Back on the first of February 2020, The Plough Arts Centre announced that it was facing financial difficulties due to a gradual rise in core costs and a long term decline in its core income. Although audiences had risen by 55% in five years, it was facing an uncertain future and running a deficit, which threatened to close the much loved venue in Great Torrington.
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The Plough Arts Centre has thrived for 45 years but is now threatened with closure.
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The Plough was hit by a dramatic rise in costs and funding reductions in 2019.
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A range of measures has already been implemented to try and stabilise finances.
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An appeal is being launched to raise urgent funds to ensure The Plough survives.
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The Plough delivers a diverse range of arts activities all across north Devon.
Press Release 31 October 2017
Plough Arts Centre sets sights on becoming accessible for ALL performers
Steph Hurley has Cerebral Palsy but that doesn’t stop the 22 year old from performing on stage at her favourite space, The Plough Arts Centre.
Recently she was also a bit of a film star appearing alongside John Cooper Clarke and dancers from the Candoco Dance Company in a video to support The Plough’s bid for funding to help them become accessible for ALL performers.