When the weather is sunny and warm, we become light-hearted and blithe. To celebrate sweet summer Big Picture Show recommends inspiring films with a positive message behind that will brighten your mood even on a rainy day!
Read More BPS RECOMMENDS: SUMMER FEELINGWe all love a good film based on a true story – the uplifting, the heartbreaking, heartwarming, inspiring, unbelievable and odd. This week’s BPS Recommends features films based on real life available to watch on TV over the next few days . . .
Read More BPS RECOMMENDS: TRUTHFUL TALESTo mark awards season in the film industry, this week’s BPS Recommends blog takes a look at some award-winning films that are on TV soon or available to watch online.
Read More BPS RECOMMENDS: AWARD WINNERSIn celebration of International Day of Happiness on 20th March we’re sharing our pick of feel-good, happy and funny films to lift your spirits, warm your hearts and make you chuckle.
Read More BPS RECOMMENDS: FEEL-GOOD MOVIESIn celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday 8th March, we’re sharing our top picks of films with feminist themes, strong female leads, female directors and women’s stories. You’ll also find information about our next Big Picture Show Online screening, a free dance show from Rural Touring Dance Initiative and a whole host of free films from our friends over at WOW Film Festival.
Read More BPS RECOMMENDS: WOMEN IN FILMWhat do you think of when you hear juggling? Possibly birthday clowns, or an ill-fated attempt at attending circus school off the A308, in a lay-by, in 1995? (Just us then??) Whatever your previous experience, chances are it won’t be anything like this! Poetic, absurd and stylistically dazzling, masters Patfield & Triguero are here to […]
Read More Artist Spotlight: Patfield & TrigueroThis year, Alrewas Live & Local came of age, celebrating 21 successful years. Promoter Richard Evans tells us what it’s been like… Back in 1998, the group, originally named Alrewas Arts, was founded by a villager with a vision, the late Wendy Jones. Wendy’s dream was to introduce more community art and culture to the […]
Read More COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: ALREWAS VILLAGE HALLFrom the start of the new Autumn 2019 season, Live & Local is phasing out the ‘Shindig’, ‘Centre Stage’, ‘Village Ventures’ and ‘Lincolnshire Rural & Community Touring’ brands and is renaming all its county networks Live & Local (followed by the county name) e.g. Live & Local Nottinghamshire, Live & Local Worcestershire. This will ensure […]
Read More Live & Local Brand RationalisationEdinburgh Fringe has been and gone for another year. The Fringe has always been a great way for us at Live & local to see new shows and hear about companies perfect for rural touring. We sent Mollie Davidson, Marketing Assistant extraordinaire to Scotland’s capital to see what the Fringe had to offer… The dance this […]
Read More Edinburgh Fringe 2019October is fast approaching and that can only mean one thing: the start of your new Live & Local season. Alongside stunning new acts, a selection of familiar faces will also be returning to the stage. We’ve selected a few newbies who are touring with Live & Local this year– read on and learn about […]
Read More New Season AW19/20 – Fresh Faces
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