The Rudes tour to a wonderful circuit of venues, many of which we have been visiting for many years. We have built strong relationships with the communities that host us, and returning to these places year after year is an important part of what we do.

We are always interested in hearing about potential new venues and, when our touring schedule allows, adding new communities to our circuit.

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Could The Rudes perform at your venue?

Our shows are designed to tour to a wide variety of locations. Village greens, gardens, private grounds and other outdoor spaces can all make excellent venues.

Before adding a new venue, there are a few practical things we need to consider. We will usually need:

• a suitable outdoor performance area with enough space for the show and audience;

• reasonable vehicle access for our company and equipment;

• access to toilets for the audience and company;

• suitable accommodation for our touring team where the venue is more than approximately an hour's drive from our base;

• a local organiser or organisation able to help promote the performance within the community; and

• the potential to attract a viable audience. As a guide, we usually need an audience of around 120 people for a performance to break even.

We particularly value opportunities to perform in rural communities where access to professional theatre may be limited.

 

Interested in hosting The Rudes?

If you have a venue in mind, we'd be delighted to hear about it. Please use our Contact Form and tell us a little about the venue, its location and the organisation or community you represent.

You can also view or download our Hosting a Show information below, which explains in more detail how our touring arrangements work.