Arts performance set to return to village halls and community centres Arts performances are set to return to village halls and community venues this summer. Highlights Rural Touring Scheme is hoping to breathe life back into villages and towns across South Lakes, Eden and rural Carlisle. From theatre, dance, live music and cabaret performances to family shows and creative workshops, Highlights said it was eager to bring some of the UK’s best touring companies and artists back into rural community spaces. Kate Lynch, director, said: “Last year we had to cancel far too many performances, so it was with an air of optimism over adversity that we programmed this season into early summer.