“The Night Out scheme has been transformative for us…” – Village Halls Week 2026
As part of Village Halls Week 2026 we spotlight Neuadd Bentref Llangoed Village Hall in. . .
“Culture coming to rural locations is vital to health and wellbeing” – Village Halls Week 2026
As part of Village Halls Week 2026 we spotlight Lazonby in Cumbria which has a. . .
Southwest theatre company joins Create Tour Connect
Falmouth based company Pipeline Theatre has been awarded funding to develop their new production George. . .
A celebration of the stars of rural touring for International Women’s Day
As part of International Women's Day celebrations we asked you to tell use about the. . .
“We are all people trying to make sense of a very complicated world”
As part of International Women's Day celebrations we profile soul artist ADANNAY who toured three. . .
Village hall volunteers at forefront of research into wellbeing and economic impact
A national survey of volunteers involved in rural touring is now underway. The research will. . .
Dance Company’s Homage To Historic Site
A dance company descended on a magical Roman site to connect with their ancient Turkish. . .
Conference Artists Call Outs
We are now looking for rural touring artists interested in taking part in our conference,. . .
Save the Date – NRTF Conference 2026
Save the date for this years NRTF Conference, taking place in Wolverhampton this June.
Off Grid Applications Open
Off Grid Applications Open. Arts Alive and The Courtyard Hereford proudly present Off Grid –. . .
Abigail Reeve becomes Director of National Rural Touring Forum
We are delighted to announce that Abigail Reeve has been appointed as Director of NRTF. . .
“Forty years is a milestone that’s testament to the resilience and adaptability of rural communities” – Four decades of North East Arts Touring
Several rural touring schemes are celebrating significant anniversaries. We go north of the border to. . .
“People feel less isolated by coming to our shows – it’s the community’s sitting room” – 30 years of Spot On Lancashire
Several rural touring schemes are celebrating significant anniversaries. We speak to Spot On Lancashire who. . .
“Rural touring is a wonderful patchwork of magical moments!” – 35 years of Artsreach
Several rural touring schemes are celebrating significant anniversaries right now. We speak to Artsreach who. . .
NRTF is recruiting a new Director
We are looking for a new Director to lead our team of staff and freelancers.. . .
“The touring ecosystem is fragile. This is a timely refresh of an important national resource”
Natalie Jode talks about the new Rural Touring Guide that has been revamped and modernised. . .
Touring toolkit gets major makeover
The Rural Touring Guide gets its first revamp in more than 20 years.
Off Grid
Arts Alive and The Courtyard Hereford proudly present Off Grid – a ‘scratch night’ showcasing. . .
“We specialise in comedy – it’s about bringing the joy!” – Badapple Theatre’s 26-year laughter show
We catch up with Kate Bramley from North Yorkshire's Badapple Theatre about bringing merriment to. . .
How four new theatre shows with 140 dates will boost rural touring nationwide
We catch up with Dawn Badland from Applause Rural Touring about the transformative impact of. . .
Promoter Spotlight: The Rural Touring Dance Initiative visits Broadmayne Village Hall
Back in March, Pagrav Dance Company visited Broadmayne Village Hall on their RTDI tour. Alongside. . .
Culturapedia Brings Arts and Culture to Blackburn and Darwen Market Halls and Beyond
Culturapedia Brings Arts and Culture to Blackburn and Darwen Market Halls and Beyond Culturapedia, the. . .
Smethwick Puppetry Festival
Applications are now open for Smethwick Puppetry Festival 2026! If you’re an artist or company. . .
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme seeks new trustees
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme is seeking new trustees for its Board of Directors. Highlights is. . .
Matthew Linley appointed new chair of NRTF board
Matthew Linley has been appointed as the new chair of the National Rural Touring Forum. . .
“The rural touring sector is a front-runner in making magical, impactful shows…”
Key speakers get ready to descend on Newbury for our 2025 conference.
Conference explores immersion and diversity
Tickets now on sale for conference in Newbury 24-26 June
Bursary boost for NRTF conference this June
More than 20 bursary places are available for people wishing to attend this summer’s National. . .
“As resources shrink there’s power and advocacy within networks…” – Holly Payton-Lombardo
As resources shrink and the need to demonstrate value intensifies, NRTF director Holly Payton-Lombardo highlights. . .
National project calls for South West show
Create Tour Connect is searching for a new piece of touring theatre from a South. . .
Village Halls Week Spotlight – Frome Valley
It’s Village Halls Week 2025 and National Rural Touring Forum is shining a light on. . .
Village Halls Week Spotlight – Newton-le-Willows
It’s Village Halls Week 2025 and National Rural Touring Forum is shining a light on. . .
Village Halls Week Spotlight – Arnside
It’s Village Halls Week 2025 and National Rural Touring Forum is shining a light on. . .
