Hosting Outdoors - Applause Rural Touring

A performer crouches down as a child jumps over them. They are in a field with a crowd behind them

From walkabout acts to static performances, we commission shows that have the colour, energy and entertainment to delight your visitors and bring your event to life.

Featuring beautiful puppets, playful physical theatre, fascinating stories and lots of opportunities to interact, we’ve chosen a mix of shows to suit events of all sizes from small village fetes to large festivals. The artists will perform from 20-45 minutes per performance and up to 3 times during the day. They will either walkabout among your visitors or be stationary, encouraging audiences to draw a crowd.

We have commissioned the artists to create shows which work well in a range of settings, from fields and village greens to playgrounds and public spaces.

The shows will captivate your visitors with stories of huge crabs discovered in Margate in 1861 (Caspian’s Storm), the ancient tradition of telling important news to the bees (Tidings for the Bees) and how everyday objects can create a magical world (Zig Zag). They can wonder at how a fortune telling machine works with such accuracy (Stephanie Definitely Reads Your Fortune), delight at beautiful butterfly puppets (The Butterfly House) and follow dancers and a replica tractor in a harvest parade (Tractor Time!)

We are pleased to welcome back Sonia Sabri Company with their new show The Gazelle and the Hunter and there is another opportunity to book ARCADE Mini from Casson & Friends with their playful games for all ages.

We offer financial subsidies so event organisers can benefit from lower booking fees. We also provide a range of services from administration and marketing to advice and support, all within the show costs.

Browse the Outdoor Menu to explore our available shows and contact Sam at touring@applause.org.uk or 01892 457635 to book an Applause show for your event.

The audience was extremely impressed by the high quality of the act. It was especially engaging for children- who absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for facilitating it for us. It really helped make our Yard Sale event seem special. We could never dream of affording such a high quality group without Applause.

Feedback from St.Barnabas School, Kent after a performance of Arcade Mini

From walkabout acts to static performances, we commission shows that have the colour, energy and entertainment to delight your visitors and bring your event to life.

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