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The Plough Gallery presents

RACHEL SHUTE : Artsiecoast

Wed 04 Mar to Sat 14 Mar
 (8 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
ARTSIECOAST An Exhibition by Devon-based artist Rachel Shute Rachel Shute’s coastal inspired artwork evokes the essence of a calm nostalgia...
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Film
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The Choral

Fri 06 Mar, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
A Yorkshire village’s choral society finds its ranks depleted as men head off to war. With the annual performance looming, the society is...
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Workshop - Visual Arts
Today!

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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sat 11 Apr
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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
Today!

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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sat 11 Apr
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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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Workshop - Visual Arts
Today!

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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sat 25 Jul
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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 - Visual Arts
Today!

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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sat 25 Apr
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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
Today!

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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sun 16 Aug
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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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Workshop - Visual Arts
Today!

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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sat 30 May
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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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Workshop - Visual Arts
Today!

Sleeping Cats & Dogs Terracotta 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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sat 04 Jul
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick Come join Helen for a fun pottery workshop where you can create your own adorable terracotta sleeping dog or cat...
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Live Music
Today!

Small Town Jones - Summer Gig at The Guildhall, Barnstaple

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 06 Mar to Fri 17 Jul
 (2 performances)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Join Small Town Jones and band for an evening of beautiful melodic and mesmerising indie folk soul infused songs in The Guildhall,...
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Workshop - Visual Arts
Today!

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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sat 09 May
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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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Workshop
Today!

Summer Soap Making Workshop

Fri 06 Mar to Fri 03 Jul
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedwitch Soapery & Healing Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or...
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Workshop
Today!

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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sat 15 Aug
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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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Workshop - Visual Arts
Today!

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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sun 26 Apr
 (2 sessions)
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 swallow or swift shaped bird, and...
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Live Theatre
Today!

David Mynne 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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sat 02 May
 (2 performances)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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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Workshop - Visual Arts
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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.

Fri 06 Mar to Sat 02 May
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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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Comedy
Today!

Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers

Fri 06 Mar, 7:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into...
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Workshop - Youth Theatre

Spring Term 2026

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

Sat 07 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (4 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 07 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (4 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 - Visual Arts

Rush Hat Weaving Workshop

Sat 07 Mar, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Nearly full
Tutor: Jane Welsh Make your own Rush Hat, ready for the Spring and Summer sunshine! We will use checker weave and pairing to make these...
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Workshop

Plough Writers

Jan - Apr 2026

Sat 07 Mar to Sat 04 Apr
 (2 sessions)
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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Looking for workshops after April 2026?
Plough Writers
Poetry/Spoken Word

North Devon Poetry Stanza

Sat 07 Mar to Sat 25 Apr
 (2 performances)
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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Workshop - Youth Theatre

Spring Term 2026

PYT Next Stage (13-16 yrs)

Sat 07 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (4 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 07 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (4 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 07 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (4 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 07 Mar to Sat 28 Mar
 (4 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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Music

Blackbeard's Tea Party

Sat 07 Mar, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Folk-rock rebels Blackbeard’s Tea Party celebrate 10 years of their seminal album ‘Reprobates’, a collection of stories about wrong’uns...
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Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Spring Term - Jan-Mar 2026

Mon 02 Mar to Mon 23 Mar
 (4 sessions)
Torrington Town Hall
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

Beginners Meditation

Wed 11 Mar to Wed 01 Jul
 (5 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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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 12 Mar to Thu 13 Aug
 (6 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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Workshop - Youth Theatre

Spring Term 2026

PYT Creative Writing

Thu 05 Mar to Thu 26 Mar
 (4 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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PG
Film

Exhibition on Screen: Turner and Constable

Fri 13 Mar, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and...
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Music

Sound of the Sirens

Fri 13 Mar, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Exeter’s acclaimed singer-songwriter duo, Sound of the Sirens, are back at The Plough for a night of unforgettable live music! Abbe Martin...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

3D Art Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sat 14 Mar, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: John Piper Join North Devon Artist John Piper for this unique two part 3D Art workshop where we will be using clay on a canvas board...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Bird House Pottery Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sat 14 Mar, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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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Theatre

The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford Present:

Holmes & Watson and the Curious Case of the Masked Magician

Sat 14 Mar, 7:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
"TELL ME EVERYTHING, HOLMES" It’s 1906-the Golden Age of Magic.The Masked Magician bestrides London’s world of Magic like a colossus, UNTIL...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Spring Green Man Pottery Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sun 15 Mar, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Sold out
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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Workshop - Visual Arts

Weave a Willow Stag or Deer Head

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sun 15 Mar, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Nearly full
Tutor: Lucy Turner On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a stunning Stag or Deer head. An eye...
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Other

Charles Hanson Valuations

Wed 18 Mar to Wed 16 Dec
 (9 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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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Singing Circle with Zara Tricconet

Wed 18 Mar, 6:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Cancelled
All are welcome to join Zara Triconnet at an open monthly gathering of folk who wish to practice making music with their voice together...
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15
Film

Wuthering Heights (cert TBC)

Fri 20 Mar to Fri 27 Mar
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors. A bold and original imagining of one of the...
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Music

The Mumford and Sons Story

Fri 20 Mar, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Step into the world of foot-stomping folk-rock with The Mumford & Sons Story, a tribute that captures the epic rise of the band who...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

'Smiling Basket' Willow Weaving Workshop

Sat 21 Mar to Sun 05 Jul
 (2 sessions)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Jane Welsh On this one day course we will be learning the traditional skills of basketry whilst making this curved sided basket with...
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Plough Youth Theatre

PYT presents:

A Night at the Musicals

Sat 21 Mar, 7:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Back by Popular Demand! PYT presents: A Night at the Musicals. This stunning evening of musical theatre astounded audiences last year and...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Wellbeing Wednesday - Easter Centrepiece

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

Barnstaple Town Centre: Southgate End Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 26 Mar to Thu 20 Aug
 (2 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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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

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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Music - Acoustic

Swimbridge Consort “Love, lute and longing”

Sat 28 Mar, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Welcome to 1600s London as we share music inspired by the blazing passionate words of John Donne. Celebrate the astonishment of life and...
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