Agenda item

The Arts Theatre, 6-7 Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

Application

Licensing Reference Number

1.

St James’s Ward/ West End Cumulative Impact Area

The Arts Theatre, 6-7 Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JB

New Premises Licence

18/10704/LIPN

 

Minutes:

LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 5

Thursday 31stJanuary 2019

 

Membership:              Councillor Murad Gassanly (Chairman) and Councillor Rita Begum.

 

Legal Adviser:             Barry Panto

Committee Officer:      Kisi Smith-Charlemagne

Presenting Officer:      Michelle Steward/Kevin Jackaman

 

Relevant Representations: Environmental Health, Licensing Authority and two Local Residents.

 

Present:  Mr Lana Tricker (Solicitor, representing the Applicant’s Company, JJ Goodman Limited), Mr JJ Goodman (Managing Director of Applicant company), Ms Lizzie Scott (Managing Director of the Arts Theatre), Mr James Hopkins (Operations Manager for Applicant company), Mr Dave Nevitt (Environmental Health) and Ms Roxsana Haq (Licensing Authority).

 

 

The Arts Theatre, 6-7 Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JB (“The Premises”) 18/10704/LIPN

 

1.

Sale by retail of Alcohol: On sales

 

Basement and Ground Floor:

Monday to Thursday: 10:00 to 23:30

Friday to Saturday: 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday: 12:00 to 22:30

 

First Floor:

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 23:30

Sunday: 12:00 to 22:30

 

The premises may remain open for the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment from the terminal hour for those activities on New Year's Eve through to the commencement time for those

activities on New Year's Day

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

None.

 

 

Decision (including reasons if different from those set out in report):

 

Mr Kevin Jackaman (Presenting Officer) confirmed the application, advising that the Sub-Committee had before it an adjourned application from 8 November 2018 for a new premises licence.  He advised that Environmental Health Services and the Licensing Authority had maintained objections to the application and two local resident representations had also been received.  Mr Jackaman advised the Sub-Committee that the premises were in St James’s Ward and in the West End Cumulative Impact Area (CIA).

 

Ms Lana Tricker (Solicitor, representing the Applicant) informed the Sub-Committee that this was an adjourned application from 8 November 2018, for a family theatre business, run by Mr JJ Goodman and Ms Liz Scott. She informed the Sub-Committee that she did not intend to go over all the previous discussions as she was satisfied that members had read all the papers.  Ms Tricker advised that after the last hearing she was concerned by what was said by the Sub-Committee regarding her client’s website.  She informed the Sub-Committee that both the websites of the London Cocktail Club (LCC) and the Arts Theatre had been amended to reflect that they were two separate companies.

 

Ms Tricker advised that the LCC and Covent Garden Cocktail Club were separate entities. JJ Goodman was a Director of both companies and also a Director of JJ Goodman Ltd. The Covent Garden Cocktail Club was originally part of the London Cocktail Club and JJ Goodman had paid LCC £6,000 per annum to provide an online service for the CGCC. The full history was set out in detail in the supporting report.  Ms Tricker advised the Sub-Committee that under the Arts Theatre umbrella there was the Covent Garden Cocktail Club, Above The Arts and Covent Garden Social Club.  She added that there were different performance spaces, bars and cafés, and the premises had different areas and membership working throughout the theatre. 

 

Ms Tricker wanted to remind the Sub-Committee that the premises was historical and had been operating as a theatre since 1927. It was a leader of arts theatres in central London. Ms Tricker stated that all the details for the theatre performances were included in the new submission circulated to all parties.  Ms Tricker advised the Sub-Committee that her client was applying for the same hours, licensable activities and licensable areas.  She informed the Sub-Committee her client sought to amend the condition relating to the sale and consumption of alcohol in accordance with her proposal set out as condition 49 in the proposed list of conditions described as the clean list (after the track changes had been removed). 

 

The Sub-Committee then heard from Dave Nevitt (Environmental Health Services) who advised that he would maintain the representation made as he felt that proposed condition 49 did need rewording.  Mr Nevitt advised that he also maintained his representation due to the residents’ objections regarding noise, though he advised that he had investigated the noise history and acoustics for the premises and was happy as all relate to busking outside the premises; and a number of complaints had come from the premises itself. 

