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Illyria Presents

The Pirates of Penzance

Tue 21 Jul to Thu 03 Sep
 (2 performances)
Arlington Court (NT)
Castle Drogo (NT)
Frederick, accidentally apprenticed to Pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday. On the day he reaches...
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Workshop

Wellbeing Wednesday

Wellbeing Wednesday - Pressed Flower Lanterns

Please note: The event will take place at The Castle Centre, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Wed 22 Jul, 10:00am
Castle Centre, Barnstaple
With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing. Design and create a gorgeous, glowing lantern in your chosen size using pressed...
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Haunted History Tour

Please note: St Anne's will be closed to the pubic, due to essential building works.

Witchy & Weird Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 23 Jul, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
A guided walking tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', hearing true tales of witchcraft, strange deaths, ghosts and...
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Live Theatre

The Pantaloons Present

The (almost) Complete History of Britain

Fri 24 Jul to Sat 25 Jul
 (2 performances)
Clovelly Court Gardens
Badock Gardens
Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in...
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Workshop

Drawing Birds in Coloured Pencils Workshop

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 25 Jul, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper A day workshop working in coloured pencils to capture some of our characterful British birds. Join Artist John Piper who...
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Workshop

Willow Bird Sculpture Workshop (Chicken/Duck/Pheasant/Heron)

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 26 Jul, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Lucy Turner On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a magnificent willow bird (chicken/...
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Live Theatre

Changeling Theatre Presents

Much Ado About Nothing

Tue 28 Jul to Thu 30 Jul
 (3 performances)
Castle Hill, Filleigh
Ashridge Court
Blackberry Farm
“Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.” (Hero, Act 3, Scene 1) Shakespeare’s famous romcom gets a gothic makeover. Glitz, glamour...
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Live Music

CODA - A Tribute To Led Zeppelin

Thu 30 Jul, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, replicating the power, excitement and...
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Haunted History Tour

Please note: St Anne's will be closed to the pubic, due to essential building works.

Barnstaple Murder & Macabre Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Fri 31 Jul, 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

KPOP LIVE

Sat 01 Aug
 (2 performances)
The Plough Arts Centre
A Fun, High-Energy K-Pop Celebration for the Whole Family! Live at The Plough Arts Centre Step into the colourful, upbeat world of K-Pop —...
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Live Theatre

DOT Productions Presents

The Wizard of Oz

Sun 02 Aug to Mon 03 Aug
 (2 performances)
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Castle Hill, Filleigh
Step onto the Yellow Brick Road this summer with DOT Productions’ magical family theatre adventure, Frank L. Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of...
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Immersion: The Jungle Book

Thu 06 Aug, 6:30pm
Castle Drogo (NT)
Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling...
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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Murder & Macabre Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 06 Aug to Thu 12 Nov
 (2 dates)
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

The Kahunas

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 07 Aug, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Underground, indie, urban folk duo, The Kahunas bring hypnotic Waa Waa driven violin riffs on top of a Four to the Floor driving dance beat...
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Live Theatre

Folksy Theatre Presents

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Tue 11 Aug, 7:00pm
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Mistaken identities, magical transformations, and love gone hilariously wrong! Enjoy Shakespeare’s dazzling verse and Folksy’s twist of...
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Live Theatre

Quantum Theatre Presents

Treasure Island

Wed 12 Aug to Sat 15 Aug
 (2 performances)
Arlington Court (NT)
Castle Hill, Filleigh
Ahoy there me hearties! Long John Silver and his crew of salty old sea dogs are weighing anchor this summer with the pirate classic,...
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Live Music

The Jam'd

Fri 14 Aug, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
THE UK's BEST KNOWN AND MOST AUTHENTIC TRIBUTE TO THE EXCITING LIVE PERFORMANCE AND SOUND OF THE JAM!! WITH BRASS SECTION, POWER, PASSION...
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Workshop

Under the Sea Pottery Workshop

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 15 Aug, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick Come and join Helen for an Under the Sea sculpture workshop and explore ocean forms in clay and create your own...
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Sea Urchin Pottery Workshop

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 16 Aug, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick Come join Helen for a relaxed, creative pottery workshop where you’ll make your very own Sea Urchin Bud Vases. Helen...
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Live Theatre

Three Inch Fools Presents

King Arthur and the Holy Fail

Sun 16 Aug to Wed 19 Aug
 (2 performances)
Arlington Court (NT)
Tapeley Park
The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem! In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and...
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Live Theatre

440 Theatre Presents

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Early Bird - 10% off until 5pm 23 April 2026

Tue 18 Aug to Wed 19 Aug
 (2 performances)
Tapeley Park
Castle Hill 1646
Four Forty Theatre invite you into their outrageous take on Shakespeare’s most magical comedy. A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows runaway...
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Live Theatre

Quantum Theatre Presents

The Tales of Peter Rabbit

Wed 19 Aug, 6:00pm
Arlington Court (NT)
Quantum Theatre are back with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and...
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Live Theatre

Cambridge Touring Productions Presents

The Sword in the Stone

Thu 20 Aug to Sat 22 Aug
 (3 performances)
Castle Hill, Filleigh
Clovelly Court Gardens
Badock Gardens
Young Wart dreams of becoming a squire, while his childhood friend Morgan sets her sights on fame and fortune. On the way to the Tournament...
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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Town Centre: Southgate End Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 20 Aug, 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

Forever Clapton

Fri 21 Aug, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Forever Clapton A brand new production for 2026 and outstanding tribute to one of the most iconic Blues and Rock guitarists of all time!...
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Live Music

Ric Sanders & Vo Fletcher

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. No Bar. Bring your own!

Sun 23 Aug, 6:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Fairport Convention’s Ric Sanders is one of England’s most versatile fiddle players, whilst guitarist and vocalist Vo Fletcher has composed...
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Immersion Presents

Romeo & Juliet

Tue 25 Aug, 6:30pm
Ashridge Court
Award-winning Immersion Theatre Company proudly presents an unforgettable adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic, Romeo & Juliet...
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Live Theatre

The Pantaloons Presents

Twelfth Night

Wed 26 Aug to Thu 27 Aug
 (2 performances)
Arlington Court (NT)
The Lodge, Eggesford
Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things…! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons...
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Live Music

Alabama 3 Acoustic

Fri 28 Aug, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Heeding Woody Guthrie's maxim, Alabama 3 have never feared the reduction of their technology. Consequently, Alabama 3 acoustic is brave...
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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour

Age advisory 16+

Thu 03 Sep to Thu 03 Dec
 (2 dates)
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

Utimate Coldplay - Tribute

Fri 04 Sep, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Back by popular demand after a sell-out show! Ultimate Coldplay return with their spectacular tribute to one of the world’s most iconic...
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Live Comedy

Alistair McGowan - 3 in 1

Priority booking for Supporters only until 2 March 2026!

Sat 05 Sep, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
An evening of classic comedy, poetry and beautiful piano music – three great shows in one! Supporters - Login before selecting Book Online...
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Talk

Dave Rowntree: No One You Know

Fri 11 Sep, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book ‘No One You Know’, Dave Rowntree shares the tales behind Blur...
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