Events and Workshops Diary - 11/2025

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Saturday 1st Nov
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Winter Hare in Watercolours

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

Tutor:  John Piper
 
Join Artist John Piper for this day watercolour workshop painting a beautiful Winter hare resplendent in its white winter coat.  
Step by step tuition throughout and all materials and equipment provided.
This will be on an A3...
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Exhibition

Contemporary Artists Membership Platform presents

DIALOGUES

An exhibition of Sculptural works

 

The Plough welcomes 13 sculptors to the Gallery for an exhibiton dedicated to Sculpture! DIALOGUES features sculptural works by members of the Contemporary Art Membership Platform (CAMP), a member-lead network supported by Arts Council England for artists and creatives in

...
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Exhibition

EXHIBITION @ THE PLOUGH

ROB FRANKSDAD : Everything Is Connected!

The Plough is excited to host Contemporary Artists and Photogrpaher Rob Franksdad for an engaging show which will be on display on the Artist's Wall throughout October:

Everything is connected! (The shared nature of all things)

2 Oct - 1 Nov 2025

...
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME 10am

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Terracotta Seated Dog Sculpture Workshop

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

Nearly full

Tutor:  Helen McCormick
 
Celebrate your furry friend in clay at our pottery sculpture workshop, where you’ll create a terracotta sculpture of your own pet dog.
In this relaxed and creative session, you’ll be guided through the process of shaping and...
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME 11am

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME 12:30pm

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME 1pm

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 aim to be inclusive,...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIME 3pm

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...
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Film

NT Live: Mrs Warren's Profession

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.

Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her...
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Music

Swimbridge Consort "The Winding Road"

Join us on an exciting journey as we travel through a choral landscape from gems of the Renaissance to the glitz of the Ritz and look forward to Advent and the beauty of winter. 
Monday 3rd Nov
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Please note booking information

Crystal Sound Bath Meditation

This wonderful Crystal Sound Bath Meditation combines the soothing energy of Crystals with the healing tones of a Sound Bath to provide the perfect opportunity for you to relax and recharge.

We ask that you arrive at 6:20pm so you are settled for a 6:30pm start, the session ends at 7:...
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Find your voice with North Devon’s thriving Community Choir. 

£80 Full Price / £70 Supporters per Term (10 weeks)
£40 Full Price / £35 Supporters per Half Term (5 weeks)
Tuesday 4th Nov
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop

Plough Playwright Café

Suitable for all ages 14+.

Join our welcoming monthly meet-up for playwrights and aspiring writers. 
Each session offers fun and stimulating writing exercises, the chance to share your work in table reads, and constructive group feedback. 
Whether you're developing a new script or just starting...
Wednesday 5th Nov
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Moving Meditation

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Moving meditation is a relaxing session combining gentle movement, breath work and guided meditation followed by a friendly gathering over tea and cake.

Movement helps us prepare for meditation by bringing our focus into our...
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Music

John Smith [Trio Show]

John Smith [Trio Show]

Born in Essex, raised by the Devon seaside and making his bones in the bars and clubs of Liverpool, England's one and only John Smith has been at the pioneering forefront of British Folk Guitar Music for twenty years.

He has amassed over 100 million Spotify

...
Thursday 6th Nov
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Writing for Performance (8-18 yrs)

This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will be will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and performative writing, such as poetry, songwriting, writing for film, developing narrative, writing comedy, improvisation to script, writing characters...
7:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Festive Soap Making Workshop

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

Tutor:  Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery

Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or start a new hobby?

This introductory workshop teaches you how to make your own hair and body soap using the traditional cold processed method and all...
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Poetry/Spoken Word

Plough Storytelling Circle

First Thursday of every month at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Since people began to talk they have gathered around fires and listened to stories, and although we cannot provide the fire, we can give you the opportunity to enjoy that very human experience.

The Plough Storytelling Circle is a lively, forum for listening to and telling stories. Folk...
Friday 7th Nov
7:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Gong Bath Meditation

Please note booking information

Please contact Karen to book your space at this event as spaces are limited.

Karen would like to invite you to a Gong Bath Meditation at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple, a beautiful building dating back to the early 14th century with amazing acoustics, perfect for a gong bath...
8:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
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)

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

Once upon a time, a washed up London writer and technophobe went off-grid in a confused lockdown relocation… only to find that the grass ain’t always...
Saturday 8th Nov
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Beautiful Beads - Jewellery Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children (13yrs+) Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tutor: Lani Shepherd.

A half day workshop using gemstone, ceramic and glass beads to make colourful earrings, bracelets and necklaces. 

Tea & Coffee available throughout the day for a small donation.

If a workshop you'd like to do is fully booked ring Box

...
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME 10am

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
10:30am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

An Introduction to Art

Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill

A fun session designed to help you enjoy art and the creative process.

This day will help you take away the fear of being faced with a blank sheet of paper, through the explanation of Mark Making using different mediums and techniques.

...
10:30am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Plough Writers

Tutor Lizzie Bauer will host these workshops, perfect for those who wish to develop their creative writing skills.

