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Exhibition

EXHIBITION

RUSS BESTLEY : Torn Edges

Punk in the Faraway Towns

Wed 25 Mar to Sat 11 Apr
 (12 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 - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Wellbeing Wednesday - Easter Centrepiece

Cancelled
Wed 25 Mar, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Cancelled
With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing. Craft a seasonal centrepiece from natural materials to decorate your Easter table. Our...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre

Spring Term 2026

PYT Creative Writing

Thu 26 Mar, 5:00pm
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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12A
Film

Hamnet

Fri 27 Mar, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Valentines' Day Deal - get 2 tickets for £12!* Hamnet is a beautifully crafted tale of love, loss, and family. Starring Paul Mescal as...
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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 27 Mar to Fri 16 Oct
 (5 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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Workshop - Youth Theatre

Spring Term 2026

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

Sat 21 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (2 term dates)
Other venue - see description
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

Spring Term 2026

PYT Seniors (14-18 yrs)

Sat 21 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (2 term dates)
Other venue - see description
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

SPRING WORKSHOPS @ The Plough

Easter Wreath Making Workshop

Sat 28 Mar, 10:30am
The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough welcomes back experienced tutor Jayne Davies to lead an uplifting Easter Wreath Making workshop, where you can select from a...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre

Spring Term 2026

PYT Next Stage (13-16 yrs)

Sat 21 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (2 term dates)
Other venue - see description
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

Spring Term 2026

PYT Infant Play Explorers (4-7 yrs)

Sat 21 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (2 term dates)
Other venue - see description
The Plough Arts Centre
Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be! Learn new skills, make...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre

Spring Term 2026

PYT Juniors (8-11 yrs)

Sat 21 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (2 term dates)
Other venue - see description
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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Workshop - Youth Theatre

Spring Term 2026

PYT Creative Dance (8-18 yrs)

Sat 21 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (2 term dates)
Other venue - see description
The Plough Arts Centre
These popular classes give young people the opportunity to express themselves, tell stories and learn performance skills through a variety...
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Live Music

Forever Springsteen

Sat 28 Mar, 8:15pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Feel the power, passion, and spirit of Bruce Springsteen — live. Forever Springsteen brings The Boss’s legendary music to life with a high-...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

Crystal Sound Bath Meditation

Please note booking information

Tue 31 Mar to Wed 16 Dec
 (10 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Castle Centre, Barnstaple
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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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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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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Workshop

Plough Writers

Jan - Apr 2026

Sat 04 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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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 - 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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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

Please note booking information

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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