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EXHIBITION

RUSS BESTLEY : Torn Edges

Punk in the Faraway Towns

Sat 28 Mar to Sat 11 Apr
 (9 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough is delighted to welcome Dr Russ Bestley to exhibit a collection of punk artwork on the Artist’s Wall 25 March – 11 April 2026...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

SPRING WORKSHOPS @ THE PLOUGH

Open Mic Poetry Jam

Thu 02 Apr, 6:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Come gather in the newly refurbished Gallery for an open mic poetry jam! Share your poetry and lyrics with a warm crowd in the gallery 6.30...
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Poetry/Spoken Word

Plough Storytelling Circle

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

Thu 02 Apr to Thu 03 Dec
 (9 performances)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Castle Centre, 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...
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Haunted History Tour

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

Witchy & Weird Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 02 Apr, 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 Music

Keith James: The Songs of Nick Drake

Cancelled
Thu 02 Apr, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Cancelled
Voice and unusually tuned acoustic guitars together with Flutes played by Richie Cotterill. Nick Drake is one of the most revered and loved...
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15
Film

Is This Thing On?

Fri 03 Apr, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex and Tess Novak find themselves at a crossroads, both collectively and individually. Facing middle...
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15
Film

I Swear

Fri 03 Apr, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
I Swear follows the true story of Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s journey with Tourette's through his troubled teens and early...
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Exhibition

The Gallery @ The Plough presents

Luna North

Sat 04 Apr to Sat 02 May
 (17 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough is delighted to welcome reknowned painter and printmaker Luna North to The Gallery for a vibrant new solo show in April 2026...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Spring in Watercolours 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 04 Apr, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper Come along and join North Devon Artist John Piper for a day painting a vibrant loose Spring scene in watercolours. Step...
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PG
Film

GOAT

Sat 04 Apr
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
From the artists that made KPop Demon Hunters comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will, a...
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Live Music

Kris Drever

plus support

Sat 04 Apr, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Kris Drever is among Scotland’s most acclaimed and distinctive contemporary musicians, celebrated for his warm voice, virtuosically...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Beginners Meditation

Wed 08 Apr to Wed 01 Jul
 (4 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Castle Centre, Barnstaple
With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing. Meditation is a relaxing session combining gentle movement, breath work and guided...
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Haunted History Tour

Bideford Town Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Wed 08 Apr to Wed 14 Oct
 (3 dates)
Bideford Town Hall
Walking Haunted History Tour of old Bideford with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing true tales of the ghosts that...
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Other

National Women’s Register

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

Thu 09 Apr to Thu 13 Aug
 (5 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Castle Centre, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
National Women’s Register is an organisation for all women. NWR is a social organisation and our style is informal and relaxed. Local group...
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Haunted History Tour

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

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour

Age advisory 16+

Thu 09 Apr to Thu 09 Jul
 (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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PG
Film

Hoppers

Fri 10 Apr to Sat 11 Apr
 (3 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
In Disney and Pixar’s all-new animated comedy adventure HOPPERS, animal lover Mabel (voice of Piper Curda) seizes an opportunity to use a...
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12A
Film

H is for Hawk

Fri 10 Apr to Fri 24 Apr
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
A record of a spiritual journey, H Is for Hawk is a love letter to the raw beauty of British landscapes, a story about memory and nature...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Abstraction by Design

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 11 Apr, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs Have you ever wanted to create abstract paintings like Barnstaple Blue, as dispalyed in...
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Workshop

Plough Writers

Jan - Apr 2026

Sat 11 Apr, 10:30am
Other venue - see description
The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre
Tutor Lizzie Bauer will host these workshops, perfect for those who wish to develop their creative writing skills. The Plough Writers are...
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Plough Writers
Workshop - Visual Arts

Bird Mosaic 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 11 Apr, 2:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Juliette Hayward Come along and enjoy an afternoon of mosaic. Make a beautiful bird from upcycled, broken crockery. (If you've just...
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Other

Charles Hanson Valuations

Wed 15 Apr to Wed 16 Dec
 (8 sessions)
The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre
Bring along your Jewellery, Silver, Gold, Fine China & Toys! All types of antiques and collectables can be entered into auction. Just...
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Live Music

Zervas and Pepper present:

This Flight Tonight - The Songs of Joni Mitchell

Priority booking for Supporters only from 3rd - 30th November!

