What's On

Exhibition
Today!

On The Artists' Wall

Art by Karen Rogers

Thu 20 Aug to Sat 12 Sep
 (15 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
Karen Rogers is inspired by the ever changing coastal landscape, resulting in expressive, textured mixed media paintings that reflect the...
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Exhibition
Today!

The New Atlantic Wave Collective

Thu 20 Aug to Sat 26 Sep
 (23 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
The New Atlantic Wave - artists and makers in North Devon - to celebrate their first show at The Plough will be showing a diversity of...
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Live Theatre
Today!

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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Live Music

Fairport Convention's

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
Barnstaple Guildhall
Ric Sanders has been the violinist with Fairport Convention since 1985, touring the world with them and contributing many instrumentals and...
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Workshop

Crystal Sound Bath Meditation

Please note booking information

Mon 24 Aug to Tue 15 Dec
 (5 sessions)
Barnstaple Guildhall
This wonderful Crystal Sound Bath Meditation combines the soothing energy of Crystals with the healing tones of a Sound Bath to provide the...
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Live Theatre

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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Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Fame Rehearsals

Wed 26 Aug, 11:00am
The Plough Arts Centre
Fame rehearsals are available to book! They all take place on Wednesdays, apart from the first week, where they will be on Friday, due to...
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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 Theatre

Fame Jr

The Musical!

Thu 27 Aug to Sat 29 Aug
 (2 performances)
The Plough Arts Centre
A vibrant celebration of ambition, friendship, heartbreak and self-discovery, as young performers push themselves to the limit in pursuit...
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Haunted History Tour

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

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour (South End)

Age advisory 16+

Thu 27 Aug to Thu 22 Oct
 (3 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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12A
Film

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Fri 28 Aug to Sat 29 Aug
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of...
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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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Live Music

Celebrate Pattern Recognition's 3rd Birthday, with an evening of immersive sound and experimental performance.

Pattern Recognition presents: Patrick Dunn, Flux-us, Terminal Optimism & MAF

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 29 Aug, 7:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Patrick Dunn will perform a set of five short audiovisual pieces inspired by his experience of synesthesia. Although classically trained as...
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Live Theatre

Illyria Presents

The Pirates of Penzance

Thu 03 Sep, 7:00pm
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

Plough Storytelling Circle

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

Thu 03 Sep to Thu 03 Dec
 (4 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
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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Film

The Odyssey

Fri 04 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
 (3 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film...
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Workshop

Weave a Giant Willow Poppy Seed Head

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sun 06 Sep, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Lucy Turner On this 4-hour workshop, you will learn the basic weaving techniques to create a giant willow poppy seed head. Looks...
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Live Theatre

Theatre Workhouse Scratch Nights

Tue 08 Sep to Wed 16 Dec
 (3 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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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 10 Sep to Thu 08 Oct
 (2 sessions)
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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PG
Film

The Summer Book

Fri 11 Sep to Sat 12 Sep
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
The Summer Book follows a family spending a transformative summer at their cabin on a remote island in the Gulf of Finland. Adapted from...
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Workshop

Decorative Sgraffito Tiles Pottery Workshop

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 12 Sep, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick Join Helen for a hands-on Decorative Sgraffito Tiles Workshop! In this creative session, you’ll learn the beautiful...
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Film

Plough Earth Film Festival

Sat 12 Sep, 6:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Join us for a powerful evening of thought-provoking films, conversation, and connection as we explore some of the most urgent and hopeful...
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Workshop

'A Guiding Light' Charcoal Drawing Workshop

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sun 13 Sep, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper Come and join Artist John Piper for an introduction to drawing with charcoal. This expressive and striking medium is...
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Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Summer Term 2026 (April - June)

Mon 14 Sep to Mon 30 Nov
 (11 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! No...
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Live Theatre

Lord of the Flies

A contemporary re-telling of William Golding's classic tale...

Tue 15 Sep to Wed 16 Sep
 (2 performances)
The Plough Arts Centre
A gripping and disturbing exploration of survival, fear and human nature. As isolation gives way to chaos, this powerful and thought...
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Exhibition

On The Artists' Wall

Art by Lesley Anne Cornish

Wed 16 Sep to Sat 17 Oct
 (19 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
North Devon artist and children's author, Lesley's work covers a wide variety of styles in all mediums. Subjects include traditional...
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Other

Charles Hanson Valuations

Wed 16 Sep to Wed 16 Dec
 (3 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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15
Film

De Gaulle: Résistance

Fri 18 Sep to Fri 25 Sep
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
June, 1940. France collapses and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. Alone against the odds, this...
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Live Comedy

Charlie Baker

Fri 18 Sep, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Fresh from the airwaves and screens of the nation, and proudly flying the flag for Devon, Charlie Baker is heading back to the West Country...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Fruit Basket Willow Weaving Workshop

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sun 20 Sep, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Jane Welsh On this workshop you will make a broad, shallow basket suitable for displaying fruit. The Basket will have a traditional...
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Live Music

This is Floyd

Fri 25 Sep, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
This Is Floyd - A Tribute To Pink Floyd - experience the mesmerising sounds of Pink Floyd like never before. Since 2007, the band have been...
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Workshop

Terracotta Chicken Sculpture Pottery Workshop

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 26 Sep, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick Join Helen for a hands-on Terracotta Chicken Sculpture Pottery Workshop! In this creative session, you’ll learn how...
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Other

We Buy Vintage Roadshow

No need to book.

Thu 01 Oct, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
The smart, easy and safe way to sell your jewellery and antiques... In a world of online marketplaces and sell by post solutions,...
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Live Music

Scott Matthews

Thu 01 Oct, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Twenty years after his acclaimed debut album Passing Stranger , Ivor Novello-winning singer-songwriter Scott Matthewsreturns to the stage...
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Workshop

Hand Sewing Workshop

Foundations in Embroidery workshop

Please note a £10 materials cost is payable to the tutor on the day

Fri 02 Oct, 10:00am
The Plough Arts Centre
Come and join Kiri for the first of a progressive series of creative embroidery workshops inspired by nature, the seasons and both...
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Exhibition

Signposts & Departures by Pete Newell

Sat 03 Oct to Sat 14 Nov
 (26 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
This exhibition offers Pete a chance to revisit past works, refine his drawing skills, and create new pieces exploring fresh artistic...
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Live Music

The Bowie Experience

Sat 03 Oct, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Put on your red shoes and dance… The Bowie Experience is coming to The Plough, and this is no ordinary tribute—it’s a full-tilt celebration...
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Live Music

Amanita Grove: Deep Beneath The Canopy

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 04 Oct, 6:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Amanita Grove presents a journey through Nature, uncovering the secrets of trees and hidden life within the forest through sound,...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Festive Soap Making Workshop

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

Thu 08 Oct, 6:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or start a new...
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