Rabbits

[John Pitt]

Hi folks, Had this email today from Anne and wondered if you had an answer. Apart from the unpleasanrness, possible smell etc - is there a ruling on this legally or H & S wise?
Opinions and knowledge gratedfully received.
Many thanks
John
 


 

Is there any reason why we shouldn’t use dead rabbits in their skins on stage?  Need them for a production of Private Peaceful but have heard it may not be legal.  I know all the normal health and safety stuff but is there anything specific?

 

anne

[CHERYLLUCY SLATER]

In todays world there must be an alternative? I'm guessing that Health and Safety wise it'd be like using raw meat of any kind on stage.
But risk Assessing that would depend on exactly what you are doing with them (i.e if they are being handled). An interesting one....
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[CHERYLLUCY SLATER]

I've just searched for the play and it was onstage last week.
Why not give them a call and ask how they got around the problem?
Cheryl

"28 June 2008
York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre presents
Private Peaceful (double bill)
Written by Michael Morpurgo
Directed by Jessica Fisher
Adapted by Jessica Fisher"

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[John Pitt]

Thank you Lucy and Seb. Next stop York Theatre Royal. Regards John