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Fringe Extra Barnstaple

The Fabulist: We’re all Storytellers

Suitable for all ages.

Sun 22 Feb, 1:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

The Fabulist (Samantha Remnant) has worked in Devon for 11 years and has been a professional actor, dancer and teller of tales for most...

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Lucky Dog Theatre Productions: The Red Balloon

Suitable for ages 4+.

Sun 22 Feb, 2:15pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

A boy.

A balloon.

A story of friendship.

A comical homage to the classic 1956 short film by Albert Lamorisse....

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Shaun Sorial: The Boy Who Didn't Share His Tomato

Suitable for ages 12+.

Sun 22 Feb, 3:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
There was a young man called Tommy who would not share his tomatoes with his friends Tommy just ate and ate tomatoes one day Tommy woke up...
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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

IzOkei: Held in the Tips of Fingers

Suitable for ages 12+.

Sun 22 Feb, 4:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

What was the last thing you were touched by?

We all carry an enormous number of memories and experiences with us, molding our...

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Benny & Kate: Weathered

Suitable for ages 14+.

Sun 22 Feb, 5:45pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Weathered is a story about a man just trying to get on with it, whatever 'it' is. After fifteen years of being single, Mike is...

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

i.e. Theatre: Cavalier!

Suitable for ages 14+.

Sun 22 Feb, 7:15pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

After over a decade of tyranny, England is divided. Parliament is a mess, religious fear is driving the country apart, and after more...

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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Town & Workhouse Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 26 Feb to Thu 01 Oct
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...

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Film

NT Live: The Audience

Fri 27 Feb
The Plough Arts Centre
Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit...
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Workshops

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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Winter Wax Melts

Wed 25 Feb, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing

This month we‘ll be making waxmelts to chase away those winter bugs, help...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Slow Stitching, abstract, Embroidery Hoop workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be...

Wed 25 Feb, 6:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Caron Hone

Come along a create a beautiful Embroidery Hoop.

You don't need to know all the technical stitches, or...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Rush Hat Weaving Workshop

Sat 07 Mar, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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 - Visual Arts

3D Art Workshop

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

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Spring in Watercolours Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

Sat 04 Apr, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall

Tutor: John Piper

Come along and join North Devon Artist John Piper for a day painting a vibrant loose Spring scene in...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Abstraction by Design

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

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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Workshops
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Live Events
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Films
The best range of mainstream, art house and foreign language films in North Devon
Exhibitions
2 galleries. 24 visual arts exhibitions per year. Local and regional artists.
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ThePlough@StAnnes
Events & workshops at ThePlough@StAnnes, Barnstaple

Opening times

Box Office
Monday: 7-9pm (during term time)
Friday - Saturday:  10am - 4pm
re-opening 6:30pm - close.

Gallery
Wednesday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
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Kitchen & Bar Open

Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 2:30pm

Friday - Saturday: Bar open 1 hour before events

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News

Sepideh Takshi, Butterfly, Decolonisation Archive
Sepideh Takshi: A Global Voice in Digital Art
12/02/2026
We're Hiring! Join our programming team...
29/12/2025

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Patrons: Sir Michael Morpurgo O.B.E., Jenny Eclair, Sir Andrew Motion, Alistair McGowan, Show of Hands, Ian McMillan, Richard Digance, Tape Face, Dave Kelly

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The Plough Arts Centre is delighted to acknowledge the financial support of: 
Great Torrington Town Council, Torrington Town and Lands Charities, Devon County Council, Torridge District Council, Arts Council England, The UK Culture Recovery Fund, The National Lottery Community Fund, Boshier Hinton, Barnstaple Town Council, Davie Barnstaple Trust, Garfield Weston 

Supported by Arts Council England (logo) and The National Lottery

The Plough Arts Centre Limited,
9–11 Fore Street,
Great Torrington,
Devon, EX38 8HQ

Box Office 01805 624624