Events and Workshops Diary - 07/2025

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Monday 14th Jul
7:00pm - Castle Hill 1646
Theatre - Open Air

PYT presents:

Twelfth Night

Prepare to be thoroughly entertained when our very own (and highly talented!) youth theatre present their take on this hilarious Shakespeare comedy. Set in the swinging sixties and featuring music and costume of that era, the group have been involved in every aspect of production. ...
7:30pm - The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

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

10 sessions per term. No session 5 May (Bank Holiday) 26 May (Half Term)

Come and join North Devon’s warm hearted community choir.

£80 Full Price / £70 Supporters per...
Wednesday 16th Jul
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop

Wellbeing Wednesday

Relax with Reiki

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Whether you are curious about the healing benefits of Reiki, what it is and if it is for you or have already experienced the joy of  Reiki, come and enjoy a group Reiki session. Explore how energy healing works and what this healing...
11:00am - Dance Studio at The Plough Arts Centre
Other

Come along and meet Charles Hanson

Antiques Valuation Day with Charles Hanson

Bring along your Jewellery, Silver, Gold, Fine China & Toys! All types of antiques and collectables can be entered into auction. Just turn up!

For more information please visit Hansons Auctioneers
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Introduction to Bach and Balance

Cancelled

Tutor:  Lilias Drummond

Have you heard about the way elephants are trained? When they are little they are tied to a stake in the ground with a rope around their leg and they can't get away. They keep trying to free themselves but are never successful. They get used to the fact that they...
Friday 18th Jul
2:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
PG
Film

Ocean with David Attenborough

OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age

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6:30pm - Baggy Point (NT)
Theatre - Open Air

Sun & Moon presents

A Midsummer Night's Dream

‘Tis almost fairy time …’

It’s 1925, Midsummer’s Eve and the wedding of the century is just around the corner – an event so momentous that the magic of fairyland collides with the real world. In the heart of an enchanted forest, chaos reigns as bickering bohemian fairies...
7:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Plough Youth Theatre

PYT Juniors present:

Peter Pan

A witty and charming production of the beloved story of Peter Pan! Join Wendy, Tink, Hook, the Lost Boys and many more wonderful characters, and get whisked away to Neverland with our talented and exuberant junior performers in a magical and immersive musical adventure!

 

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Saturday 19th Jul
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Seniors (14-18 years)

A new term, new time and new teacher! We are excited to be revamping our Senior Youth Theatre company this year, led by experienced actor and director, Sara Pruce. We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company

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10:30am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Other

A Day of Buddhist Meditation and Study

'Freeing the Heart and Mind'

We are delighted that Paul Rogers will return to North Devon this summer to lead another day of study and meditation on Saturday 19 July 2025
Paul is a long standing student of Lama Jampa Thaye and coordinator of our Exeter Buddhist Group, Sakya Namgyal Ling.

“Parting from the...
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Middlies (11-14 years)

This popular group is excited for its second year of contemporary drama and theatre for young people aged 11-14 ish years! Places go quickly, booking is essential! 

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • 11-14 years
  • 24 April - 19 July (No session on 31
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12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Infants (5-7 years)

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be! Learn new skills, make friends and take to the stage!

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • Young performers 5 - 7 years
  • 26
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1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Juniors (8-11 years)

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be!
Develop your performance skills, make friends, be part of a vibrant community of young people and take to the stage!

These sessions are with

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2:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Plough Youth Theatre

PYT Juniors present:

Peter Pan

A witty and charming production of the beloved story of Peter Pan! Join Wendy, Tink, Hook, the Lost Boys and many more wonderful characters, and get whisked away to Neverland with our talented and exuberant junior performers in a magical and immersive musical adventure!

 

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3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Summer Term 2025

Creative Dance (8-16 years)

These popular classes give young people the opportunity to express themselves, tell stories and learn performance skills through a variety of dance styles and genres. Relaxed and fun, with exciting performance opportunities.

