Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
Imagine the joy of seeing an exquisite show at The Sage, or a puppet show which is so good it sold out every performance at the Edinburgh Festival, or attending a gig by musicians applauded by Radios 2, 3, 4 and Classic fm. Now imagine going along to your local village hall or community centre and seeing those very shows within walking distance of your front door… Coming up this Spring community venues across
Highlights North, the community touring scheme overseeing these shows, is one of 41 community and rural touring schemes across the country. The scheme works by recruiting keen volunteers with a suitable-sized venue from tiny outlying village halls to community centres performing as a hub for larger, urban areas. These volunteers then host the night, sell the tickets, and help market the show. Highlights receives funding from Blyth Valley District Council, Wansbeck District Council, other Northumberland district authorities, the Arts Council, the Northumberland Strategic Arts Forum, and the European Development Fund.
