Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Who we are

Highlights and our partners Arts Out West offer a programme of theatre, music, dance, contemporary craft and workshops for schools and community groups, at village halls and community centres in areas where there is limited access to arts activities. Performances take place across Cumbria, Durham and Northumberland. Performances and workshops also take place in schools. Highlights offers a wide ranging participation programme for schools and community groups, alongside its events.

What we do

Highlights Rural Touring Scheme connects over 65 venues, an army of volunteer promoters and an ever-growing list of artists. Together, we bring great arts and unmissable culture to rural areas, lighting up village halls, schools and community centres with music, dance, theatre and storytelling. Highlights offers a creative engagement programme alongside its events, organising and delivering participatory projects across Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland.