Arts Council England

Incentivising Touring Scheme

Up to £500,000No closing date statedEngland

Repayable grants that help fund mid-large scale dance or theatre productions to tour in England, reducing financial risk for producers and investors. Repayment is made from box office income once a set level is reached.

What it pays for

  • Growth

Conditions to know about

Awards are up to 25% of a production's capitalisation costs. Productions must be new work or new revival, or a remount for a new or first tour. Tours must include at least 4 permanent ticketed venues in England with more than 400 seats, outside inner London, not owned by the applicant. Round 3 guidance is linked from the page.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

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