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Surprising shows in surprising places… If you think that nothing happens in your local village hall except the occasional birthday party or exercise class take another look. This autumn, village halls and other community buildings across Warwickshire will come alive with some of the most innovative and exciting live entertainment from the UK and beyond. The Live & Local Community Touring Scheme works with voluntary groups from across Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire helping them to choose and promote professional live performance including music of all genres, theatre, storytelling, children’s shows and much more. These shows take place in the heart of local communities in venues such as village halls, churches and community centres. The Live & Local scheme is funded by local authorities and Arts Council England, enabling local people to enjoy great art on their doorstep. These performances offer a vital boost to community spirit, bringing people of all ages together to have fun and enjoy a memorable and uplifting night out. None of this would happen without hundreds of hardworking local volunteers who give up their time to host the events, sell the tickets and to make something special happen in their community! A Live & Local volunteer promoter from Fillongley in North Warwickshire said: “The shows altogether have brought in tranches of locals and have raised the profile of the village hall and its influence in the community. The shows have also attracted people from surrounding towns and villages, who go away impressed, maybe inspired, by our active friendly community.” The Live & Local autumn programme in Warwickshire includes a wide variety of shows to suit all ages and tastes, including: Angus and Ross will perform a cast of hilarious characters in spoof style Sherlock Holmes comedy, Holmes & Watson: The Farwell Tour. Enjoy an evening of mystery, reminiscence and frantic fun at Newton Village Hall on Wednesday 9th November (Tickets: 01788 860429), Fillongley Village Hall on Wednesday 16th November (Tickets: 01676 540072), Whatcote Community Centre on Thursday 17th November (Tickets: 01295 680689) and Church Lawford Village Hall on Saturday 19th November (Tickets: 02476 542860). The Descent of Man is a surreal theatre show by The Grand Theatre of Lemmings that is based on The Origin of Species and Darwin Awards. The performance features film, music, animation and heaps of eccentric Britishness. See it at Stretton on Fosse Village Hall on
Friday 11th November (Tickets: 01608 662848) and Weston under Wetherley Village Hall on Saturday 12th November (Tickets: 01926 632368). Take a journey to the heart of Zulu culture at Hurley Village Hall on Saturday 12th November (Tickets: 01827 874415). Zulu is an exciting South African group that perform a variety of dance, drama, storytelling and music; from afro-jazz to traditional psalms. Lock up your goats and hold onto your hats because smoking hot gypsy band, New Budapest Café Orchestra, are coming to stoke the fires at Pailton Village Hall on Saturday 10th December (Tickets: 01788 833113). Expect powerful eastern European folk songs, grief-stricken ballads and rollicking great dances. For full listings, visit the Live & Local website www.liveandlocal.org.uk or request our latest What’s On leaflet on (01926) 402173. ENDS Notes to Editors Link to all shows in Warwickshire on Live & Local website. For more detailed information about shows in your area contact sarah@liveandlocal.org.uk Images attached: Zulu, New Budapest Café Orchestra and Holmes & Watson: The Farewell Tour, Angus & Ross. High resolution versions available. Live & Local helps a network of over 130 village halls and community venues in Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire choose and promote professional entertainment. It is one of 40 similar schemes across the UK who are represented by The National Rural Touring Forum, making it possible for local people to enjoy professional performances in a venue close to home. www.nrtf.org.uk Live & Local in Warwickshire is supported by Arts Council England, Warwickshire County Council, Warwick District Council, Rugby Borough Council, North Warwickshire Borough Council and Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.