 

Roxsana Haq (Licensing Authority) addressed the Sub-Committee and advised that the Licensing Authority had maintained its objections due to the resident representations made so that they could provide any support had they attended.  Ms Haq advised that, apart from that, the LA was happy with the application.

 

The Sub-Committee raised queries regarding the Theatre’s current capacity of 350 and why it sought an additional capacity of 110 persons overall (80 in the basement and 30 on the ground floor).  Ms Tricker informed the Sub-Committee that it was a large space and the additional capacity allowed the Theatre more flexibility for customers to buy tickets when performances were taking place, and also allowed customers to have a drink in the bar areas when performances were taking place. The current conditions meant that the bar could not be used at all when performances were taking place if the theatre was full as the capacity of the theatre was identical to the maximum capacity of the premises. Mr Nevitt advised the Sub-Committee that most of the performances take part in the early evening, so he was of the view that the increase in capacity would have a minimal impact on the Cumulative Impact Area (CIA).  He also felt that on balance with regard to causing nuisance, theatres were not known to pose a risk.  Ms Tricker further advised that proposed conditions would remain, reducing the maximum capacity of the basement bar from 100 persons to 80 persons. She felt that 80 persons dispersing into the CIA was more positive than 100.

 

The Sub-Committee raised queries regarding the private pre-booked events, which were not part of the original licence.  In response Ms Tricker advised the Sub-Committee that members could host events in the Above The Arts space, however they would need to have members for Above The Arts.  Mr Panto (WCC Legal adviser) informed the Sub-Committee that private events would still potentially impact on the CIA and the policy regarding private events is that they are not considered to be an exception in themselves.  Mr Panto was concerned with the way private bookings could be used by non-members booked through genuine members.

 

Ms Tricker advised the Sub-Committee that the Above The Arts space needed the flexibility to be financially viable as it was linked to its membership.  Ms Lizzie Scott (Managing Director of the Arts Theatre) addressed the Sub-Committee and advised that the space can be used for performances and there was also a bar.  She said that the space can be used for producers and their guests, she advised that the space had multiple uses.  Ms Scott informed the Sub-Committee that on Monday nights when the Theatre is closed, or performances down stairs are not doing well, the space could be used for corporate events and VIP groups as there was different capacities on each of the floors.

 

The Sub-Committee sought confirmation of the costs for hiring the Above The Arts space.  Ms Scott advised the Sub-Committee that the price to hire the space was £50ph.  Mr Panto advised that he was concerned with the impact of the private events on the CIA, as it was unclear if events would be organised my members or their guests.  He advised the Sub-Committee that the bar areas within the premises had the potential to hold up to 140 people.  Ms Tricker advised that under the current conditions the premises had the capacity to hold 100 people in the basement bar.  Ms Tricker felt that the proposed terms and conditions lessened the impact on the CIA, she felt that the nature of the operation and the fact that members who book the space are required to attend and monitor the event.  Ms Tricker added that her clients had successfully operated a number of TENs with no trouble.

 

The Sub-Committee questioned the numbers of members who had signed up to the new membership scheme.  Mr JJ Goodman (Managing Director of Applicant company) advised the Sub-Committee that he was hoping for 5,000 members but would need to re-vet each member and this would take some time.  Members sought further clarification on the number of guest each member was allowed as they did not want one member and large numbers of guest.  Members queried if the applicant would be content on setting a fixed number of private events with a limit put on the capacity for each event.  The Applicants agreed that they would be happy with 20 events per year with a capacity of 80 persons per event, Ms Tricker added that food would also be provided at each event.

 

After reviewing the application, the further evidence submitted by the Applicant and the evidence heard during both hearings, the Sub-Committee were of the view that the application would promote the licensing objectives. The Sub-Committee was of the view that the theatre was a valuable cultural asset that needed support and it did not think that the additional bar use whilst performances were taking place would add to cumulative impact. The capacity of the bar areas had actually been reduced slightly and it was not considered that the consumption of alcohol within the theatre space during performances would be that significant.  

