Applause Touring

12/06/2026

Thank you to the National Rural Touring Forum for a fantastic conference this week on the theme of 'connection'.

Over three days, we talked to friends and colleagues from across the rural touring sector about how they are overcoming challenges, pioneering new ways of working and championing the amazing work going on right across the country.

We were proud to speak about our artist development programme and Create Tour Connect and we're looking forward to strengthening partnerships in the future. Here's to conference 2027!

Arts Council England

Photo: NRTF/ RTDI

21/05/2026

We're very proud to have been nominated for a Rural Touring Award!
We'll be at the National Rural Touring Forum conference to celebrate all the amazing work happening across the rural touring sector. Will you be there?

18/05/2026

Congratulations! We are taking bookings for Tiny Planet now so if you run a community venue in Kent, Sussex or Essex, get in touch to experience this award winning show!

https://applause.org.uk/shows/tiny-planet/

🎭 Congratulations to Peter Morton for their outstanding work in tya (design) for 'Tiny Planet'! Presented by Half A String at Half Moon Theatre, this nomination in the Specialism category is a fantastic achievement. 👏

13/05/2026

We're excited to announce that of Chaos Theatre will be supported by the national touring project Create Tour Connect to take their brand new show to local communities across the country!

Three actors will perform over 100 parts as they reveal the greatest English myths and folktales, in the 36 date tour of A Country's Tale - Feasting, Fighting and Folk in spring 2027.

"We will make a unique performance everywhere we go. We'll incorporate stories from every corner of the country, so each audience member will feel truly connected to the show, their local community and their fellow theatregoers in other parts of the country"



Spot On Lancashire Artsreach Dorset Arts Alive & Flicks in the Sticks
Arts Council England

29/04/2026

We loved having performers Natalie Thomas and Stasha Dukic at our base at Southborough Civic Centre as part of the PlaygroundKent Festival.

Natalie and Stasha, alongwith their designer Sarah Allwright have been creating their In the Deep show for babies. Inside a tent they've built an underwater world with music, movement, puppetry and opportunities to explore. As part of developing the show, they offered a free ocean themed session for local babies and their grown ups.

Southborough Town Council

25/04/2026

Get ready to unleash your inner party animal this Get Creative Month!… 🕺✨

Join us for Dizzy’s Ultimate 80s Party Gameshow! A wild, interactive night packed with outrageous games, iconic 80s hits, and non-stop laughs! 🎤🎉

Step into a retro TV gameshow that never quite existed, where anything can happen and YOU could be part of the action. Expect big energy, bold costumes, and plenty of chances to win prizes along the way.

📅 15th May | 7:30pm | £5.00 Tickets Incl. After Party | 16+
📍 Arts Outburst Studios, Thameside Complex, Grays, RM175DX

So grab your friends, dig out your best 80s fancy dress, and get ready for a throwback night to remember!

🎟️ Find out more & book your tickets now:
https://www.artsoutburst.co.uk/event/dizzys-ultimate-80s-party-gameshow/

Applause Touring

09/04/2026

EYES DOWN IS IN TOWN!

This week, Winterton Hall Plaistow, Icklesham Memorial Hall & Pavilion, White Colne Village Hall and Selling Village Hall will play host to Just Some Theatre's brand new show Eyes Down.

We're delighted to have supported the volunteers at these venues who have worked tirelessly planning and promoting this event for their local communities to enjoy.

Eyes Down was chosen by the Create Tour Connect project to boost the development and touring of exciting new work for rural areas across the country.

07/04/2026

The sun is out and so is our new menu!

We've chosen 21 exciting shows available to book NOW for 2026-2027, ideal for community venues like village halls, churches and arts centres.

Including:

2 brand new shows created specially for the national Create Tour Connect partnership project.

3 top shows from our friends at Half Moon Theatre.

Plus magical puppetry, thought provoking one-woman shows, innovative retellings of classic novels, and a strong mix of music.

Discover the brilliant artists we'll be working with....

19/03/2026

VILLAGE HALLS WEEK. Did you know we work with over 100 host venues? Many of these are village halls.

We're shining a light on the amazing volunteers who run these halls across Kent, Sussex and Essex. They recognise the benefits live performances bring to communities. Thank you all for your commitment to bringing local people together ❤

Action with Communities in Rural England - ACRE