SCARY Little Girls will be bringing their highly acclaimed brand of drama, comedy, music and literature to libraries across the West Country, including Launceston and Bude, due to a significant award from the Arts Council.

The funding will allow the group to take some of their most popular shows, as well as two brand new ones, to libraries — both big and small — across Cornwall. Additionally, the group will take the tour further afield, to Exeter and Bristol.

Rebecca Mordan, artistic director of Scary Little Girls, said: “It is fantastic to have the value of our work recognised and to be given the means to develop new work and share it with an even wider audience. Not only do we get to perform in new venues for people who may not go to traditional theatres, but we will also be running workshops so that other arts practitioners and theatre groups might do the same.”

The company’s rich repertoire of shows will allow them to choose the most appropriate show for each library.

Rebecca continued: “Our critically lauded show about the famous Bronte family, The Full Bronte!, is great for larger libraries such as Launceston or Camborne, whereas the smaller libraries of Bude or Wadebridge would be more suited to StorySmiths — a showcase of readings from Cornish literature, song and local food stuffs.

“We’ll also be touring a hugely popular cabaret pub quiz called It’s Your Round!, as well as the ridiculously funny spoof radio show entitled I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Minute. Each has been specially chosen to suit the audience and venue.”

Additional funding for the project will be provided by the Hall for Cornwall and Cornwall Library Services, as well as private donations.

Merryn Kent of Cornwall Library Services added: “We are proud to contribute towards this exciting new initiative, bringing entertainment and culture to communities throughout the country and further afield.”

Commencing in November, the performances will take place in libraries of Liskeard, Falmouth and Penzance, as well as venues in Grampound, Lelant and even Exeter. Performances in Launceston and Bude will take place in spring 2017.

Further information about dates, times and booking can be found on the Scary Little Girls website as it becomes available on www.scarylittlegirls.co.uk.