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Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Multi Story Theatre Company: Last Dance Saloon

Suitable for ages 14+.

Fri 20 Feb, 9:15pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Two people, no longer in the first flush of youth, find each other at a tango retreat in Buenos Aires. A spark is lit and their passion...
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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

The Puppet Roadshow: The Fairy Who Wanted To Fly

Suitable for all ages.

Sat 21 Feb, 12:15pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

The Fairy who wanted to Fly was first performed as work in progress at Fringe Theatre Fest 2024. The work is inspired by the support I...

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

JackShaw: Regalia

Suitable for ages 6+.

Sat 21 Feb, 1:15pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

'In a house, in a forest, in a storm, a dragon visits a witch. Together they exchange tales of their mysterious and bittersweet lives...

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Lucky Dog Theatre Productions: The Laurel & Hardy Cabaret

Suitable for ages 5+.

Sat 21 Feb, 3:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Lucky Dog Theatre Productions are generally regarded as being the best Laurel and Hardy re-enactors in the world. Their popular biopic '...

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

North Devon and Torridge Trades Union Council: The Tables Turned, a Socialist Interlude

Suitable for all ages.

Sat 21 Feb, 5:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

We are the North Devon and Torridge Trade Union Council, representing all local branches and members of unions. We are bringing to you...

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Lizzie Bean: Phuckets and Rainbows

Suitable for ages 16+.

Sat 21 Feb, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Chaos, comedy and cathartic collide in the one woman show "Phuckets & Rainbows" brought to you by the effervescent encourager,...

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Comedy

Simon Evans - Staring at the Sun

Age guidance 16+

Sat 21 Feb, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun

Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…

With growing evidence that we are living in a...

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Comedy

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Improperly: Improperly

Suitable for ages 16+.

Sat 21 Feb, 8:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With theatre you usually know what you are getting. With Improperly, the brainchild of Sam Morgan (The Comic Strip), you, the audience,...

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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

Nearly full

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

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News

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

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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

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