Happy New Year from us all at Live & Local! 🎆 We can’t wait to see you at your local venue in 2025 for a new season of exciting performances for all to enjoy.

Our brand new Jan - June 2025 What's On Diaries are here! Pick up a copy at your local library, TIC or Live & Local venue. Or why not check out the digital version? Available now! - bit.ly/LiloWhatsOn25

Don’t Miss the Show Everyone’s Talking About! Have you heard the news? @PentabusTheatre and @NPtheatre mark their 50th anniversaries with a powerful new musical Make Good: The Post Office Scandal. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1e8… Tickets and info at liveandlocal.org.uk

We're delighted to announce that the BAFTA-winning animation heroes @brothersmcleod will deliver a special introduction of the Hungarian animated cult classic 'Son of the White Mare' at this year's Big Picture Film Festival. Tickets at ticketsource.com/livelocalti… #BPFF24 #Animation

Big Picture Film Festival & Welcome Here present ‘The Old Oak’. Director Ken Loach's final film about a pub landlord in County Durham forming an unexpected friendship with a Syrian refugee. Sat, 31 Aug, 11am at Holy Trinity Parish Centre 🎟️ticketsource.co.uk/livelocal… #BPFF24

Calling all performing artists! Join us at our next DART day at Lincoln Arts Centre on October 10th, 10am-4pm. Dive into rural touring, connect with industry pros and showcase your talent. Lunch provided and £150 expenses. Apply now liveandlocal.org.uk/get-invo… @Ruraltouring

🎬 Big Picture Festival Announcement! 🎬 Join us for a screening of Typist Artist Pirate King + Q&A with BAFTA-nominated director @_CarolMorley at The Bear Pit Theatre on Sat 31st Aug, 7:30pm. Pay-as-you-feel tickets 👇ticketsource.co.uk/LiveLocal… #BPFF24 #BigPictureFilmFestival

🎬 Join us at Big Picture Film Festival for an epic screening of brand-new documentary "Chasing the Sun" inc Q&A session with the film’s double BAFTA-winning director, Michael B. Clifford. 🚴‍♀️ Pay-as-you-feel tickets 🎟️ticketsource.com/livelocalti… @CTS_film @chasethesun_org #BPFF24

🎬 Announcing: Son of the White Mare at the Big Picture Film Festival! 🎬 Step into a magical world with this Hungarian animated masterpiece by Oscar-nominated Marcell Jankovics. Sun Sept 1st, 2PM at @BearPit_Theatre Pay-as-you-feel tickets 👉bit.ly/SOFTWM #BPFF24

As #GreatBigGreenWeek draws to a close, we’re reflecting on how we can continue to make greener swaps! We all know that rural touring is a great way to experience live art but did you know it’s better for the planet and your wallet too? Find out more 👇 bit.ly/GreenWeekBlog

We’re thrilled to announce that @BearPit_Theatre will be our silver screen home for this year’s Big Picture Film Festival! This 110-seater theatre is fully accessible and conveniently located in the heart of the town, making it the perfect base for this year’s festival. #BPFF24

🎥 Lights, Camera, Action! 🎥 We’re thrilled to announce the return of our 5th annual Big Picture Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon. Join us at the @BearPit_Theatre and other venues around town from Aug 29 - Sept 1, 24. More info coming soon! Supported by @OurTownTrust #BPFF24

Did you know that together with Rural Touring Dance Initiative (managed by The Place), we also help to programme professional dance performances in rural communities? Check out this fab trailer from Lila Dance’s show ‘Fault Lines’. youtube.com/watch?v=EbX7mc8B… #InternationlDanceDay

Our roadshows continue this week and our team are packing up the van and heading to Lincolnshire! Come along and say hello, grab a free hot drink and a slice of cake, chat to us all about rural touring and enjoy some quality live entertainment. #liveandlocalontour #Roadshow

We're celebrating #EarthDay2024 by taking a look at what makes rural touring green! Find out more about our mission to reduce our carbon footprint, top tips on how you can get involved and more facts and figures about rural touring over on our blog now - liveandlocal.org.uk/blog

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we welcome Sonrisa, the dynamic rootsy acoustic trio, to the stage! Drawing inspiration from Latin and world rhythms, their performance is a vibrant tapestry of emotions. For tickets and more information visit liveandlocal.org.uk/whats-on

As #VillageHallsWeek2024 draws to a close, we're thrilled to share our latest blog packed with top tips on how village halls can embrace sustainability and 'go green'. Find out more 👇liveandlocal.org.uk/blog/art… #GoGreen #Sustainability

🎉 Celebrating #VillageHallsWeek! 🏡 This week we honor the incredible village halls and the amazing people who make them thrive. We’re kicking off with some lovely quotes shared with us from our fabulous promoters. Join our inspiring network 👉liveandlocal.org.uk/get-invo…

Meet our Company Manager Kristie - the newest addition to the Live & Local team! Dive into our latest blog post and learn all about her Aussie roots and passion for the great outdoors! liveandlocal.org.uk/blog/art… #MeetKristie #NewTeamMember

You’re invited to a dinner dance like never before! Join Protein Dance for 'May Contain Food, May Contain You' – a sensory feast that transcends the boundaries of dance and theatre. Tickets & Info👇liveandlocal.org.uk/whats-on… @Ruraltouring @proteindance @rural_dance @ace_national