Arts Alive
1 Oct 2024
Calling all theatre-makers: rural touring needs you!
PITCH UP offers an exclusive opportunity to pitch your show to touring schemes from across the UK.
Never toured your show on the rural network before?
Have toured but only with some of the network?
Have toured but not for a while?
For this round of PITCH UP, we're focusing on theatre shows that are fully prepared for performance and ideally feature a cast of three or more. Productions should be versatile and adaptable to fit the unique needs of rural touring venues.
Not sure if rural touring is the right fit for your show? Questions about scale or fees? Let’s have a conversation ahead of your application - see details below.
PITCH UP provides a welcoming space, where you can pitch your show to programmers from across the rural touring network via a digital showcase.
An experienced panel of rural touring professionals can learn more about your show and also help answer your questions, address concerns, and explore how rural touring could be a great opportunity for your production.
After the showcase programmers can contact companies they are interested in booking.
The Dates:
Applications open Tuesday 1st October.
Applications close Friday 1st November
Showcase for successful applicants (via Zoom) Monday 25th November, 7-9 pm
Successful applicants will be asked to ‘pitch’ their show for 10 minutes with a further 10 minutes of Q&A with the panel. Pitches can use slides, audio and video in your pitch – the choice is yours!
Find out more and apply to be part of this unique opportunity (you will need to create a free Eventotron profile first): https://bit.ly/3SByVEP
If you need any assistance with the application or pitching process, please contact Hannah Prior at hannah@artsalive.co.uk