 

The Sub-Committee was satisfied that the concerns raised at the last hearing regarding the Cocktail Club and the lack of policy regarding membership had been addressed.  The Sub-Committee was also satisfied with the capacity reduction in the Basement bar and the clarity of the new conditions.  The Sub-Committee also made mention of the private events and discussed restrictions on the number of events and number of people permitted to attend. Whilst having regard to the residential objections and the interests of the wider residential community, the Sub-Committee was of the opinion that on balance the nature of the premises was low risk and the application would not have a negative impact in the CIA or to the licensing objectives. Therefore, the application was granted accordingly.

 

2.

Late Night Refreshment: Indoors

 

Basement and Ground Floor:

Monday to Sunday: 23:00 to 00:00

 

First Floor:

Monday to Saturday: 23:00 to 23:30

Sunday: N/A

 

From 23.00 on New Year’s Eve through to 05.00 on New Year's Day.

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

None.

 

3.

Performance of plays, Exhibition of films, Playing of recorded music, Performance of dance, Anything of a similar description to that falling within live music, playing of recorded music or performance of dance:Indoors

 

Basement and Ground Floor:

Monday to Sunday: 09:00 to 00:00

 

First Floor:

Monday to Saturday: 09:00 to 23:00

Sunday: 09:00 to 22:30

 

From the terminal hour for those activities on New Year's Eve through to the commencement time for those activities on New Year's Day

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

None.

 

4.

Performance of Live Music

 

Basement, Ground Floor and First Floor:

Monday to Sunday: 09:00 to 00:00

 

From the terminal hour for that activity on New Year's Eve through to the commencement time for that activity on New Year's Day.

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

None.

 

5.

Hours Premises Open to the Public

 

Monday to Sunday: 09:00 to 00:00

 

From the terminal hour on New Year's Eve through to the commencement time on New Year's Day.

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

None.

 

Mandatory Conditions

 

1.         No supply of alcohol may be made at a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of this licence.

 

2.         No supply of alcohol may be made at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or the personal licence is suspended.

 

3.         Every supply of alcohol under this licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

 

4.          (1)      The responsible person must ensure that staff on relevant premises do not carry out, arrange or participate in any irresponsible promotions in relation to the premises.

 

(2)        In this paragraph, an irresponsible promotion means any one or more of the following activities, or substantially similar activities, carried on for the purpose of encouraging the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises—

 

(a)        games or other activities which require or encourage, or are designed to require or encourage, individuals to;

 

(i)         drink a quantity of alcohol within a time limit (other than to drink alcohol sold or supplied on the premises before the cessation of the period in which the responsible person is authorised to sell or supply alcohol), or

(ii)        drink as much alcohol as possible (whether within a time limit or otherwise);

 

(b)        provision of unlimited or unspecified quantities of alcohol free or for a fixed or discounted fee to the public or to a group defined by a particular characteristic in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

 

(c)        provision of free or discounted alcohol or any other thing as a prize to encourage or reward the purchase and consumption of alcohol over a period of 24 hours or less in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

 

(d)        selling or supplying alcohol in association with promotional posters or flyers on, or in the vicinity of, the premises which can reasonably be considered to condone, encourage or glamorise anti-social behaviour or to refer to the effects of drunkenness in any favourable manner;

 

 (e)       dispensing alcohol directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of a disability).

 

5.         The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

 

6.          (1)      The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder must ensure that an age verification policy is adopted in respect of the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.

 

(2)        The designated premises supervisor in relation to the premises licence must ensure that the supply of alcohol at the premises is carried on in accordance with the age verification policy.

 

(3)        The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years of age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on request, before being served alcohol, identification bearing their photograph, date of birth and either—

 (a)       a holographic mark, or

 (b)       an ultraviolet feature.

