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Theatre

Prism Drama presents: Mary Poppins

Tue 13 May, 11:30am
The Plough Arts Centre
Our Prism group of adults with additional needs bring their take on Mary Poppins to our stage. It’s going to be...
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Exhibition

The Plough 50th Anniversary Exhibition: Magical Memories

Fri 11 Apr to Sat 31 May
The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre

Step into the past at The Plough’s Anniversary Exhibition

We invite you to explore The Plough’s 50-year history through a...

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Theatre

Kook Ensemble presents a poignant exploration of love, loss, and memory

SAND

+ post-performance Q&A with Kook Ensemble

Wed 14 May, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Dylan is living with dementia. Heather must watch the love of her life drift away and battle with the erosion of his memories…but Heather...
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Music

The Kahunas

Doors open at 7pm.

Sat 17 May, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Underground, indie, urban folk duo, The Kahunas bring hypnotic Waa Waa driven violin riffs on top of a Four to the Floor driving dance...

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Film

Macbeth

Fri 09 May to Sat 17 May
The Plough Arts Centre

All hail Macbeth! Don't miss David Tennant & Cush Jumbo in ‘Max Webster’s ground-breaking production’ of Macbeth. Now closed in the...

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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Gentle breath & yoga

Wed 21 May, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

During this Yoga Class the focus will be on centering back into ourselves and being supported by conscious breathing and gentle movement...

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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Town Centre: Northgate End Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 22 May, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

An enlightening tour sharing tales of the rogues, ghostly goings on, murder, death customs, strange events and more.

This tour...

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Theatre

A Lichfield Garrick production

Michael Morpurgo's Farm Boy

ALL ticket buyers will be sent a video link to watch a recording of...

Wed 28 May to Thu 29 May
The Plough Arts Centre

Adapted & directed by Daniel Buckroyd.

It sometimes felt as though time had stood still down on the farm - the old Fordson...

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Workshops

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Workshop
Today!

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Mon 28 Apr to Mon 14 Jul
The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre

Find your voice with North Devon's thriving Community Choir under the skilled leadership of Rosa Rebecka.

10 sessions per term....

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Butterfly Mosaic Workshop

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

Sat 24 May, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Juliette Hayward

Come along and enjoy a morning of mosaic.

Make a beautiful butterfly from upcycled, broken...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Gluggle Jug Pottery Workshop

All ages welcome (14 yrs & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Sat 24 May, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Helen McCormick

Come and join Helen for a fun day learning how to make your own beautiful Gluggle Jug using hand-building...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Bird House Pottery Workshop

All ages welcome (14 yrs & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Sun 25 May, 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

Dragonflies and winged insects in watercolours

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

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

Tutor: John Piper

Using a popular contemporary watercolour style North Devon Artist John Piper will take you through the steps...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Block-printed botanical lampshade Workshop

Sat 07 Jun, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Annabel Hill of Appledore Print Studio.

Come and create a wonderful lampshade using flowers as inspiration!

We...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

'Take your Turner' Acrylics Workshop

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

Sat 07 Jun, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: John Piper

A chance to follow in the footsteps of the great master of light, Joseph Mallord William Turner.

North...

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Workshop

Plough Writers

Sat 10 May to Sat 05 Jul
The Plough Arts Centre

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

The Plough...

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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

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Monday: 7-9pm
Friday to Saturday:  10am - 4pm
re-opening 6:30pm - close

Gallery
Wednesday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
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The Plough Café Bar Bistro
Wednesday and Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday and Saturday:
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01805 625925

News

The Plough Arts Centre Turns 50: A Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Culture
20/03/2025

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

The National Lottery
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Mike Wye Associates
Glover Stanbury Chartered Accountants
Jamaica Press
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Plymouth City Council
Torrington Dental Practice
Philip J Milton
Pearce Homes
Tarka Digital
Rangemoors
Resurgence Trust
Bond Oxborough Phillips
Together Financial Solutions
ImageFitz
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Affinity Devon
Smytham Manor Holiday Park
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Tamar Trading Building Supplies
Westcountry Maintenance Services Ltd
S&G Carpets Ltd.
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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 

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9–11 Fore Street,
Great Torrington,
Devon, EX38 8HQ

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