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Film
Today!

These extra screenings have been arranged following the sellout world premiere at The Plough Arts Centre on 1 Nov

Where Is Heaven? (cert tbc)

+ Live Q&A with the director Ged Bryan after the 7.30pm screening...

Tue 05 Dec to Thu 18 Jan
The Plough Arts Centre

Where is Heaven?

A documentary about life off-grid in Devon and much more

Maverick soul mates Ged and Dave are on a...

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Pre-show meal
12A
Film

Another chance to see........

A Haunting in Venice

Thu 07 Dec
The Plough Arts Centre

In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests...

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Music - Rock

NO WIGS, NO PANTOMIME - JUST GREAT MUSIC PLAYED BY GREAT MUSICIANS!

Voodoo Room

A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream

Fri 08 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Celebrating the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream - Voodoo Room are a stunning high energy ‘Power Trio’...

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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Murder & Macabre Haunted History Tour

Thu 14 Dec to Thu 14 Nov
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Walking Haunted History Tour of old Barnstaple with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing fascinating, moving and...

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Pre-show meal
Comedy

Live at The Plough Arts Centre

The Comedy Store

A Special Pre-Christmas Extra!

Fri 15 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

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

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Music

at ThePlough@LyntonTownHall

Show of Hands

Tickets are on sale to Plough Supporters only up to 10 Dec (anyone...

Fri 01 Mar, 8:00pm
Lynton Town Hall

Show of Hands Return to Their Roots In the spring of 2024, music enthusiasts and folk fans across the nation are in for a treat as Steve...

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Pre-show meal
Music

Full Circle Part II

Show of Hands

Tickets are on sale to Plough Supporters only up to 10 Dec (anyone...

Sat 02 Mar, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Show of Hands Return to Their Roots In the spring of 2024, music enthusiasts and folk fans across the nation are in for a treat as Steve...

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Pre-show meal
Music

In the intimate surroundings of The Plough Arts Centre......

The Manfreds

Tickets are on sale to Plough Supporters only up to 10 Dec (anyone...

Sat 13 Apr, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from the 1960s era. Their numerous hits were...

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Workshops

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Workshop

Plough Writers

Sat 09 Dec to Sat 06 Jan
The Plough Meeting Room

Tutor Lizzie Bauer will host these workshops, perfect for those who wish to develop their creative writing skills.

Lizzie has...

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Workshop

Play in a Day - The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse (11-14 yrs)

Sun 17 Dec, 10:00am
The Plough Arts Centre

Play in a Day workshop (with a sharing performance for friends and family at 3.30pm).

Join Katherine for a creative drama...

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Workshop

A festive theatrical treat for all 8-14 yr olds

Play in a Day ‘The Little Fir Tree’

at ThePlough@Resurgence, Hartland

Tue 19 Dec, 10:00am
Resurgence Centre Hartland

Unwrap and explore this classic festive tale and recreate it in time to perform to family and friends at 3.30pm.

The...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Introduction to Acrylics

Wed 10 Jan, 10:30am
Dance Studio at The Plough Arts Centre

Tutor: John Piper

This 6 lesson course (Wed 10 Jan – Wed 14 Feb 10:30am - 1pm) with North Devon artist John Piper gives you an...

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Workshop

Wassailing Workshop with Rosa Rebecka

Sun 14 Jan, 2:00pm
The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre

Join acclaimed singer and vocal coach Rosa Rebecka to learn about Devon's wassailing traditions and sing wassail songs old and new among...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Winter Wildlife in Watercolours

Sat 20 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Nearly full

Tutor: John Piper

Join Artist John Piper for this one day workshop painting Winter wildlife in watercolours.

Full...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Calligraphy Taster Workshop for beginners

Sat 20 Jan, 10:30am
The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre

Nearly full

Tutor: Ruth Sutherland

Come and have a go at making some beautiful letters, and learn about different pens and inks.

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Forests and Streams in acrylics

Sat 03 Feb, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Nearly full

Tutor: John Piper

An acrylic painting workshop focusing on painting a forest stream as found across Exmoor and Dartmoor....

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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
Tuesday to Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
and from 6pm when The Plough is open for events

Gallery
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm
Outside those times please email us

Charlie's@ThePlough (café)
for lunches, coffee, tea and cake:
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 2:30pm
and Thu to Sat 6pm - 9pm for evening meals
(booking essential, call 01805 625925)

News

The Plough Arts Centre AGM 2023
05/11/2023
Ploughcapella community choir & Heartsong
24/10/2023

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

Arlington Court
Smytham Manor Holiday Park
Westcountry Maintenance Services Ltd
Webbers
Kingsley School
Rangemoors
Xanadu Top Quality Greengrocers
Tamar Trading Building Supplies
Devon Community Foundation
David Wilson Partnership
Tapeley Park
Mike Wye Associates
Norman Family Trust
S&G Carpets Ltd.
Philip J Milton
Nalu Homes
The National Lottery
Claire Milne Trust
Plymouth City Council
The Big Sheep
N J Martin Windows
Atlantic Rest Burial
CWB Landscaping
Pearce Homes
Viva Violins
Bond Oxborough Phillips
Marwood Gardens
A & J Opticians
Torrington Dental Practice
Lisarb Energy
Garfield Weston Foundation
Great Torrington Town Council
Seldons Solicitors
Jamaica Press
Brewer Harding and Rowe
Great Torrington Cavaliers
Witten Park Vets
Pee Wee’s Personal Homecare
Dafforn and Son
Glover Stanbury Chartered Accountants
Dartington Crystal

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

Company Number 4404875 Registered Charity Number 1093715 Copyright © 2010 - 2023

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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