 

7.         The responsible person must ensure that—

(a)        where any of the following alcoholic drinks is sold or supplied for consumption on the premises (other than alcoholic drinks sold or supplied having been made up in advance ready for sale or supply in a securely closed container) it is available to customers in the following measures—

            (i)         beer or cider: ½ pint;  

(ii)        gin, rum, vodka or whisky: 25 ml or 35 ml; and

                        (iii)       still wine in a glass: 125 ml;

 

(b)        these measures are displayed in a menu, price list or other printed material which is available to customers on the premises; and

 

(c)        where a customer does not in relation to a sale of alcohol specify the quantity of alcohol to be sold, the customer is made aware that these measures are available.

 

A responsible person in relation to a licensed premises means the holder of the

premises licence in respect of the premises, the designated premises supervisor (if any)

or any individual aged 18 or over who is authorized by either the licence holder or

designated premises supervisor. For premises with a club premises certificate, any

member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity that which enables

him to prevent the supply of alcohol.  

 

8(i)       A relevant person shall ensure that no alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on or off the premises for a price which is less than the permitted price.

 

8(ii)      For the purposes of the condition set out in paragraph 8(i) above -

 

(a)        "duty" is to be construed in accordance with the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979;

 

(b)        "permitted price" is the price found by applying the formula -

 

P = D+(DxV)

 

Where -

           

(i)         P is the permitted price,

(ii)        D is the amount of duty chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the duty     were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol, and

(iii)       V is the rate of value added tax chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the value added tax were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol;

 

(c)        "relevant person" means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a premises licence -

                       

(i)         the holder of the premises licence,

(ii)        the designated premises supervisor (if any) in respect of such a licence, or

(iii)       the personal licence holder who makes or authorises a supply of    alcohol under such a licence;

 

(d)        "relevant person" means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a club premises certificate, any member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity which enables the member or officer to prevent the supply in question; and

 

(e)        "value added tax" means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994.

 

8(iii).    Where the permitted price given by Paragraph 8(ii)(b) above would (apart from this paragraph) not be a whole number of pennies, the price given by that sub-paragraph shall be taken to be the price actually given by that sub-paragraph rounded up to the nearest penny.

 

8(iv).     (1)      Sub-paragraph 8(iv)(2) below applies where the permitted price given by Paragraph 8(ii)(b) above on a day ("the first day") would be different from the permitted price on the next day ("the second day") as a result of a change to the rate of duty or value added tax.

(2)        The permitted price which would apply on the first day applies to sales or supplies of alcohol which take place before the expiry of the period of 14 days beginning on the second day.

 

9.         Admission of children to the premises must be restricted in accordance with the film classification recommended by the British Board of Film Classification or recommended by the licensing authority as appropriate.

 

Conditions applicable to the First Floor:

 

10.      At any time when a theatrical performance is taking place, the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol on the first floor shall only be to persons attending the premises that have purchased a ticket for theatrical productions or comedy nights on that night only, and the provision and consumption of such alcohol shall be ancillary to the premises' primary use as a theatre.

 

11.      All windows to the first floor shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment or a theatrical performance is taking place.

 

12.      At any time when a theatrical performance is not taking place on the first floor, a video door entry system requiring membership to be checked before entry shall be operated.

 

13.      Live music on the first floor shall be restricted to non-amplified music.

 

14.      The first floor shall not be permitted to operate as a vertical drinking establishment, and seating shall be provided to all customers using the first floor.

 

Conditions applicable to the entire premises

 

15.      With the exception of members and their bona fide guests, no alcohol shall be consumed more than 30 minutes after the permitted terminal hour for the supply of alcohol.

 

16.      Licensable activities are only permitted under this licence as long as the premises operate as a theatre.

 

17.      There shall be a personal licence holder on duty on the premises at all times when the premises are authorised to sell alcohol.

 

18.      A Challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are recognised photographic identification cards, such as a driving licence, passport or proof of age card with the PASS Hologram.

 

19.      Substantial food and non-intoxicating beverages, including drinking water, shall be available in all parts of the premises where alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on the premises.

 

20.      Any consumption of alcohol within the main auditorium situated on the basement and ground floors must be in plastic or paper containers only.

 

21.      No drinks shall be permitted to be taken outside the premises.

 

22.      The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system as per the minimum requirements of a Westminster Police Licensing Team. All entry and exit points will be covered enabling frontal identification of every person entering in any light condition. The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Viewings of recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorised officer throughout the preceding 31 day period.

