Read the latest news from the rural touring sector, and find current job opportunities. 

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“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. . .

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15
Oct
“Rural touring is a wonderful patchwork of magical moments!” – 35 years of Artsreach

Several rural touring schemes are. . .

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14
Oct
house southeast theatre network’s Pitch Up

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13
Oct
Exciting Opportunity to Apply for the Next Pitch Up (Rural)

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07
Oct
NRTF is recruiting a new Director

We are looking for a. . .

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23
Sep
“The touring ecosystem is fragile. This is a timely refresh of an important national resource”

Natalie Jode talks about the. . .

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22
Sep
Touring toolkit gets major makeover

The Rural Touring Guide gets. . .

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11
Sep
Off Grid

Arts Alive and The Courtyard. . .

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11
Sep
“We specialise in comedy – it’s about bringing the joy!” – Badapple Theatre’s 26-year laughter show

We catch up with Kate. . .

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14
Aug
How four new theatre shows with 140 dates will boost rural touring nationwide

We catch up with Dawn. . .

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30
Jul
Promoter Spotlight: The Rural Touring Dance Initiative visits Broadmayne Village Hall

Back in March, Pagrav Dance. . .

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23
Jul
Culturapedia Brings Arts and Culture to Blackburn and Darwen Market Halls and Beyond

Culturapedia Brings Arts and Culture. . .

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21
Jul
Smethwick Puppetry Festival

Applications are now open for. . .

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21
Jul
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme seeks new trustees

Highlights Rural Touring Scheme is. . .

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21
Jul
Matthew Linley - a man in cap looks at camera
Matthew Linley appointed new chair of NRTF board

Matthew Linley has been appointed. . .

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09
Jul
“The rural touring sector is a front-runner in making magical, impactful shows…”

Key speakers get ready to. . .

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06
Jun
Conference explores immersion and diversity

Tickets now on sale for. . .

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30
Apr
Bursary boost for NRTF conference this June

More than 20 bursary places. . .

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24
Apr
“As resources shrink there’s power and advocacy within networks…” – Holly Payton-Lombardo

As resources shrink and the. . .

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17
Apr
National project calls for South West show

Create Tour Connect is searching. . .

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17
Apr
Village Halls Week Spotlight – Frome Valley

It’s Village Halls Week 2025. . .

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24
Mar
Village Halls Week Spotlight – Newton-le-Willows

It’s Village Halls Week 2025. . .

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20
Mar
Village Halls Week Spotlight – Arnside

It’s Village Halls Week 2025. . .

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18
Mar
Conference Ballyhoo and Artist Showcases

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11
Feb
National Rural Touring Forum seeks New Chair of the Board of Trustees

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05
Feb
The Courtyard Hereford and Arts Alive Announce Off Grid

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14
Jan
Moving to Blue Sky

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27
Nov
Farnham Maltings theatre instagram

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14
Nov
Join us for the next Pitch Up (Rural)

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11
Nov
Harness the Green Potential of Rural Touring

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01
Nov
Snowy Social, 5th December

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21
Oct
Annual General Meeting Notice 2024

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03
Oct
Labour Party Conference Cultural and Rural Round-up

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02
Oct
Apply Now for Arts Alive’s Pitch Up Opportunity

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01
Oct
What Next? Rural – Meeting on Tues, Open to All

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24
Sep
Arts Alive Are Looking For Trustees

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23
Sep
Checking In and Standing In Solidarity With Those Affected by Racism

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19
Aug
📣 Open Tender 📣

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15
Aug
September Member Meetings

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13
Aug
Greater Visibility for Rural Touring Companies

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23
Jul
RTDI Call Out for Touring Productions

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16
Jul
Artists Opportunities With Applause

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15
Jul
Tell Us Your Conference Experience

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09
Jul
2-Day Training Offer for NRTF Members

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02
Jul
Access: Easy Read Schedules and Guides for the Conference

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06
Jun
Free Online Workshop for Members – Making Sustainable Environmental Changes – 2nd July

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23
May
Programmer’s Coffee Morning – 5th June

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23
May
We Are Hiring

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21
May
Conference Bursaries

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08
May
What Next? Rural – Language and Data

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25
Apr
Go & See Grants 2024

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23
Apr