Cheshire Rural Touring Arts has launched a new autumn artistic programme at various community venues across Cheshire.

The initiative, a partnership between Cheshire West and Chester Council and Cheshire East Council, aims to bring theatre, music, comedy, and drama to smaller towns and villages.

Councillor Lisa Denson, Cheshire West and Chester Council cabinet member for a fairer future, said: "A new selection of theatre; music, comedy and drama for all ages is coming to a venue near you.

"Thanks to the Rural Touring Arts there is no need to travel to larger towns, these performances are in village halls, community centres and libraries.

"Book early to avoid disappointment."

The programme features a range of performances, including a murder mystery, dance, gypsy jazz, and ghost stories.

More details about the performances and online booking can be found on the CRTA website.

The full programme includes:

  • Devilled Eggs by Black Liver: A mix of songs, stories, and poetry from B&B owners Roman and Prudence (September 21 at Upton Village Hall, September 28 at Great Budworth Parish Hall, November 29 at Farndon Community Club, November 30 at Hoole Community Centre, December 1 at Gawsworth Village Hall)
  • Wanderlust presented by Lara Deutsch and Adam Cicchillitti: A flute and guitar performance featuring folkloric music from around the globe (October 3 at Ellesmere Port Library, October 4 at Tarvin Community Centre)
  • AFTER ALL by Solène Weinachter: A blend of comedy, storytelling, and dance theatre exploring death rituals (October 4 at Theatre Porto, October 5 at Hoole Community Centre)
  • Kathleen Ferrier Whattalife! by Lucy Stevens, accompanied by Elizabeth Marcus: A play with music tracing the life of Lancastrian singer Kathleen Ferrier (October 11 at Macclesfield Library, October 12 at Goostrey Village Hall, October 13 at Neston Town Hall)
  • The Hidden Garden by Blah Blah Blah Theatre: A show about food poverty and community (October 26 at Theatre Porto, October 27 at Hoole Community Centre)
  • The Plot Thickens by Just Some Theatre: A dark murder mystery (October 31 at Vicars Cross Community Centre, November 1 at Plumley Village Hall, November 2 at Kettleshulme Village Hall, November 3 at Kelsall Community Centre)
  • From the Roof of the World by the Tashi Lhunpo Monks: A showcase of Tibetan culture featuring traditional dances and chants (November 8 at Five Villages Hall, November 9 at Neston Town Hall)
  • Christine Tassan and the Imposteures: A Gypsy jazz and swing performance (November 13 at Little Sutton Library, November 14 at Bosley St Mary The Virgin Church)
  • Silk Street New Orleans Band: A lively jazz performance (December 7 at Little Budworth Jubilee Hall)
  • After Supper Ghost Stories performed by Gav Cross: A festive storytelling show (December 20 at Audlem Scout and Guide Hall)

For more information and to book tickets, visit the CRTA website or the TicketSource website.