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Film

From Ground Zero

Stories from Gaza

Fri 30 Jan, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

22 extraordinary stories, from 22 Palestinian filmmakers, living through the unimaginable.

Introductory talk with David Clinch...

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Haunted History Tour

We are thrilled to have been granted exclusive access to this beautiful home.

Hall 'Upstairs Downstairs' Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Fri 30 Jan to Fri 24 Apr
Hall, Bishops Tawton

A fascinating tour of the beautiful Hall house, a family home for generations, rich in historical elegance.

Stories of their...

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Music

Not the Cowboys Hoedown!

Fri 30 Jan, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Grab your cowboy hat and dust off your boots — it’s time to kick off 2026 in true country style!

Not the Cowboys galloping into...

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12A
Film

NT Live: Hamlet

Currently on stage at the National Theatre!

Fri 23 Jan to Sat 31 Jan
The Plough Arts Centre
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped...
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12A
Film

Avatar: Fire & Ash

Fri 06 Feb
The Plough Arts Centre

Legendary filmmaker James Cameron transports audiences back to the breathtaking world of Pandora with AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, an...

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Comedy

Live Nation presents

The Comedy Store

Sat 07 Feb to Sat 28 Nov
The Plough Arts Centre

The Plough Arts Centre is one of only nine UK venues to be chosen by The Comedy Store, London.

With nearly 40 years’ experience...

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Thu 19 Feb to Sun 22 Feb
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

A four-day feast of comedy, drama, spoken word, music, poetry and more will take place Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 February 2026, with a...

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Music

An evening of immersive sound and experimental performance.

Pattern Recognition presents: Astral Synthesis & Gnarled Fingers with Inhibitd & Matthew Greasley

Doors open at 7pm. Bar available. Cash preferred.

Sat 28 Feb, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

This event brings together four artists exploring different approaches to texture, rhythm, tuning, and atmosphere. From deep drones and...

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Workshops

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Introduction to Watercolours 3 week course

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be...

Sat 31 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: John Piper

This three week course (Saturdays 31st Jan 7th & 14th Feb, 10am-4pm) will take you through the basics of...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Spring Soap Making Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 13+. Under 16’s must be...

Thu 05 Feb, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery

Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Seed Pod Garden Ornament Pottery Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a...

Sat 14 Feb, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Helen McCormick

Join Helen for a fun and creative session where you can learn to make 3 beautiful garden ornaments...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Slow Stitching, abstract, Embroidery Hoop workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be...

Wed 25 Feb, 6:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Caron Hone

Come along a create a beautiful Embroidery Hoop.

You don't need to know all the technical stitches, or...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Rush Hat Weaving Workshop

Sat 07 Mar, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Jane Welsh Make your own Rush Hat, ready for the Spring and Summer sunshine! We will use checker weave and pairing to make these...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

3D Art Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a...

Sat 14 Mar, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: John Piper Join North Devon Artist John Piper for this unique two part 3D Art workshop where we will be using clay on a canvas board...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Bird House Pottery Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a...

Sat 14 Mar, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Helen McCormick

This workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Spring Green Man Pottery Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a...

Sun 15 Mar, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Helen McCormick

This workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the...

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Workshops
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Live Events
Theatre, Comedy, Dance, Poetry, Talks, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Rock and World Music
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Exhibitions
2 galleries. 24 visual arts exhibitions per year. Local and regional artists.
Venues
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ThePlough@StAnnes
Events & workshops at ThePlough@StAnnes, Barnstaple

Opening times

Box Office
Monday: 7-9pm (during term time)
Friday - Saturday:  10am - 4pm
re-opening 6:30pm - close.

Gallery
Wednesday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
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The Plough Café Bar Bistro
Kitchen & Bar Open

Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 2:30pm

Friday - Saturday: 5pm - 8pm

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01805 625925

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29/12/2025

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Patrons: Sir Michael Morpurgo O.B.E., Jenny Eclair, Sir Andrew Motion, Alistair McGowan, Show of Hands, Ian McMillan, Richard Digance, Tape Face, Dave Kelly

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The Plough Arts Centre is delighted to acknowledge the financial support of: 
Great Torrington Town Council, Torrington Town and Lands Charities, Devon County Council, Torridge District Council, Arts Council England, The UK Culture Recovery Fund, The National Lottery Community Fund, Boshier Hinton, Barnstaple Town Council, Davie Barnstaple Trust, Garfield Weston 

Supported by Arts Council England (logo) and The National Lottery

The Plough Arts Centre Limited,
9–11 Fore Street,
Great Torrington,
Devon, EX38 8HQ

Box Office 01805 624624