The National Rural Touring Forum is the organisation that represents a number of mainly rural touring schemes and rural arts development agencies across England and Wales. Our members work with local communities to promote high quality arts events and experiences in local venues. NRTF's latest information leaflet is available to download click here.
The NRTF's international conference and showcase IVOC took place at the end of March beginning of April 2009. Click here for more information

The NRTF is part of A Night Less Ordinary an Arts Council England scheme in association with Metro, which will provide 618,000 free theatre tickets to anyone under 26 in more than 200 venues across England. The NRTF members taking part in this scheme include Creative Arts East, LiveLincs Rural Touring, Take Art, Carn to Cove, Arts Alive and Highlights.
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Set Aside is an occasional series of reflections on culture and rural England, commissioned by Culture East Midlands and the National Rural Touring Forum.
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NRTF's latest publication Eyes Wide Open - a practical guide to rural touring for companies and performers - is now available. Click here for more information.
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