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Terms & Conditions of Hire Costumes are returned on their original hangers
Costumes are not returned in bin bags
1 The Hirer is responsible for the Hire Goods (as per invoice/order
Damp costumes/shoes are not packed into plastic bags
indicated) whilst in the Hirers care, custody or control and for any
Bar code labels must not be removed or obscured.
loss or damage to the Hire Goods. The National Theatre (NT) will
charge the Hirer the full replacement cost for any Hire Goods which
Disclaimer
are not returned.
The National Theatre does no accept any responsibility for any injury,
loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by any item hired from
2 The Hirer will effect comprehensive all risks insurance cover for
the National Theatre Hire Department. All items are hired as seen
the Hire Goods and will be required, on request by the NT, to
and the NT gives no undertakings as to their condition or fitness for
produce proof of such insurance cover before the Hire Goods leave
purpose. All items must be hired by the hirer for theatrical purposes
the NTs Costume and Props Store. Failure to do so is at their own
only. Your attentions is drawn to the following:
risk and they will be responsible for any loss/damage as set out in
section1.
Armour/ Weaponry
All armour, weapons, shields etc are hired strictly as dress props and
3 The Hire Goods remain at all times the property of
are not suitable for fighting purposes. It Is the Hire(s) responsibility to
the NT.
ensure that they are only used safely for theatrical purposes and ,
when not in use, are stored securely in a safe environment.
4 The Hire Goods must be returned on the date specified on the
order/invoice. NT will not refund any part of the Hire Charge when
Furniture/Props/ Costumes
Hire Goods are returned before the date specified.
All furniture and props are hired as theatrical props and should only
be used for that purpose. Whilst much of the NT hire stock has been
5 If the Hire Goods are returned after the date specified, NT will
used on NT productions, the NT does not provide any evidence of
charge the Hirer an additional sum calculated at the weekly rate, and
fire-proofing and takes no responsibility for the use of such items by
is entitled to recover from the Hirer other costs incurred by NT as a
the Hirer.
result of the late return of the Hire Goods. If after 7 days the Hire
Goods have not been returned NT will charge the Hirer the full
Electrical Goods
replacement cost of the Hire Goods.
All electrical goods are hired as non-working.
6 The Hire Goods are hired as seen. If the Hirer requires any
Uniforms Security / Police etc
alterations to the Hire Goods these must be discussed with and
All uniforms/hats etc are hired for theatrical use only and it is the
agreed by NT prior to the commencement of the hire. Any agreed
Hirer(s) responsibility to ensure that their use is not abused in any
Alterations must be carried out by a properly qualified seamstress or
way. They must be securely stored in a safe environment.
prop maker. NT is entitled to charge the Hirer the cost of replacing
any Hire Goods which have been subject to unauthorised alteration.
Headwear/ footwear including stilts.
Headwear and footwear is hires as seen. It is the hirer(s)
7 The Hirer is advised to view stock before making
responsibility to check that they are in a fit and safe condition to meet
arrangements for a hire. Where an arrangement to hire goods has
their requirements. Only trained persons should attempt to use stilts.
been made by telephone, email or letter, and the Hire Goods have
not been seen by the Hirer before the commencement of the hire, NT
Flame -proofing
will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that these meet the
Any costumes hired from the NT have been specifically created for
Hirers requirements and are available and in good order for the hire.
use in professional theatre. These costumes are not designed or
intended for use in play by children and the Hirer must ensure that
8 Where Hire Goods have been reserved in advance of the hire, NT
any costumes are not used for such a purpose. The NT does not fire
will not be responsible to the Hirer for any expenses incurred or
test its costumes and does not treat any costumes with flame
losses suffered either directly or indirectly, as a result of the Hire
retardant.
Goods becoming damaged, or otherwise unsuitable for hire or
becoming unavailable for hire for any reason outside the reasonable
All customers hiring stock from NT Hire are subject to these terms
control of NT. The Hirer is advised to insure against this eventuality.
and conditions.
Any advance payment made in respect of the hire will be refunded by
I agree that I have read and understand the above disclaimer. I
NT to the Hirer.
accept the terms set out in the disclaimer and Terms &
conditions,
9 Payment
Hire Charges are set out on related invoice. Unless otherwise
agreed by NT, the Hirer will pay the Hire Charge in full on collection.
In relation to invoice or RNTorder: ___________________________
Where NT agrees to invoice the Hirer for the Hire Charge, payment
will be required within 21 days of the date of the invoice.
NT may require the Hirer to pay on collection a deposit which will be
Signed by: _____________________________________________
refunded in full only on return of the Hire Goods to NT in good
condition (see paragraph 11 below) and on the return date specified.
NT is entitled to charge the Hirer reasonable additional charges to
cover cleaning and repair or replacement of the Hire Goods.
Print name; ____________________________________________
BACS PAYMENTS Bank: Coutts & Co. Account name: Royal
On behalf of (company, school etc)
National Theatre. Account: 08128162. Sort code: 18-00-02. Please
quote invoice number.
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Telephone payments: 020 74523970 (costume) 020 7820 1358
(Props). Please DO NOT send cheques.
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11 Return of Hire Goods
Hire Goods must be returned in the good condition,
that is in the same condition as they were in when the Hire began. In
Date: _________________________________________________
particular the Hirer must ensure that: