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Exhibition
Today!

The Gallery @ The Plough presents

Luna North

Wed 15 Apr to Sat 02 May
 (12 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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Other
Today!

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
 (3 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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Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

Summer Term April 2026

Sat 18 Apr to Sat 18 Jul
 (13 term dates)
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

PYT Seniors (14-18 yrs)

Summer Term April 2026

Sat 18 Apr to Sat 18 Jul
 (13 term dates)
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 - Youth Theatre

PYT Juniors (8-11 yrs)

Summer Term April 2026

Sat 18 Apr to Sat 18 Jul
 (13 term dates)
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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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

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

Prism Drama

Summer Term April 2026

Tue 21 Apr to Tue 14 Jul
 (12 sessions)
The Plough Arts Centre
An exciting weekly drama and performance workshop for adults with additional and supportive needs. Limited numbers. For further information...
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Workshop

Motion Dance

Summer Term April 2026

Tue 21 Apr to Tue 14 Jul
 (12 sessions)
The Plough Arts Centre
An enjoyable weekly dance and movement workshop for adults with additional and supportive needs. Limited numbers. For further information...
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Workshop

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
Cancelled
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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Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Creative Writing

Summer Term April 2026

Thu 23 Apr to Thu 23 Jul
 (13 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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12A
Film

H is for Hawk

Fri 24 Apr, 2:00pm
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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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 24 Apr to Fri 16 Oct
 (4 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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Live Music

Dire Streets

Fri 24 Apr, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Dire Streets – The UK’s Leading Dire Straits Tribute Step back into the golden age of classic rock as Dire Streets bring the music of one...
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Workshop

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.

Sat 25 Apr, 10:00am
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

Colourful Coiled Basket Workshop

With experienced wellbeing and creative practitioner Lorna Green

Sat 25 Apr, 10:30am
The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough's Spring creative workshop programme features a mindful making session with contemporary artist and tutor Lorna Green of Maud...
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Workshop

North Devon Poetry Stanza

Sat 25 Apr, 11:00am
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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PG
Film

The Magic Faraway Tree

Sat 25 Apr to Sat 02 May
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
A brand new adaptation of Enid Blyton’s famous children's book, adapted for screen by Simon Farnaby (Horrible Histories, Ghosts). Follow...
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Live Comedy

Live Nation presents

The Comedy Store

Sat 25 Apr to Sat 28 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...
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Workshop

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.

Sun 26 Apr, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Sold out
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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Did you miss out? Lucy Turner has another workshop in July...
Willow Bird Sculpture Workshop (Chicken/Duck/Pheasant/Heron)
Workshop

Spring Pilates

Please note booking information

Tue 28 Apr, 6:45pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Join Rebecca of Healthy Balance Pilates to celebrate Spring; you’ll be guided through a Pilates practice designed to awaken the body after...
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Haunted History Tour

Please note: St Anne's will be closed to the pubic, due to essential building works.

Barnstaple Town Centre: Southgate End Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Wed 29 Apr to Fri 17 Jul
 (3 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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Workshop

Crystal Sound Bath Meditation

Please note booking information

Thu 30 Apr to Wed 16 Dec
 (9 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

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.

Sat 02 May, 10:00am
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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Live Theatre

David Mynne (Founder Member of Kneehigh Theatre) 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.

Sat 02 May, 7:30pm
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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Film

The Drama

Sat 02 May to Sat 23 May
 (2 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. From A24 - the studio behind...
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Live Music

The Luke Combs Experience

Sat 02 May, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Cancelled
We regret to announce that this event has been cancelled. In the lead-up to the event, we have been trying to make contact with the band to...
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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 07 May to Thu 13 Aug
 (4 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 Town & Workhouse Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 07 May, 7:30pm
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 Workhouse...
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Workshop

Plough Storytelling Circle

First Thursday of every month at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Thu 07 May to Thu 03 Dec
 (8 sessions)
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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12A
Film

Project Hail Mary

Fri 08 May, 10:30am
The Plough Arts Centre
11.9 Light-years from home. 6th grade science teacher. 1 chance to save us all. Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a...
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Live Music

The Bluetones

Priority booking for Supporters until 7 November!

Fri 08 May, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Step into Britpop history as The Bluetones take the intimate stage at The Plough. First rising to fame in 1995 with “Are You Blue or Are...
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Workshop

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.

Sat 09 May, 10:00am
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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Live Comedy

Janet Street-Porter Is Off the Leash

Priority booking for Supporters until 3 July 2025!

Wed 13 May, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Supporters: Log in before selecting "Book Online" to access priority booking! From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National...
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12A
Film

Midwinter Break

Fri 15 May, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Starring Academy Award nominees Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) and Ciarán Hinds (Belfast). Based on the acclaimed novel, Midwinter Break...
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