Wonder Women!
18 – 21 March
Funny and engaging! Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen brings her unique blend of humour and musical excellence to the stage.
Bringing brilliant live arts to rural communities
What’s On
From captivating theatre to toe-tapping music and hands-on workshops, Highlights brings unforgettable cultural events to village halls and community venues across the North. Explore our latest programme and find a show near you.
We’re Not Getting A Dog
This is a story about passive aggressive letter writing, early morning jet washing and making…
Eyes Down
A truly immersive comedy thriller where you play bingo for real prizes!It’s Bingo Night at…
Diyet & The Love Soldiers
Diyet & The Love Soldiers is alternative country, folk, roots and traditional music with catchy…
The Pocket Choral Society
A comedy, a cappella touring show combining beautiful close harmony singing and quirky songwriting, with…
What we do
Arts that Connect, Inspire, and Enrich
Live Events
We work with a network of volunteer promoters to programme live events into rural communities, bringing quality cultural opportunities to remote areas.
Schools & Community
We offer affordable creative workshops to schools and community groups, inspiring the next generation of performers and audiences.
Artist Support
We work with a broad range of artists, companies and creative practitioners, supporting the development of regional, national and international talent.
Our Impact
25+ Years of Cultural Enrichment
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The latest news
Have you seen some Penguins?
This December, children across County Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria were whisked off on an unexpected…
‘Amazing and Uplifting’: KnottedHawk Dance Company Takes Schools on ‘The Quest for Planet P’
Image: Owen Peters KnottedHawk Dance Company has received glowing reviews from school pupils following a…
Duane Forrest at Bardsea Malt Kiln Village Hall
It was a triple celebration for Highlights last week, as we opened our Autumn 2025…
“[We’re] very privileged to see such beautiful work in such a rural area.”
– Carolyn Richardson, Stanhope
