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Film
Today!

Marty Supreme

Fri 13 Feb to Sat 21 Feb
The Plough Arts Centre
Enjoy Timothee Chalamet's Golden Globe winning performance in Marty Supreme. A bold new film from director Josh Safdie, starring Marty...
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Music
Today!

Galentines Silent Disco

Fri 13 Feb, 7:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Celebrate friendship, family, and fabulous vibes with a night out that’s...

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Theatre

Bubbles in Wonderland

Thu 19 Feb, 1:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Back by popular demand, Bubbles LaFae returns to The Plough with her...

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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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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Amanita Grove: Deep Beneath The Canopy

Suitable for all ages.

Thu 19 Feb, 6:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Amanita Grove presents a journey through the woods, uncovering the secrets of trees and hidden life within the forest through sound,...

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Poetry/Spoken Word

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

The Bard of Windmill Hill: Brick by Brick

Suitable for ages 14+.

Thu 19 Feb, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

The Bard of Windmill Hill is an award-winning poet, lyrical comedian and stand-up philosopher who has performed at theatres and...

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Lost for words: Tube tops and tribulations of a falling woman

Suitable for ages 16+.

Thu 19 Feb, 8:15pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Sally is furious, she's lost her cherry, and now she's losing the plot. She's almost on the wagon, she's on the verge of breakdown, and...

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Black Box Theatre: The Ghost of Thornwood Junction

Suitable for ages 15+.

Fri 20 Feb, 5:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Black Box Theatre is a new company from Ilfracombe.

It began when I was asked to contribute something for Studio Theatre's...

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Workshops

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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Winter Wax Melts

Wed 25 Feb, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing

This month we‘ll be making waxmelts to chase away those winter bugs, help...

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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

Weave a Willow Stag or Deer Head

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

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

Tutor: Lucy Turner

On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a stunning Stag or Deer...

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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

Nearly full

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 in Watercolours Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

Sat 04 Apr, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall

Tutor: John Piper

Come along and join North Devon Artist John Piper for a day painting a vibrant loose Spring scene in...

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Workshops
Get involved! Creative workshops in house or at your local school or organisation
Live Events
Theatre, Comedy, Dance, Poetry, Talks, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Rock and World Music
Films
The best range of mainstream, art house and foreign language films in North Devon
Exhibitions
2 galleries. 24 visual arts exhibitions per year. Local and regional artists.
Venues
What's on at our other venues around North Devon.
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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Please ring the buzzer to be admitted on Wednesday

The Plough Café Bar Bistro
Kitchen & Bar Open

Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 2:30pm

Friday - Saturday: Bar open 1 hour before events

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01805 625925

News

Sepideh Takshi: A Global Voice in Digital Art
12/02/2026
We're Hiring! Join our programming team...
29/12/2025

We are very grateful to the following local businesses for their support

Jamaica Press
Dafforn and Son
The National Lottery
Mike Wye Associates
Pee Wee’s Personal Homecare
Bond Oxborough Phillips
RHS Rosemoor
ImageFitz
Together Financial Solutions
Westcountry Maintenance Services Ltd
Dartington Crystal
Norman Family Trust
Rangemoors
Torrington Dental Practice
Atlantic Rest Burial
Fab Funky
Affinity Devon
S&G Carpets Ltd.
Westward IT
Tarka Digital
Pearce Homes
Tamar Trading Building Supplies
Glover Stanbury Chartered Accountants
Plymouth City Council
Resurgence Trust
Arlington Court
JAG Signs
Viva Violins
Philip J Milton
Smytham Manor Holiday Park

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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