Mon 23 Nov, 7:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Celebrate Doctor Who Day with an exclusive big-screen event marking 20 years of the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler. For the first time ever in...
What's On
DOVES - Rosie Burns
Wed 25 Nov to Sat 02 Jan
(20 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
Rosie Burns is a painter, printmaker, illustrator and teacher. Her work is a vibrant exploration of light, life, and the interplay between...
Please note: No person under the age of 15 may be admitted to this screening.
+ post-screening Q&A
Wed 25 Nov, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Please note this film has been rated 15 by the local Licensing Authority. No person under the age of 15 may be admitted to this screening...
Age advisory 14+
Thu 26 Nov, 7:30pm
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...
Hand Sewing Workshop
Please note a £5 materials cost is payable to the tutor on the day
Fri 27 Nov, 10:00am
The Plough Arts Centre
Explore the timeless elegance of festive redwork embroidery while refining line work, composition and decorative stitch techniques. Ideal...
No Sew Christmas Decorations
Please note a £10 materials cost is payable to the tutor on the day
Fri 27 Nov, 1:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Create personalised Christmas decorations while learning a variety of simple hand-sewing and decorative embroidery stitches. Using festive...
Fri 27 Nov, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
On the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman; smelly, single and perpetually ridiculed. One day, fed up with her stuffy,...
Fri 27 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
3 Daft Monkeys 25th anniversary double set show Based in Cornwall but reaching across continents, 3 Daft Monkeys are a genre-defying folk-...
Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Sat 28 Nov, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper Join artist John Piper for a days watercolour painting capturing the iconic engine houses of the tin mines on the Cornish...
Sat 28 Nov, 10:30am
The Plough Arts Centre
So you are ready! You’ve created your work (on your own or with others), you’ve set up your business, you are clear about your marketing...
Sat 28 Nov, 4:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
What do you do when your neighbour goes completely wild? Award-winning director James Dawson’s new documentary is set in the rolling hills...
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 28 Nov, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
A night of original music with North Devon based musicians, James Spencer & Rebecca Balzani Barrow. At the heart of James’ songs are...
Live Nation presents
Sat 28 Nov, 8:00pm
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...
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.
Tue 01 Dec to Tue 08 Dec
(2 sessions)
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Sue Denham You are invited to join us on a wonderful winter wreath making workshop. You will make a straw based wreath and then...
In the gallery
Every Weds - Sat 10am - 4pm and before evening events
Wed 02 Dec to Sat 19 Dec
(13 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
The Gallery will be showcasing tempting hand made art and crafts from local makers and artists. In addition to the opportunity to buy some...
Age advisory 16+
Thu 03 Dec, 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...
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 04 Dec to Sat 05 Dec
(2 performances)
Barnstaple Guildhall
The Kahunas are a powerhouse Electro Folk Rock duo. A melting pot of drums, violin, synthesizers and original lyrical content Blending...
Fri 04 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Mad Dog Mcrea - Dusk Till Dawn Tour Get ready—Mad Dog Mcrea are back at The Plough Arts Centre, and they’re bringing the party with them...
Sat 05 Dec, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
The Exmoor Carolers, formed in 2006 by renowned North Devon shantyman John Parker, are a group of ten local musicians brought together by...
Sat 05 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Singer-songwriter Will Varley embarks on a UK winter tour this November, bringing his remarkable songwriting and captivating live show to...
Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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.
Thu 10 Dec, 6:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs Come and create your very own piece of fabric, using an assortment of brightly coloured wool...
Age advisory 16+
Thu 10 Dec, 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...
Folk - Rock - Political protest songs for the modern day
Fri 11 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Celebrated folk troubadour Beans on Toast heads out on his annual winter tour. Part concert, part gathering, every Beans on Toast show is a...
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 12 Dec
(2 sessions)
Barnstaple Guildhall
Sold out
Tutor: Lucy Turner On this 3-hour workshop, you will learn the basic technique and skills to weave a five-pointed star and a reindeer...
PYT PANTO:
and the 7 Multi-Cultural Gnomes!
