Villages in Action was established in 2001 to bring live performance, arts and cultural events to rural communities across Devon. For over two decades we’ve worked alongside communities to grow opportunities for Devon’s towns and villages to host a whole range of excellent creative work – across dance, theatre, music, circus, spoken word, poetry, visual arts and more.

A hallmark of rural touring is the hospitality and collaboration between community and visiting artists that happens in villages across the UK. Artists share time and experiences with local residents - friendships are made, performances are hosted in informal and unlikely spaces, rural communities get to see excellent work on their doorsteps.

Since 2021, we have embarked on a new journey – to shift the way we think about rural touring in Devon. With our network of promoters and co-curators, we are reimagining the way communities create and welcome in new work and the people who make it.

Through our [Agri]Culture model, we aim to strengthen the voice of our towns and villages in both hosting and creating work that reflects our changing communities and the wider world.