Create Tour Connect brings together 18 arts organisations from across the country, to support new shows to be developed and toured nationally. Since 2024 more than 3000 people have seen a Create Tour Connect show. The project has successfully secured funding from Arts Council England to support, develop and tour three more shows from 2028-2029. The first will be from the south east/ south west regions. We are looking for a new piece of theatre relevant to contemporary rural and community adult audiences (three hander plus one tech on tour) for a funded (minimum) 36 date tour across the rural touring network from late Jan - early May 2028. The development period will be 2027/2028. The company or artist must be based in the South East or South West region of England as defined by Arts Council regions. The company or artist must demonstrate understanding of or experience in touring to community spaces. We are looking for: Work that resonates with rural and community audiences nationally - this does not mean we are just looking for work which reflects specific rural issues. Work that is developed for small-scale touring and can be adapted to multiple settings. We are not looking for theatre aimed at children and young people or work that has previously toured. To develop a new show suitable for touring to rural venues. To support the marketing of the show by creating content for social media and PR. You must demonstrate strong communication skills and understand the requirements around administrating a 9-week tour. While tour dates will be pre-booked, companies will need to liaise with schemes and individual venues to confirm requirements and logistics. It is essential that you have the means to tour to rural and isolated communities. Many of our venues are not near to regular train, bus or taxi services. Applications will be via the Eventotron online platform. If you are already registered with Eventotron you can apply to Create Tour Connect 2 – South East/West. Otherwise, register for a free account and then apply to the season above. Deadline closes at midnight on 1st NovemberJob Summary
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Scripted or devised new writing, that could include physical theatre, but it should not be predominantly a circus or dance show. Job Responsibilities
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