A host of top performers will visit villages across the county in Rural Arts Wiltshire's new autumn season.

The rural touring scheme was taken over by Posthorn Arts in April.

Now Posthorn Arts has unveiled its new-look programme and it is keen to hear from new village venues.

"Rural Arts Wiltshire is about village communities getting together to organise and enjoy affordable professional arts on their doorstep," said Nicholas Keyworth, of Posthorn Arts.

Up to 36 performances will take place between September and December in village halls, schools and other venues throughout Wiltshire.

The line-up includes some of Britain's top musicians, including jazz singer Sheena Davis, brass group Tubulate and the talented duo The Classic Buskers.

RAW offers a range of drama too including the Watermill Theatre's critically acclaimed I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls, King Villa's cabaret style Costa del Vegas and MSFits Theatre's Stick Granny on the Roof Rack.

Three story tellers are also on the programme Cat Weatherill, Jane Flood and Helen Chadwick with a capella group AMAR.

Family entertainment is on the cards with Circus Berzercus' Komedy of Errors, and two puppet shows.

Now Posthorn Arts wants to hear from people with ideas for new venues for the next season.

"We are looking for new promoters in Wiltshire who want to get involved," said organiser Ian Martin.

Tickets for all the events in the autumn season cost £6 or less.

For further information or a copy of the Rural Arts Wiltshire autumn 2002 brochure, contact Posthorn Arts on (01249) 713924 or e-mail ruralarts.wiltshire@virgin.net.