Thu 16 Apr, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
PRIORITY BOOKING FOR SUPPORTERS ONLY FROM 3 NOVEMBER ON GENERAL SALE 30 NOVEMBER Supporters - login to gain access to priority booking An...
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12A
Film

Mother's Pride

Fri 17 Apr to Fri 01 May
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
From the team behind 'Finding Your Feet' and 'Fisherman’s Friends' comes Mother’s Pride, a story about the Harley family who after losing...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

Summer Term April 2026

Sat 18 Apr to Sat 18 Jul
 (13 term dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
This popular group is excited for its second year of contemporary drama and theatre for young people aged 11-14 ish years! Places go...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Seniors (14-18 yrs)

Summer Term April 2026

Sat 18 Apr to Sat 18 Jul
 (13 term dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting,...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Juniors (8-11 yrs)

Summer Term April 2026

Sat 18 Apr to Sat 18 Jul
 (13 term dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be! Develop your...
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12A
Film

Where Is Heaven?

Sat 18 Apr, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
It’s back again by popular demand - the award-winning (Brighton Film Festival) documentary about life off-grid in Devon and much more. This...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

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Moon Circle

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.

Mon 20 Apr, 6:45pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
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...
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Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Summer Term 2026 (April - June)

Mon 20 Apr to Mon 29 Jun
 (10 sessions)
The Plough Arts Centre
Whether you're an experienced singer or you're just finding your voice, all are welcome with North Devon’s thriving Community Choir! £80...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Wellbeing Wednesday - Hand Decorated Spring Candles

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

Wed 22 Apr, 10:00am
Castle Centre, Barnstaple
With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing. Using specialist wax pens come along and hand decorated your choice of candle in a...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Creative Writing

Summer Term April 2026

Thu 23 Apr to Thu 23 Jul
 (13 term dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and...
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Haunted History Tour

We are thrilled to have been granted exclusive access to this beautiful home.

Hall 'Upstairs Downstairs' Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Fri 24 Apr to Fri 16 Oct
 (4 dates)
Hall, Bishops Tawton
A fascinating tour of the beautiful Hall house, a family home for generations, rich in historical elegance. Stories of their eccentric and...
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Live Music

Dire Streets

Fri 24 Apr, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Dire Streets – The UK’s Leading Dire Straits Tribute Step back into the golden age of classic rock as Dire Streets bring the music of one...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Safari in Soft Pastels 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 Apr, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper This day workshop in soft pastel sticks with artist John Piper will give you the chance to create a beautiful portrait of...
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Workshop

Colourful Coiled Basket Workshop

With experienced wellbeing and creative practitioner Lorna Green

Sat 25 Apr, 10:30am
The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough's Spring creative workshop programme features a mindful making session with contemporary artist and tutor Lorna Green of Maud...
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Poetry/Spoken Word

North Devon Poetry Stanza

Sat 25 Apr, 11:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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...
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PG
Film

The Magic Faraway Tree

Sat 25 Apr to Sat 02 May
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
A brand new adaptation of Enid Blyton’s famous children's book, adapted for screen by Simon Farnaby (Horrible Histories, Ghosts). Follow...
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Live Comedy

Live Nation presents

The Comedy Store

Sat 25 Apr to Sat 28 Nov
 (4 performances)
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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Workshop - Visual Arts

Weave a Willow Swallow and Bullrushes 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 26 Apr, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Lucy Turner On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a swallow or swift shaped bird, and...
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Workshop

Life Drawing Gym

SPRING WORKSHOP PROGRAMME @ The Plough

Mon 27 Apr to Mon 08 Jun
 (3 sessions)
Dance Studio at The Plough Arts Centre
The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough Arts Centre
Join us for a Life Drawing session on Monday 27th April, Monday 18th May or Monday 8th June 2026 6.30 - 8.30pm in The Dance Studio. Run by...
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Haunted History Tour

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

Barnstaple Town Centre: Southgate End Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Wed 29 Apr to Fri 17 Jul
 (3 dates)
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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