What's On

Workshop - Visual Arts

Wild Flower Meadow in Acrylics 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 02 May, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper North Devon artist John Piper will guide you step by step in this acrylic painting workshop to create a beautiful vibrant...
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Live Theatre

David Mynne (Founder Member of Kneehigh Theatre) presents: Widdershins

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 02 May, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
WIDDERSHINS Three times round the circle And faerie-land begins Three times round the wrong way And call it widdershins Old Cornish Nursery...
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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 & Workhouse Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 07 May, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Walking Haunted History Tour of old Barnstaple with Susan Pengelly. True stories of how people lived a wretched existance in the Workhouse...
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Poetry/Spoken Word

Plough Storytelling Circle

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

Thu 07 May to Thu 03 Dec
 (8 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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12A
Film

Project Hail Mary

Fri 08 May, 10:30am
The Plough Arts Centre
11.9 Light-years from home. 6th grade science teacher. 1 chance to save us all. Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a...
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Live Music

The Bluetones

Priority booking for Supporters until 7 November!

Fri 08 May, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Step into Britpop history as The Bluetones take the intimate stage at The Plough. First rising to fame in 1995 with “Are You Blue or Are...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Spring Solstice Goddess Pottery Sculpture 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 09 May, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick To celebrate the Spring Solstice, this workshop invites you to create your own Spring Goddess sculpture from...
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Live Comedy

Janet Street-Porter Is Off the Leash

Priority booking for Supporters until 3 July 2025!

Wed 13 May, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Supporters: Log in before selecting "Book Online" to access priority booking! From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National...
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12A
Film

Midwinter Break

Fri 15 May, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Starring Academy Award nominees Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) and Ciarán Hinds (Belfast). Based on the acclaimed novel, Midwinter Break...
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Live Music

Priority Booking for Supporters until 25 October!

Fleetwood Mac Songbook

Fri 15 May to Sat 16 May
 (2 performances)
The Plough Arts Centre
Supporters: Log in before selecting "Book Online" to access priority booking! After two sold-out shows at The Plough Arts Centre, the...
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Workshop

Plough Writers

from May 2026

Sat 16 May to Sat 06 Jun
 (2 sessions)
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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15
Film

Rose of Nevada

Sat 16 May, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
"A Cornish modern classic. Eerie, heart-breaking, wonderful" – Mark Kermode When a fishing boat, the Rose of Nevada, lost with all hands 30...
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15
Film

The North

Fri 22 May, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Shot entirely in the Scottish Highlands, The North is a beautiful ode to friendship and the healing power of nature. Bart Schrijver’s...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Terracotta Dragon Sculpture 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 23 May, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick This pottery workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the...
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Live Music

Swing from Paris

Sat 23 May, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
An evening of Parisian-flavoured swing, jazz & vintage charm Step into the smoky cafés of Montmartre and the golden age of European...
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Live Theatre

Illyria Presents

Pinocchio

Sun 24 May, 4:00pm
Ashridge Court
Carlo Collodi’s classic is a perennial favourite. It is the third most translated book in the world, having appeared in no fewer than 260...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Wellbeing Wednesday - Knit & Natter

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

Wed 27 May, 10:00am
Castle Centre, Barnstaple
With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing. Calling all non knitters and yarn geniuses alike, join us for a morning of yarning...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Bags of Fun! Wet Felting 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 30 May, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs Using wet felting techniques, you will learn the principles of how to create a 3D form in...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Seahorse 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 30 May, 2:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Juliette Hayward Come along and enjoy an afternoon of mosaic. Make a beautiful seahorse from upcycled, broken crockery. (If you've...
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Other

We Buy Vintage Roadshow

No need to book.

Mon 01 Jun, 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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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 01 Jun, 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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12A
Film

Exclusively in cinemas!

The Devil Wears Prada 2

Fri 05 Jun to Fri 12 Jun
 (3 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
Everybody wants this. Almost twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel return to the fashionable...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

Sacred Rose Ceremony

Fri 05 Jun, 7:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
The rose is deeply linked to the Divine Feminine mysteries and healing for the heart and the womb. The vibration of rose brings self love,...
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12A
Film

Maya and the Wave

Fri 05 Jun, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Maya and the Wave returns to The Plough Arts Centre after a sell out success After a life-threatening wipeout and years of recovery, Maya...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Egg Basket with a Polish Asymmetric Border Willow Weaving 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 06 Jun, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Sold out
Tutor: Jane Welsh On this one day course we will be making this attractive egg shaped basket which can be used for light shopping, pegs,...
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Live Music

Midsummer Cèilidh

with the Appledore Ceilidh Band

Sat 13 Jun, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Back by popular demand, Appledore Ceilidh Band return for an unforgettable summer’s evening of music, dance, and joy. Whether you’re a...
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Other

Exclusive to Supporters:

Access All Areas

Thu 18 Jun
 (6 sessions)
The Plough Arts Centre
Take a look behind the scenes at The Plough. An open evening exclusively for Supporters of The Plough. Entry is free, advance booking...
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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 18 Jun, 7:30pm
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 Theatre

Rain or Shine Presents

The Pickwick Papers

Fri 19 Jun to Fri 21 Aug
 (3 performances)
Clovelly Court Gardens
Badock Gardens
Tapeley Park
In the Summer of 2026, Rain or Shine plan to take you into the delightfully chaotic Victorian world of The Pickwick Papers, where...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Terracotta Highland Cow Sculpture 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 20 Jun, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick This workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the opportunity to...
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Talk

MURDER:STAGED

Sat 20 Jun, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Did you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder - are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test to find...
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Film

Jo in the Water

+ Q&A with Director Pip Piper and Jo Bateman

Thu 25 Jun, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Jo in the Water follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK’s...
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15
Film

Savage House

Fri 26 Jun, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Set against the backdrop of 18th century England, a massive Pox outbreak, and Jacobite Uprising - this is a timely and darkly satirical...
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Live Theatre

Sun & Moon Theatre Presents

Twelfth Night

Sat 27 Jun to Sat 18 Jul
 (2 performances)
Lapford Mill
Skern Lodge
'Methinks 'tis time to smile again ...' Set in the 1950s during the festive season, post-war Illyria, marked by loss, is still finding its...
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Live Dance

Inspire Dance Festival

Sat 27 Jun, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Dance companies, schools, organisations, and individuals of all ages and abilities share their passion for dance in a jam packed evening of...
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Poetry/Spoken Word

Supporter discount available before 5 December!

Harry Baker: Tender

Fri 03 Jul, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Don't miss out on your Supporter Discount - only available until 9:00am 5 December 2025! As in ripe for the taking. As in a heart swelled...
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