​MMuDS Seating, Attendance & Ticketing Policy

General

• All attendees older than 2 years of age must hold a valid ticket to be admitted to the auditorium. This includes children and infants who must have their own seat. They cannot sit on the lap of a parent or guardian in lieu of a seat. Children younger than 2 years of age may be admitted without a ticket but must be seated on the lap of a parent or guardian.
• For the safety and security of all patrons the following items must not be taken into the auditorium: prams, strollers, baby capsules if any description. These items can be left with the Front-of-House staff. MMuDS accepts no responsibility for any items left with any staff member.
• Aisles and stairways must be kept clear at all times.
• Cameras, audio and video recorders may not be permitted. Please check with Front-of-House staff.
• If you require special accommodation for wheel chairs, walkers etc please make this known to the Front-of-House staff upon arrival at the venue. This accommodation will be provided at ground level, with the specific location to be advised by venue staff. There is no wheelchair access to higher levels of the venue. With parties requiring accommodation for wheelchairs, every effort will be made to seat the entire party together.
• MMuDS reserves the right to refuse entry to (or to eject from) the premises any persons with objectionable behaviour.
• MMuDS reserves the right to refuse entry to (or to eject from) the premises any persons adversely effected by alcohol or other drugs.

Latecomers

• For the comfort and convenience of all patrons, latecomers can only be admitted into the auditorium at a suitable break in the performance. Suitable breaks vary between shows.
• If a suitable break prior to an interval is identified, latecomers may not be seated in their ticketed seats, rather in an area adjacent to an entrance or another area identified by venue staff, where minimal disruption will be caused to seated patrons. This is at the discretion of venue staff.
• Ticket refunds or exchanges are not available on the basis of late arrival or non arrival.

Children

• Most productions are considered to be unsuitable for children under the age of two years. If taking your child under two years of age into the venue, please be aware of the following concerns:
• Tripping hazards, row spacing, stairs, steps, steep rakes and the lack of light in the auditorium during a performance can be particularly hazardous when carrying an infant within the theatre.
• Production elements such as loud music, bright lights, pyrotechnic or other stage effects and show content can cause distress to infants.
• The potential for disturbance to other patrons by crying or restless infants. Please be considerate of other patrons in the venue. If your infant is causing a disturbance, we ask that you temporarily remove the infant from the auditorium.
• Patrons choosing to visit the venue with children less than two years of age are asked to liaise with the venue's Front-of-House staff on arrival at the venue.
• As the safety of children, parents and other patrons is of high importance, these concerns are brought to your attention for your consideration so that you and all other patrons can enjoy the show in a safe environment.

EvacuationIn case of an emergency requiring evacuation, please remain calm & follow the direction of the venue staff under the instruction of the Stage Manager. Evacuate in an orderly manner and assemble at the designated assembly area.

​TicketingThe following conditions are both of sale (including any resale or subsequent assignment) and conditions of attendance at the event:

• Tickets are available for purchase from a nominated ticket seller at the advertised price(s).
• Seat Allocation - where practicable the purchaser will be given the opportunity to nominate the specific seat row and numbers.
• Ticket prices may vary from one production to another. There may be different ticket prices for various shows within the season of a production.
• There are no concession prices.
• Student prices are valid for children/youth up to & including Year 12 Secondary College students.
• Group bookings may be available - group bookings relate to 10 or more tickets – these tickets must be all paid for at time of booking.
• Discount ticket prices may be available for members of other amateur drama groups (eg NECTA – North East Community Theatre Alliance) upon presentation of current, valid membership cards. As this discount may vary from year to year, please refer to MMuDS’ Secretary for clarification.
• Tickets for each performance may be available for purchase at the venue 30 mins prior to the commencement of the performance if not sold out beforehand.
• Tickets must be paid for at time of booking. (If unable to pay for tickets at time of purchase from the nominated ticket seller, please contact the Producer of the show for further information). MMuDS reserves the right to sell unpaid tickets and/or move selected seating placements if tickets not collected and paid for within specified time limits.
• If you require accommodation for wheelchairs, walkers etc please mention this at time of purchasing tickets. With parties requiring accommodation for wheelchairs, every effort will be made to seat the entire party together.
• Only prepaid tickets can be held for collection at the venue.
• No refund or exchange on any ticket except as required by law and as otherwise specified by the seller. If seeking a refund, proof of purchase must be provided. Tickets to MMuDS’ events and performances are non-refundable except in the case of a cancelled performance.
• Purchasers are responsible for checking tickets and confirming all information is correct.
• The right is reserved to add, withdraw, reschedule or substitute artists and / or vary advertised programs, prices, venues, seating arrangements and audience capacity.
• The right is reserved to charge a fee for the replacement of tickets.
• Late arrival may result in non-admittance until a suitable break in the performance. Ticket refunds or exchanges are not available on the basis of late arrival or non arrival.
• Non attendance at the performance due to illness, injury, work commitments etc are not grounds for a refund.
• The right is reserved to broadcast or telecast any event.
• Where student prices are applicable, suitable and valid identification must be provided for collection of tickets and at the venue.
• MMuDS is an affiliate of the Companion Card Scheme. The Companion Card contains a photograph of the cardholder and should be presented when booking or purchasing a ticket at events and venues, provided the cardholder requires attendant care support in order to participate at that particular activity. MMuDS will issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no cost.

The right of admission is reserved and is subject to the seller's terms of admission (Seating, Attendance & Ticketing Policy) as detailed on this page.

From Consumer Affairs Victoria - notes regarding refunds:

You can get a refund when:

• The product is broken and it is not your fault; or
• The product is different to the product you saw advertised

You cannot get a refund when:

• You do not have proof that you bought the ticket;
• You have changed your mind and there is nothing wrong with the product; or
• You bought the product for someone else and they do not want it.