Arts Out West tours high quality professional shows into village and community halls across West Cumbria. You can always be sure of a warm welcome from our local promoters who choose, promote and manage the events. As much a social occasion as a performance, a good night out is had by all! Each year we stage around 60 performances in community venues from Furness to the Solway.

Arts Out West was formed in 1999 and now has a part-time Artistic Director, Chris Bridgman, and a part-time Administrator, Jocelyn West.

We are part of Kirkgate Arts, a company limited by guarantee with charitable status, which also manages the Kirkgate Centre in Cockermouth. Arts Out West works in partnership with Highlights Rural Touring Scheme (www.highlightsnorth.co.uk) to deliver a collaborative programme of events across Cumbria.

Arts Out West is one of about thirty similar schemes in the UK, and is a member of the National Rural Touring Forum.