ANY enthusiastic voluntary group can become part of the Live & Local network. We also occasionally work with professional organisations such as schools, libraries and professionally managed community centres. You don’t need to have a ‘theatre’ or any previous experience in promoting professional arts events. Shows are available for big and small spaces, including village halls, churches, schools and community centres. You don’t need a stage or any special equipment.

It’s FREE to join the Live & Local network! Each show costs you from £250 (inc VAT). The fee usually takes the form of this minimum guarantee plus a percentage of the remainder of the box office receipts, after you have covered this minimum guarantee. The performances are subsidised and the fees are set so you can cover your costs and usually make a small surplus for your funds. We do not ask for any money up front and you can request more than one show per year.

Live & Local provides an annual Menu (usually in February/March) which contains information about a wide range of carefully researched high quality shows that will appeal to a broad range of interests and ages – including drama, storytelling, music of all sorts, dance, comedy and puppetry. The performers are all professional artists (individuals, theatre companies and musical groups) from across the UK.