CRTA present a rich-mix of professional high-quality theatre, music, dance, comedy, and family shows. With great thanks to all our volunteer community promoters who select and host these shows; providing a warm welcome to audiences across Cheshire, in village halls, community centres, libraries and cultural & educational venues.

Cheshire Rural Touring Arts

Autumn 2026 Coming Soon

We’ve had a brilliant Spring 2026 season of high quality theatre, music, dance, storytelling and family shows with you on your doorstep. We have many more shows coming up in Autumn. These will be posted on our What’s On page shortly.

We hope to see you there soon!

What's On

  • “We’re so lucky to have this at Neston Town Hall on a Sunday afternoon, I could have trekked over to Liverpool and paid 6 times the price for a ticket and still not seen something of this quality.”

    — CRTA Audience Member, Neston

  • “How lucky to watch such a high calibre production in a local setting.”

    — CRTA Audience Member

  • “Just come back from another foot tapping show at Winsford Library. The Canadian group , were so full of energy. We have seen many many shows and none have disappointed us. Thank you to all involved in the hard work involved to make these shows happen.”

    — CRTA Audience Member, Winsford

  • “As soon as the brochure comes out, we go through and book all the shows we want to see. Earlier we saw a very moving play. Later we are in for some cookery with power tools! What a variety!”

    — CRTA Audience Member

  • “Delightfully entertaining and uplifting. Long live alternative entertainment like this!”

    — CRTA Audience Member

  • “Top rate - not what you'd expect in a village hall!!”

    — CRTA Audience Member

  • “Every time I work with you, I feel so supported and valued. It’s an absolute pleasure…you all go above and beyond what is expected of your roles…I hope you know how fantastic you all are”.

    — Artist, Gav Cross

  • "The events are magical, I can feel the magic in the air”

    — CRTA Promoter

  • “CRTA do a lot for us, we appreciate you finding us shows, there’s a vetting and a mark of quality”

    — CRTA Promoter

  • “We can build trust with our community”

    — CRTA Promoter

  • “We appreciate intergenerational and accessible events that bring people together. 'Moonsmile' was a beautiful work that was inclusive to those with Autism, and we could see the difference this show made to the community”.

    — CRTA Promoter