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Film

Avatar: Fire & Ash

Fri 06 Feb
The Plough Arts Centre

Legendary filmmaker James Cameron transports audiences back to the breathtaking world of Pandora with AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, an...

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Comedy

Live Nation presents

The Comedy Store

Sat 07 Feb to Sat 28 Nov
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...

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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour

Age advisory 16+

Thu 12 Feb to Thu 03 Dec
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...

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Music

Shh Let’s Dance - Silent Disco for Adults with Additional Needs

Fri 13 Feb, 10:30am
The Plough Arts Centre
Join us for Shh… Let’s Dance! a silent disco designed especially for adults with disabilities. With three different music channels to...
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Film

Marty Supreme

Fri 13 Feb to Sat 21 Feb
The Plough Arts Centre
Enjoy Timothee Chalamet's Golden Globe winning performance in Marty Supreme. A bold new film from director Josh Safdie, starring Marty...
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Music

Galentines Silent Disco

Fri 13 Feb, 7:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Celebrate friendship, family, and fabulous vibes with a night out that’s...

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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Thu 19 Feb to Sun 22 Feb
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

A four-day feast of comedy, drama, spoken word, music, poetry and more will take place Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 February 2026, with a...

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Music

An evening of immersive sound and experimental performance.

Pattern Recognition presents: Astral Synthesis & Gnarled Fingers with Inhibitd & Matthew Greasley

Doors open at 7pm. Bar available. Cash preferred.

Sat 28 Feb, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

This event brings together four artists exploring different approaches to texture, rhythm, tuning, and atmosphere. From deep drones and...

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Workshops

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Workshop

Sip N Snip - A collaging session for creatives to connect!

Wed 04 Feb, 12:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Sip N Snip! Join a relaxed and friendly collaging session, where you can meet other creatives living and working locally. Collaging...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Spring Soap Making Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 13+. Under 16’s must be...

Thu 05 Feb, 7:00pm
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...

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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Beginners Meditation

Wed 11 Feb to Wed 01 Jul
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...

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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

Spring Green Man Pottery Workshop

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

Sun 15 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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Live Events
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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.

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Wednesday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
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Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 2:30pm

Friday - Saturday: Bar open 1 hour before events

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We are very grateful to the following local businesses for their support

Dartington Crystal
Pearce Homes
Atlantic Rest Burial
Resurgence Trust
Westcountry Maintenance Services Ltd
Tarka Digital
Arlington Court
Mike Wye Associates
The National Lottery
S&G Carpets Ltd.
RHS Rosemoor
Affinity Devon
Westward IT
Norman Family Trust
Rangemoors
Jamaica Press
Pee Wee’s Personal Homecare
Tamar Trading Building Supplies
Viva Violins
JAG Signs
Smytham Manor Holiday Park
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Torrington Dental Practice
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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 

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

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