20th April 2011Live and Local is Worcestershire's rural and community touring scheme. It brings professional artisits to village halls and community centres around the county, usually which don't see live performances. There is a wide range of events for all ages, with performances ranging from comedy to cabaret, from dance to drama, from poetry to puppetry.
The scheme is named Shindig because each performance should be a celebration of what a community can achieve. The County and District Councils subsidise the performances and manage the scheme, enabling local communities to stage and promote a high quality arts event.
The scheme is named Shindig because each performance should be a celebration of what a community can achieve. The County and District Councils subsidise the performances and manage the scheme, enabling local communities to stage and promote a high quality arts event.
Local promoters are given a 'menu' of possible events of all shapes and sizes for which to bid. Once their bid is accepted and agreed, the promoter puts on a professional performance suited to their local venue and community and sell tickets to it. It's that simple!
First and foremost, expect a good night out without having to travel for miles. Every act that appears is carefully selected, programmed and is guaranteed to be top-notch. A Shindig performance is also a great opportunity to meet other people in the community and to see live arts in an unusual setting.
Live and Local is currently compiling the 'menu' of shows for the 2011-12 season and constructing a new Shindig website which they hope will go live over the summer.
In the meantime you can keep up to date with all the latest Shindig news on the blog: http://shindiglive.wordpress.com/
To findout about evetns in your area or to request a'What's On' Guide, please contact Suzanne on 01926 402173 or suzanne@liveandlocal.org.uk
