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Amanita Grove Collective - Sounds of Peace and Joy

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sun 15 Nov, 6:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
In these challenging times when much of the world is in flux with uncertainty and significant shifts, music can be a unifying and positive...
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'Notorious' Book Launch/Talk/Q&A with Sue Pengelly

Signed copies available to purchase. Cash Only

Wed 18 Nov, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Hear the true stories of the feisty and ingenious local prostitues. Warrior women who defied the societal norms, told in the court where...
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Live Music

Blazin Fiddles

Wed 18 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Nearly full
Take three of the Highlands and Islands' finest fiddle players, add outstanding piano and guitar accompaniment, and stir in more than 25...
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Live Theatre

Theatre Workhouse Scratch Nights

Fri 20 Nov to Thu 18 Feb
 (4 performances)
Barnstaple Guildhall
Come and see new theatre as it develops. A range of local companies, sharing works in progress. If you are interested in sharing work at...
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Live Music

An evening of immersive sound and experimental performance.

Pattern Recognition Presents: Chimehours & Lichon

No Bar. Bring your own!

Sat 21 Nov, 7:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Pattern Recognition is giddy with excitement to welcome Chimehours to Barnstaple Guildhall. For this exciting evening of Dark Folk/...
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Live Dance

Inspire Dance Festival

Sat 21 Nov, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Dance companies, schools, organisations, and individuals of all ages and abilities share their passion for dance in a jam packed evening of...
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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Town Centre: Southgate End Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 26 Nov, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Walking Haunted History Tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon'. Stories of murder, betrayal, prison tales, ghosts and...
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Live Music

3 Daft Monkeys

Fri 27 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
3 Daft Monkeys 25th anniversary double set show Based in Cornwall but reaching across continents, 3 Daft Monkeys are a genre-defying folk-...
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Live Music

James Spencer & Rebecca Balzani Barrow - Live At Barnstaple Guildhall

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sat 28 Nov, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
A night of original music with North Devon based musicians, James Spencer & Rebecca Balzani Barrow. At the heart of James’ songs are...
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Live Comedy

Live Nation presents

The Comedy Store

Sat 28 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough Arts Centre is one of only nine UK venues to be chosen by The Comedy Store, London. With nearly 40 years’ experience in the...
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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour (North End)

Age advisory 16+

Thu 03 Dec, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
A walking tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing true stories of Barnstaple's bygone Brothels in all their...
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Live Music

The Kahunas Live at Barnstaple Guildhall

Doors 7pm.

Fri 04 Dec to Sat 05 Dec
 (2 performances)
Barnstaple Guildhall
The Kahunas are a powerhouse Electro Folk Rock duo. A melting pot of drums, violin, synthesizers and original lyrical content Blending...
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Mad Dog Mcrea - DUSK TILL DAWN

Fri 04 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Mad Dog Mcrea - Dusk Till Dawn Tour Get ready—Mad Dog Mcrea are back at The Plough Arts Centre, and they’re bringing the party with them...
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Live Music

Exmoor Carolers: A Festive Candlelit Singalong

Sat 05 Dec, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
The Exmoor Carolers, formed in 2006 by renowned North Devon shantyman John Parker, are a group of ten local musicians brought together by...
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Live Music

Will Varley

Sat 05 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Singer-songwriter Will Varley embarks on a UK winter tour this November, bringing his remarkable songwriting and captivating live show to...
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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour (South End)

Age advisory 16+

Thu 10 Dec, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
A walking tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing true stories of Barnstaple's bygone Brothels in all their...
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Live Music

Folk - Rock - Political protest songs for the modern day

Beans on Toast

Fri 11 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Celebrated folk troubadour Beans on Toast heads out on his annual winter tour. Part concert, part gathering, every Beans on Toast show is a...
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Live Theatre

PYT PANTO:

Snow White

and the 7 Multi-Cultural Gnomes!

Sat 12 Dec to Sun 13 Dec
 (3 performances)
The Plough Arts Centre
Panto is back at the Plough! Join Snow White and her delightful multi-cultural gnomes for a magical, musical and mischievous adventure,...
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Live Theatre

Limited number of tickets remaining...

David Mynne (founder member of Kneehigh Theatre) present: A Christmas Carol

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sun 13 Dec, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Nearly full
Joy to all mankind... Bah! Spend an evening in the company of a mean, tight-fisted, squeezing, grasping, clutching old miser. Bah! Watch...
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Live Music

North Devon Sinfonia - Candlelight Chamber Concert

Thu 17 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Join North Devon Sinfonia for an intimate and atmospheric evening of beautiful orchestral music by candlelight, featuring much-loved works...
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Live Music

Small Town Jones + Special guests

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Fri 18 Dec to Sat 19 Dec
 (2 performances)
Barnstaple Guildhall
Join Small Town Jones and band for a cozy evening of beautiful melodic and mesmerising indie folk soul infused songs from Small Town Jones...
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Live Music

Big Al & The Wild Strawberries' Christmas Cracker

Fri 18 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Big Al & The Wild Strawberries' Christmas Cracker - I f Christmas in Torrington had a soundtrack, Big Al & The Wild Strawberries...
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Live Theatre

The Plough Youth Theatre Presents...

Twelve Days of Christmas

Sat 19 Dec
 (2 performances)
The Plough Arts Centre
Inspired by the much loved classic Christmas song, you’ll find all our youth theatre groups offering something special for each day of the...
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Talk

Keith Shawe - The Holly and The Ivy

Sat 19 Dec, 7:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
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Live Music

NOTE: 7:30 PM start time!

The Unravelling Wilbury's

Fri 08 Jan, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
With a perfect mix of superb musicianship and comedy, the UNRAVELLING WILBURYS are brothers ‘Sticky’ Willy, Walter, Thumper, Blind Melon...
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Live Theatre

Circus Extravaganza

Sat 09 Jan
 (3 performances)
The Plough Arts Centre
Circus Extravaganza is making its debut at The Plough! This is a circus with a difference, where the children become the stars. There are...
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Live Music

Wassailing by Night - Folk with Dogleg & Jam session

Sat 09 Jan, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Join Dogleg for an evening folk celebrating the warmth, music and spirit of traditional wassailing. Following the afternoon’s wassailing...
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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Murder & Macabre Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 28 Jan, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Walking Haunted History Tour of old Barnstaple with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing fascinating, moving and...
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Live Music

Paul Jones & Dave Kelly

Fri 29 Jan, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
The Blues Band are now retired from touring - but their two lead vocalists Paul Jones and Dave Kelly will continue with their Acoustic Duo...
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Live Music

They're back... for another Hoedown

Not The Cowboys Hoedown 2027

Sat 30 Jan, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Grab your cowboy hat, dust off those boots and get ready to kick off 2027 in true country style! Not the Cowboys are riding back into town...
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