 

23.      A staff member from the premises who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system shall be on the premises at all times when the premises is open to the public. This staff member must be able to provide a Police or authorised council officer copies of recent CCTV images or data with the absolute minimum of delay when requested.

 

24.      (a) The number of persons accommodated at any one time on Sundays (excluding staff) shall not exceed the following:

·       Stalls -229

·       Circle - 122

·       First Floor - 60

·       Basement Bar - 80

·       Ground Floor Bar - 60

With a maximum capacity at any one time of:

·       Basement Floor - 229

·       Ground Floor - 122

 

(b) The number of persons accommodated at any one time on Mondays – Saturdays(excluding staff) shall not exceed the following:

·       Stalls -229

·       Circle - 122

·       First Floor - 60

·       Basement Bar - 80

·       Ground Floor Bar - 60

With a maximum capacity at any one time of:

·       Basement Floor - 309

·       Ground Floor - 152

 

25.      The operators of the business and/or the licensees shall ensure that any capacity limits set for the premises is properly monitored at all times. Information regarding the capacity shall be given to an authorised officer or Police Officer on request.

 

26.      A minimum of 7 working days' notice shall be given to the Environmental Health Consultation Team when there is a change to the theatrical production.

 

27.      On an open stage and elsewhere in the premises any permanently installed scenery should normally be made from the following:

- Non-combustible material; or

- Inherently flame-retarded fabric; or

- Durably-treated flame retarded fabric; or

- Timber, hardboard or plywood treated by a process of impregnation which meets Class 1 (BS 476-7) or Class-s3.d2 (BS EN 13501-1) surface spread flame; or

- Timber framing of minimum 22mm nominal thickness; or

- Medium-density fibreboard (MDF), plywood, chipboard not less than 18mm in thickness; or

- Plastics material subject to special consideration by appropriate Responsible Authority, being the Fire Authority; or

- Other materials acceptable to the appropriate Responsible Authority, being the Fire Authority.

 

28.      All materials used in finishing and furnishing the premises should, as far as is reasonably practicable, be selected so as to be difficult to ignite and provide a low surface spread of flame and low rates of heat release and smoke emission.

 

29.      All fabrics, curtains, drapes and similar features should be either non-combustible or be durably or inherently flame-retarded fabric. Any fabrics used in escape routes, other than foyers, entertainment areas or function rooms, should be non-combustible.

 

30.      The final exit gate to the street from the basement emergency exit shall be fastened in the open position when members of the public are on the premises.

 

31.      No person shall give at the premises any exhibition, demonstration or performance of hypnotism, mesmerism or any similar act or process which produces or is intended to produce in any other person any form of induced sleep or trance in which susceptibility of the mind of that person to suggestion or direction is increased or intended to be increased.

 

NOTE: (1) This rule does not apply to exhibitions given under the provisions of Section 2(1A) and 5 of the Hypnotism Act 1952.

 

32.      There shall be no striptease or nudity, and all persons shall be decently attired at all times, except when the premises are operating under the authority of a Sexual Entertainment Venue licence.

 

33.      The approved arrangements at the premises, including means of escape provisions, emergency warning equipment, the electrical installation and mechanical equipment, shall at all material times be maintained in good condition and full working order.

 

34.      The means of escape provided for the premises shall be maintained unobstructed, free of trip hazards, be immediately available and clearly identified in accordance with the plans provided.

 

35.      All exit doors shall be available at all material times without the use of a key, code, card or similar means.

 

36.      All emergency doors shall be maintained effectively self closing and not held open other than by an approved device.

 

37.      The edges of the treads of steps and stairways shall be maintained so as to be conspicuous.

 

38.      Curtains and hangings shall be arranged so as not to obstruct emergency signs.

 

39.      The certificates listed below shall be submitted to the Licensing Authority upon written request.

- Any emergency lighting battery or system

- Any electrical installation

- Any emergency warning system

- Ceiling

 

40.      Any special effects or mechanical installations shall be arranged and stored so as to minimise any risk to the safety of those using the premises. The following special effects will only be used when 7 days prior notice is given to the Licensing Authority and written consent is provided from the EH Consultation Team:

- dry ice and cryogenic fog

- smoke machines and fog generators

- pyrotechnics including fire works

- firearms

- lasers

- explosives and highly flammable substances.