Sat 12 Dec to Sun 13 Dec
(3 performances)
The Plough Arts Centre
Panto is back at the Plough! Join Snow White and her delightful multi-cultural gnomes for a magical, musical and mischievous adventure,...
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 13 Dec, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Sold out
Tutor: Helen McCormick To celebrate the Winter Solstice, this workshop invites you to create your own Winter Goddess sculpture from...
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 13 Dec, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Joy to all mankind... Bah! Spend an evening in the company of a mean, tight-fisted, squeezing, grasping, clutching old miser. Bah! Watch...
Thu 17 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Join North Devon Sinfonia for an intimate and atmospheric evening of beautiful orchestral music by candlelight, featuring much-loved works...
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 18 Dec to Sat 19 Dec
(2 performances)
Barnstaple Guildhall
Join Small Town Jones and band for a cozy evening of beautiful melodic and mesmerising indie folk soul infused songs from Small Town Jones...
Fri 18 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Big Al & The Wild Strawberries' Christmas Cracker - I f Christmas in Torrington had a soundtrack, Big Al & The Wild Strawberries...
NOTE: 7:30 PM start time!
Fri 08 Jan, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
With a perfect mix of superb musicianship and comedy, the UNRAVELLING WILBURYS are brothers ‘Sticky’ Willy, Walter, Thumper, Blind Melon...
Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Sat 09 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Helen McCormick Join Helen for a fun and creative session where you can learn to make 3 beautiful garden ornaments inspired by...
Sat 09 Jan, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Join Dogleg for an evening folk celebrating the warmth, music and spirit of traditional wassailing. Following the afternoon’s wassailing...
Fri 15 Jan, 7:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Hay Fever by Noël Coward directed by Emily Burns Emmy and Tony winner Christine Baranski makes her West End debut alongside Academy Award-...
Mon 18 Jan, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Join us for our Annual General Meeting! Everyone is welcome to join us as we look back on the highlights of 2026 and share exciting news,...
Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Fri 22 Jan, 6:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Caron Hone Come along and create a beautiful Embroidery Hoop. You don't need to know all the technical stitches, or have a...
Fri 22 Jan, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Step into the radiant world of Pierre-Auguste Renoir in this new Exhibition on Screen film, created alongside the National Gallery’s major...
Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Sat 23 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: John Piper Come and join Artist John Piper for a day painting sea creatures in a vibrant, loose and striking style of watercolour...
Age advisory 14+
Thu 28 Jan, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Walking Haunted History Tour of old Barnstaple with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing fascinating, moving and...
Fri 29 Jan, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
The Blues Band are now retired from touring - but their two lead vocalists Paul Jones and Dave Kelly will continue with their Acoustic Duo...
Suitable for all ages, from ages 8 - 108! Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Sat 30 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Fiona, of Fizz Designs Arts and Crafts Junk journalling can be traced back to the 19 th century when people began creating...
They're back... for another Hoedown
Sat 30 Jan, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Grab your cowboy hat, dust off those boots and get ready to kick off 2027 in true country style! Not the Cowboys are riding back into town...
Tribute
Fri 05 Feb, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Seriously Collins – A Tribute to Phil Collins & Genesis Experience the Magic of Phil Collins and Genesis! Get ready to be transported...
Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Sat 06 Feb, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs Using an assortment of brightly coloured wool fibres, learn the fun technique of wet-felting...
Live Nation Presents
On sale from 27 February 2026!
Sat 06 Feb to Sat 27 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...
Suitable for adults and older children 13+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Thu 11 Feb, 6:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or start a new...
Part Poetry - Part Stand up
Fri 12 Feb, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Luke Wright used to think he had the answers. Now he's not so sure. For twenty-five years, Fringe First winner Luke Wright has been writing...
Age advisory 16+
Sat 13 Feb, 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...
Sat 13 Feb, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
A Valentine’s Weekend of Jazz, Cabaret & Swing Step into the smoky, intoxicating world of Moscow Drug Club this Valentine’s weekend…...
Thu 18 Feb, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
The resident improv troupe from the most famous comedy club in the world, The Comedy Store Players have been delighting audiences for over...