and the terms for your production.

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