The participants will also be able to choreograph and devise...
6:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Plough Youth Theatre

PYT Prom 2025

Tickets £5 each, to include soft drinks, nibbles, music, photos, and more!
6:30pm - Castle Hill, Filleigh
Theatre - Open Air

Sun & Moon presents

A Midsummer Night's Dream

‘Tis almost fairy time …’

It’s 1925, Midsummer’s Eve and the wedding of the century is just around the corner – an event so momentous that the magic of fairyland collides with the real world. In the heart of an enchanted forest, chaos reigns as bickering bohemian fairies...
Sunday 20th Jul
6:30pm - Tapeley Park
Theatre - Open Air

Sun & Moon presents

A Midsummer Night's Dream

‘Tis almost fairy time …’

It’s 1925, Midsummer’s Eve and the wedding of the century is just around the corner – an event so momentous that the magic of fairyland collides with the real world. In the heart of an enchanted forest, chaos reigns as bickering bohemian fairies...
Tuesday 22nd Jul
6:30pm - Hartland Abbey
Theatre - Open Air

Illyria presents

HMS Pinafore

Welcome on board HMS Pinafore, flagship of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy - the perfect place to mock such stalwart institutions as Government, Patriotism and even the Great British Class system! No wonder Queen Victoria made her most famous utterance about the original production in 1878: “We are...
Wednesday 23rd Jul
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop

Wellbeing Wednesday

Feng shui for wellbeing

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that focuses on creating harmony and balance within a space by arranging objects and elements in ways that promote positive energy flow, or *chi*.

It aims to improve the well-being, health, and prosperity of those who inhabit the space.

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6:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Life Drawing Gym

Summer Term 2025

A regular Life Drawing session that runs on alternate Wednesdays, 6.30 - 8.30pm in The Gallery.

Run by artists, for artists! 

Come and flex your drawing skills at our welcoming and friendly Life Drawing session in the company of other local artists.

All

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6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Wet-felted Flowers Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Pengwyn Designs

Release your creativity and have a go at making beautiful flowers using wet-felting technique.

Wet-felting involves the creation of a fabric using the combination of wool fibres, soap, water and friction – AKA elbow grease!!

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6:30pm - Castle Drogo (NT)
Theatre - Open Air

Illyria presents

HMS Pinafore

Welcome on board HMS Pinafore, flagship of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy - the perfect place to mock such stalwart institutions as Government, Patriotism and even the Great British Class system! No wonder Queen Victoria made her most famous utterance about the original production in 1878: “We are...
Thursday 24th Jul
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Riverside Tales Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Stories of intrigue, strange phenomena, rebels and rogues, ghostly experiences, smuggling and much more.

This tour is comprised of Cross Street, The Riverbank, Rolle Quay, Tuly Street.

Tours starts at ThePlough@StAnne's, Paternoster Row, Barnstaple.

Tour ends at ...
Friday 25th Jul
2:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
12A
Film

The Salt Path

THE SALT PATH is the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will...
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Music

The Unravelling Wilburys

The perfect mix of superb musicianship and tongue-in-cheek humour! The UNRAVELLING WILBURYS perform the songs of 1980s supergroup 'The Traveling Wilburys' and also dip into the back catalogue of each of its’ legendary members; George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne (...
Saturday 26th Jul
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Seascape in Acrylics

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

Tutor:  John Piper

Join North Devon artist John Piper for a days workshop painting a dramatic seascape in Acrylics. Starting with a blank canvas John will guide you step by step on your way to creating a seascape scene with crashing waves and rocks.

Everything provided.

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10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Green Man Pottery Workshop

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

Nearly full

Tutor:  Helen McCormick

This workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the opportunity to create, learn and have fun.

The day will be split into two parts.

In the morning, you will learn how to design and make your own...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Green Man Pottery Workshop

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

Nearly full

Tutor:  Helen McCormick

This workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the opportunity to create, learn and have fun.

The day will be split into two parts.

In the morning, you will learn how to design and make your own...
10:30am - The Plough Arts Centre
PG
Film

Lilo & Stitch

A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, LILO & STITCH is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

 

Directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Dean Fleischer

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8:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Music

Green Haze

Touring extensively across the UK, Europe & internationally (inc. Dubai & Abu Dhabi), GREEN HAZE are officially the most in-demand & sought after tribute to one of the best rock bands the world has ever seen – Green Day! 

Being inducted into the Rock’n’Roll hall of fame in...
Monday 28th Jul
6:30pm - Baggy Point (NT)
Theatre - Open Air

Illyria presents

Pride & Prejudice

With her tongue firmly in her cheek, Jane Austen tells us “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Mrs Bennet certainly thinks so. So when Mr Bingley – single, young, handsome, and with £5000 a year – moves

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Wednesday 30th Jul
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Cake & Craft - Batik without wax

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Using glue instead of hot wax makes this creative activity family friendly. We’ll be creating decorative panels that can then be turned into cushion covers, eye masks or bags. 

Extra charge of £4 for materials payable on the...
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop

Wellbeing Wednesday

Reiki Nidra

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

You will begin the session with gentle breathwork to connect with the body and ground you into the sacred container of space we share before scanning your body to identify areas of tension and being guided to softly release and fully...

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