The Plough Writers are into our 2nd year of pen-play! Always keen to welcome newcomers, our monthly-meet-ups draw on literary sources first, before unleashing our

...
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME 11am

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME 12:30pm

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME 1pm

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 aim to be inclusive,...
1:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Beautiful Beads - Jewellery Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children (13yrs+) Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tutor: Lani Shepherd.

A half day workshop using gemstone, ceramic and glass beads to make colourful earrings, bracelets and necklaces. 

Tea & Coffee available throughout the day for a small donation.

If a workshop you'd like to do is fully booked ring Box

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

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIME 3pm

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...
8:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Music

The Phonics

Get ready for a night of powerhouse vocals, gritty guitar riffs, and anthemic singalongs - because The Phonics are bringing the unmistakable sound of Stereophonics to life on stage!

Hailed as the UK’s premier Stereophonics...
Sunday 9th Nov
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Highland Cow in Watercolours

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 watercolour painting producing the ever popular “Highland Cow”.  
Using this fantastic loose and vibrant technique we will create,  in easy to follow steps, a striking image of the...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Weave a Willow Stag or Deer Head

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

Nearly full

Tutor:  Lucy Turner

On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a stunning Stag or Deer head. An eye-catching piece which can be hung on any wall.

There will be a selection of locally grown natural willow colours to choose from to

...
Monday 10th Nov
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Find your voice with North Devon’s thriving Community Choir. 

£80 Full Price / £70 Supporters per Term (10 weeks)
£40 Full Price / £35 Supporters per Half Term (5 weeks)
Wednesday 12th Nov
11:00am - 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

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

...
Thursday 13th Nov
2:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Other

National Women’s Register

NWR (National Women’s Register) is a registered charity operating throughout Great Britain connecting women through discussions and activities.

National Women’s Register is an organisation for all women.

NWR is a social organisation and our style is informal and relaxed. Local group and online activities offer conversation, friendship and fun.

Our lively minded members are interested in everything and talk about anything...
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Writing for Performance (8-18 yrs)

This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will be will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and performative writing, such as poetry, songwriting, writing for film, developing narrative, writing comedy, improvisation to script, writing characters...
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Town Centre: Northgate End Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

An enlightening tour sharing tales of the rogues, ghostly goings on, murder, death customs, strange events and more.

This tour is comprised of the High St, Mermaid walk and Boutport Street.

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

Tour...
Friday 14th Nov
2:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Film

NT Live: Mrs Warren's Profession

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.

Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her...
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Music

Wayward Winds: Vive La Difference!

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

Expect light classics by composers including Vaughan-Williams, Holst, Saint-Saens and Claude Arrieu.
8:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Comedy

Priority booking for Supporters until 28 Aug!

Paul Sinha & Co

Our headliner at this special evening of comedy is a certified legend of stand-up and TV quizzing! The Chase's PAUL SINHA (aka The Sinnerman) has taken eight solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, his show Saint Or Sinha being nominated for a Perrier Award. On Radio 4, Paul has appeared several...
Saturday 15th Nov
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Storytelling

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

An exciting one day festival of oral tradition storytelling, bringing the best of local and national talent to North Devon.


Workshops and performances for the beginner, the expert, the old and the young and everyone in between, including a heart-stopping headline performance by...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Storytelling

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Unpacking Your Suitcase

Beginner/Intermediate

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

Katy Cawkwell, a highly experienced storyteller and workshop leader based in Devon, will help participants unpack the skills a storyteller needs to

...
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME 10am

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME 11am

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Poetry/Spoken Word

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Family Feast of Tales

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

Travel with us through forests, across seas, beyond mountains. And who knows who we might meet along the way. Giants or dragons, perhaps? Brave

...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME 12:30pm

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME 1pm

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 aim to be inclusive,...
2:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Storytelling

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Repacking Your Suitcase

Experienced

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

The workshop will explore the art of performance storytelling, honing and developing skills. Please bring a story you are familiar with and you

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

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIME 3pm

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...
7:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Poetry/Spoken Word

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Daniel Morden plus support from Suited Storytellers

Double Bill!

Folk Horror Stories

Daniel Morden

Award-winning author and storyteller Daniel Morden tells the tales he doesn’t usually dare to share….Expect shapeshifters, foolhardy pacts and unquiet graves. Don’t expect happily ever after!

Folk Horror...
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Dance

Inspire Dance Festival

Back by popular demand after 2 sellout successes in 2024! Dance companies, schools, organisations, and individuals of all ages and abilities share their passion for dance in a jam packed evening of incredible dance performances!
A celebration of all the rich and diverse dance practice...
Sunday 16th Nov
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Comedy

Get ready for an evening talking all things Gavin & Stacey...

Mathew Horne: In Conversation

Get ready for an evening talking all things Gavin & Stacey with none other than the show's lead: Mathew Horne!
 
For the very first time since the series' explosive and hilarious finale, Mathew Horne is sitting down in front of live audiences at select theatres, deep in...
Monday 17th Nov
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Find your voice with North Devon’s thriving Community Choir. 

