Understanding Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) – A Practical Workshop for Producers

Are you a producer or part of a theatre company looking to navigate Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) with confidence? 

Pay What You Can (PWYC), up to £15 approx.

Registration here

• Location: Online via Zoom

Join us for an informative and practical workshop designed to help you understand TTR, who qualifies, and what expenditures may be eligible.

Through this session, Salome Wagaine, a producer experienced in leveraging TTR for multiple productions, will offer real-life examples to demonstrate eligible and ineligible expenses, helping you demystify the process without the jargon.  Please note, that Salome is not an accountant and will not be offering tax advice; rather, will share how she’s previously used the scheme to estimate returns and simplify the TTR application process.

Note: This workshop is an informational session, not professional tax advice.

Workshop Overview:

Who’s it for?
This session is ideal for producers and theatre companies interested in understanding the basics of Theatre Tax Relief, with real-world insights into how TTR can help bring more financial support to your production efforts.

Session Outline:

• 6:00 PM – Welcome and introductions
• 6:05 PM – Introduction to Creative Tax Reliefs and TTR
  • Background and eligibility requirements
• 6:10 PM – Case Study: A TTR-eligible Production
  • Step-by-step example of TTR-eligible income and expenditures
  • Marking eligible and partially eligible spends (e.g., preview/opening week costs)
  • Determining the rate (touring vs. non-touring)
• 6:45 PM – Q&A
• 7:00 PM – Practical Exercise: Salome offers a sample budget to refer 
• 7:30 PM – Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
• 8:00 PM – Wrap-up and finish

If you require BSL or other access requirements, please let us know via producergathering@marlboroughproductions.org.uk

This workshop will empower you with foundational knowledge about TTR, providing practical tools to approach your claims with greater confidence.

Look forward to seeing you there!