- real flame.

- strobe lighting.

 

41.      No regulated entertainment shall be provided in the ground floor bar.

 

42.      Provisions of facilities for dancing shall be restricted to the stage in the auditorium for performers only.

 

43.      The provision of films shall be restricted to the auditorium in connection with a theatrical performance.

 

44.      The provision of live music shall be restricted to the auditorium and basement bar only in connection with a theatrical performance including musicals. A minimum of 7 days written notice shall be given to the Police and Environmental Health Consultation Team for any other performance of live music within these areas. Written consent will then follow if agreed by the Police and Environmental Health.

 

45.      Loudspeakers shall not be located near the entrance area.

 

46.      All windows and external doors shall be kept closed after 21:00 hours, or at any time when regulated entertainment takes place, except for the immediate access and egress of persons.

 

47.      No noise generated on the premises, or by its associated plant or equipment, shall emanate from the premises nor vibration be transmitted through the structure of the premises which gives rise to a nuisance

 

48.      Notices shall be prominently displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and businesses and leave the area quietly.

 

49.      Flashing or particularly bright lights on or outside the premises shall not cause a nuisance to nearby properties (save insofar as they are necessary for the prevention of crime).

 

50.      The operators of the business and/or the licensees shall exercise all due diligence so as to prevent the formation of queues outside the premises causing a nuisance.

 

51.      All waste is to be properly presented and placed out for collection no earlier than 30 minutes before the scheduled collection times.

 

52.      No refuse, including bottles, shall be moved, removed or transferred to or in outside areas between 23:00 hours and 08:00 hours.

 

53.      The premises shall have a comprehensive dispersal policy in action.

 

54.      An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and made available on request to an authorised officer of the City Council or the Police, which will record the following:

(a) all crimes reported to the venue

(b) all ejections of patrons

(c) any complaints received concerning crime and disorder

(d) any incidents of disorder

(e) all seizures of drugs or offensive weapons

(f) any faults in the CCTV

(g) any refusal of the sale of alcohol

(h) any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service

 

55.      A record shall be kept detailing all refused sales of alcohol. The record should include the date and time of the refused sale and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. The record shall be available for inspection at the premises by the police or an authorized officer of the City Council at all times whilst the premises are open.

 

56.       Patrons permitted to temporarily leave and then re-enter the premises, e.g. to smoke, shall not be permitted to take drinks or glass containers with them.

 

57.       Patrons permitted to temporarily leave and then re-enter the premises, e.g. to smoke, shall be limited to 10 persons at any one time.

 

58.       The sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises shall only be for persons:

 

·       attending the premises that have purchased a ticket for theatrical productions or comedy nights on that day.

·       whom are bona fide members (and their bona fide guests limited to 3) of the Covent Garden Social Club (which includes ‘Arts Theatre’, ‘Café’ ‘Above the Arts’ and ‘Covent Garden Cocktail Club’) who will only gain admission on production of a membership card and who are attending the premises for the purposes of, and ancillary to, the operation of the premises as a theatre. Membership to the theatre club can only be granted to applicants at least 24 hours prior to seeking admission.

·       attending any private pre-booked event, by invitation only, organised by a member of the Covent Garden Social Club with a guest list provided in advance which will be retained for a period of 31 days following the event and be made available for inspection by the relevant authorities.  There shall be no more than 20 such events in a calendar year and attendance shall not exceed 80 persons (excluding staff) per event.

 

59.       The theatre is to maintain an up to date membership list of members of the theatre club. The membership list is to be made available to a Police or authorized officer on demand.

 

60.       The premises may remain open for the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment from the terminal hour for those activities on New Year's Eve through to the commencement time for those activities on New Year's Day.

 

61.       No licensable activities shall take place at the premises until premises licence 17/00789/LIPV (or such other number subsequently issued for the premises) has been surrendered.

 

 

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