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What's going on up there?? - Gallery Roof Renovations

We're making improvements to our Gallery space to replace the roof and fix the leaks.

The Gallery will be closed from 3 November 2025 for these works to take place. The rest of the building will be open as usual. Keep an eye on our socials for more exciting updates!

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Music
Today!

John Smith

Wed 05 Nov, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
John Smith

Born in Essex, raised by the Devon seaside and making his bones in the bars and clubs of Liverpool, England's one and only...

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Comedy

Fuel and Will Adamsdale Present

Will Adamsdale: AI, AI, Oh (or how I wrote a hit sitcom with ChatGPT but we're not talking now)

Fri 07 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Perrier Comedy and Fringe First winner Will Adamsdale presents a new autobiographical show about escape, creativity and technology....

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Music

The Phonics

Sat 08 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Get ready for a night of powerhouse vocals, gritty guitar riffs, and...

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Film

NT Live: Mrs Warren's Profession

Fri 14 Nov, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very...
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Music

Wayward Winds: Vive La Difference!

Bar available. Cash preferred.

Fri 14 Nov, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Wayward Winds return to St Anne's with a programme celebrating the respective uniqueness of English and French music in the Twentieth...

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Poetry/Spoken Word

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Family Feast of Tales

Free! Please book your ticket.

Sat 15 Nov, 12:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Folk tales for families. A relaxed performance by members of the Plough Storytelling Circle, specially tailored for younger audiences...

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Poetry/Spoken Word

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Daniel Morden plus support from Suited Storytellers

Double Bill! Bar available. Cash preferred.

Sat 15 Nov, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Folk Horror Stories

Daniel Morden

Award-winning author and storyteller Daniel Morden tells the tales he doesn’t...

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Music - Folk

Nex'T'Nothin

Bar available. Cash preferred.

Fri 21 Nov, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Formed in 1987, Nex’T’Nothin have been writing and performing original songs for over 37 years.

Writing in a mixture of styles...

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Workshops

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Highland Cow in Watercolours

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

Sun 09 Nov, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: John Piper Join North Devon Artist John Piper for a days watercolour painting producing the ever popular “Highland Cow”. Using this...
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Workshop - Storytelling

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Unpacking Your Suitcase

Beginner/Intermediate

Sat 15 Nov, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

A two hour workshop suitable for adults who are curious about storytelling and those with some experience who want to learn more....

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Workshop - Storytelling

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Repacking Your Suitcase

Experienced

Sat 15 Nov, 2:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

We are extremely lucky to welcome renowned storyteller Daniel Morden to lead this two hour workshop aimed at experienced storytellers...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Bags of Fun! Wet Felting Workshop

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

Sat 29 Nov to Sat 17 Jan
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs Using wet felting techniques, you will learn the principles of how to create a 3D form in...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Festive Candle Making Workshop

Suitable for ages 13+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a...

Thu 04 Dec, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Nearly full

Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery and Healing

In this workshop you’ll be creating two natural, essential oil candles....

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Winter Wonderland in Acrylics

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

Sat 13 Dec, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: John Piper Get into the Christmas spirit with this acrylic painting workshop with Artist John Piper, inspired by the Chronicles of...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Weave a Willow Scandi Star

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

Sun 14 Dec
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Lucy Turner

On this 2.5 hour workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a large stylish...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Introduction to Acrylics 3 week course

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

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

Tutor: John Piper

This 3 week course (Saturdays 10-24 January, 10am-4pm) will take you through the basics of painting 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: 5pm - 8pm

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01805 625925

News

EXHIBITION OPENING: DIALOGUES - Sculptural Works by members of CAMP
26/09/2025

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

Viva Violins
Fab Funky
Norman Family Trust
Bond Oxborough Phillips
ImageFitz
Smytham Manor Holiday Park
Pee Wee’s Personal Homecare
Resurgence Trust
Together Financial Solutions
S&G Carpets Ltd.
Philip J Milton
Mike Wye Associates
Torrington Dental Practice
Plymouth City Council
Tamar Trading Building Supplies
Tarka Digital
Pearce Homes
Rangemoors
RHS Rosemoor
The National Lottery
Jamaica Press
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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