£80 Full Price / £70 Supporters per Term (10 weeks)
£40 Full Price / £35 Supporters per Half Term (5 weeks)
Wednesday 19th Nov
6:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
AGM

The Plough Arts Centre AGM

All are welcome at this short meeting to hear about the highs and lows of another exciting year in the life of The Plough. 
Thursday 20th Nov
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Writing for Performance (8-18 yrs)

This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will be will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and performative writing, such as poetry, songwriting, writing for film, developing narrative, writing comedy, improvisation to script, writing characters...
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Talk

Rave New World Live!

Take a strobe down memory lane for a euphoric hit of rave nostalgia mixing spoken word, big screen visuals. satirical panel shows, song, social commentary and storytelling with UK rave raconteur Kirk Field - Mixmag’s original raving reporter...
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Town Centre: Southgate End Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Stories of murder, betrayal, prison tales, ghosts and much more.

This tour is comprised of the High Street, Litchdon Street and Boutport Street.

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

Tour ends at ThePlough@StAnne's, for...
Friday 21st Nov
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Music - Folk

Nex'T'Nothin

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

Writing in a mixture of styles and delivering two-part harmonies, the multi-instrumentalist David Shepherd, and David Snell were joined in 2023 by Chris Lansdell-Snell adding

...
8:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Comedy

Chin Music: Rich Hall

‘Chin Music’ has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy: idle but intimidating. Sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational. If you’ve never seen him, then you need to hustle...
Saturday 22nd Nov
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME 10am

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

'Smiling Basket' Willow Weaving Workshop

Tutor:   Jane Welsh
 
On this one day course we will be learning the traditional skills of basketry whilst making this curved sided basket with raised finger holes.
This basket is suitable for harvesting in the garden or piling high with clementines at...
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME 11am

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME 12:30pm

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME 1pm

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 aim to be inclusive,...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIME 3pm

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...
7:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Music

An evening of immersive sound and experimental performance, where ritual, raw electronics, and nature-inspired improvisation converge.

Pattern Recognition presents: Keith Seatman & Bellprover with SHIN and The Burning Trestle

Doors open at 7pm.

Pattern Recognition returns to ThePlough@StAnne's for another night of experimental electronics, spoken word, and improvised sound. Four live acts explore drone, radiophonics, analogue textures, and abstract narrative.

Keith Seatman delivers a richly textured set

...
8:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Music

Bottled Blondie

Get ready to relive the glitter, grit, and glamour of one of the most iconic bands of all time, as Bottled Blondie brings the unforgettable sound and spirit of Blondie to life in a show packed with energy, style, and timeless

...
Monday 24th Nov
6:45pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Please note booking information

Moon Circle

A monthly space to connect, reflect and empower your true self at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

A women's circle offers us a place to step out of the pressures of daily life and into a place of connection, reflection and wisdom in the tradition of our ancient ancestors, enabling us to reconnect with the power of the wild feminine...
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Find your voice with North Devon’s thriving Community Choir. 

£80 Full Price / £70 Supporters per Term (10 weeks)
£40 Full Price / £35 Supporters per Half Term (5 weeks)
Wednesday 26th Nov
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Cake & Craft. Christmas Crackers

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Create personalised crackers for the Christmas table. We’ll be crafting traditional style crackers with handcrafted gifts rather than any disposable plastic novelties.

 

Our monthly craft and chat sessions offer a...
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...
Thursday 27th Nov
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Writing for Performance (8-18 yrs)

This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will be will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and performative writing, such as poetry, songwriting, writing for film, developing narrative, writing comedy, improvisation to script, writing characters...
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour

Age advisory 16+

A walking tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing true stories of Barnstaple's bygone Brothels in all their grubby and gritty glory.

Please be aware the detail, in places, is not spared!

Tours starts at ThePlough@StAnne's,

...
Friday 28th Nov
2:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Film

NT Live: The Fifth Step

by David Ireland
directed by Finn den Hertog

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland....
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Music - Assorted

Westerly 5 or 6

Our music encompasses a range of styles taking in Americana, blues and a dash of jazz, all arranged our way.

Vocal harmonies are carried by guitar and bass rhythms and embellished with sax and flute phrasing. 

We are Cath - vocals, guitar, cajon
Richard - guitars,...
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Film

NT Live: The Fifth Step

by David Ireland
directed by Finn den Hertog

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland....
Saturday 29th Nov
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME 10am

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
10:30am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Bags of Fun! Wet Felting Workshop

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

Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs
 
Using wet felting techniques, you will learn the principles of how to create a 3D form in felt, and be able to create a small bag or pouch of your own.

Wet-felting involves the creation of a fabric using

...
11:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Poetry/Spoken Word

North Devon Poetry Stanza

Please note booking information

The North Devon Poetry Stanza is formed in the main of members of the national Poetry Society, of which it is a local chapter.

It is a closed group but if you would like to join please contact the coordinator, Mark Haworth-Booth - markhaworthbooth@gmail.com
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME 11am

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME 12:30pm

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
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME 1pm

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 aim to be inclusive,...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIME 3pm

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...
8:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Comedy

The Comedy Store

Suitable for 16yrs+ only.

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 business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see...

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