43 World Class
Performances by
17 Theatre Companies
at 14 Beautiful Open Air Venues
Across North Devon
See the full programme
There are few better ways to spend a warm evening than gathered beneath an open sky, as a live performance unfolds against the backdrop of rolling countryside, beautiful gardens and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the South West.
This year, The Plough Arts Centre’s Open Air Theatre programme promises its most ambitious season yet. Opening on Sunday 24 May with Illyria’s lively adaptation of Pinocchio, in the gorgeous grounds of Ashridge Farm in North Tawton, the 2026 programme brings together 43 performances by 17 theatre companies across 14 stunning outdoor venues throughout North Devon and beyond.
See the full programme
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Prices are individual to performance- please see each event listing on the website
All performances are approximately 2-hours
including a 20-minute interval unless otherwise stated.
Admission to the venue is 1 hour before performance start time unless otherwise stated
There will be a cash-prize raffle at each event.
Tickets can be bought with cash or card
Bring low-backed seating, blankets, and weather-appropriate clothing!
Check the venue information on the event listing for more venue-specific information about accessibility, food & drink options, and dogs.
