TOP shows were brought to country venues in a rural tour.

Cheshire’s Rural Touring Network has again been wowing audiences across the county with a diverse programme of live theatre, music and dance performed in Cheshire’s rural venues.

In the last year, more than 1,000 people enjoyed performances in Vale Royal, with the audiences across the whole Cheshire area reaching 7,645.

A Mini Network especially for children aged between two and six years old also ran, with a total audience of 1,044 people.

Cheshire’s Rural Touring Network’s Autumn Season will kick off in September, bringing even more laughter, drama, music and dance.