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Live Music

Celebrate Pattern Recognition's 3rd Birthday, with an evening of immersive sound and experimental performance.

Pattern Recognition presents: Patrick Dunn, Flux-us, Terminal Optimism & MAF

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 29 Aug, 7:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Patrick Dunn will perform a set of five short audiovisual pieces inspired by his experience of synesthesia. Although classically trained as...
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Live Theatre

Illyria Presents

The Pirates of Penzance

Thu 03 Sep, 7:00pm
Arlington Court (NT)
Castle Drogo (NT)
Frederick, accidentally apprenticed to Pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday. On the day he reaches...
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Film

The Odyssey

Fri 04 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
 (3 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film...
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Workshop

Weave a Giant Willow Poppy Seed Head

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sun 06 Sep, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Lucy Turner On this 4-hour workshop, you will learn the basic weaving techniques to create a giant willow poppy seed head. Looks...
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Workshop

Decorative Sgraffito Tiles Pottery Workshop

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 12 Sep, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick Join Helen for a hands-on Decorative Sgraffito Tiles Workshop! In this creative session, you’ll learn the beautiful...
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Film

Plough Earth Film Festival

Sat 12 Sep, 6:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Join us for a powerful evening of thought-provoking films, conversation, and connection as we explore some of the most urgent and hopeful...
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Workshop

'A Guiding Light' Charcoal Drawing Workshop

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sun 13 Sep, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper Come and join Artist John Piper for an introduction to drawing with charcoal. This expressive and striking medium is...
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Workshop

Ploughcappella with Rosa Rebecka

Summer Term 2026 (April - June)

Mon 14 Sep to Mon 30 Nov
 (11 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! No...
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Exhibition

On The Artists' Wall

Art by Lesley Anne Cornish

Wed 16 Sep to Sat 17 Oct
 (19 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
North Devon artist and children's author, Lesley's work covers a wide variety of styles in all mediums. Subjects include traditional...
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Live Comedy

Charlie Baker

Fri 18 Sep, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Fresh from the airwaves and screens of the nation, and proudly flying the flag for Devon, Charlie Baker is heading back to the West Country...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Fruit Basket Willow Weaving Workshop

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sun 20 Sep, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Jane Welsh On this workshop you will make a broad, shallow basket suitable for displaying fruit. The Basket will have a traditional...
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Live Music

This is Floyd

Fri 25 Sep, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
This Is Floyd - A Tribute To Pink Floyd - experience the mesmerising sounds of Pink Floyd like never before. Since 2007, the band have been...
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Workshop

Terracotta Chicken Sculpture Pottery Workshop

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 26 Sep, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick Join Helen for a hands-on Terracotta Chicken Sculpture Pottery Workshop! In this creative session, you’ll learn how...
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Other

We Buy Vintage Roadshow

No need to book.

Thu 01 Oct, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
The smart, easy and safe way to sell your jewellery and antiques... In a world of online marketplaces and sell by post solutions,...
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Live Music

Scott Matthews

Thu 01 Oct, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Twenty years after his acclaimed debut album Passing Stranger , Ivor Novello-winning singer-songwriter Scott Matthewsreturns to the stage...
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Exhibition

Signposts & Departures by Pete Newell

Sat 03 Oct to Sat 14 Nov
 (26 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
This exhibition offers Pete a chance to revisit past works, refine his drawing skills, and create new pieces exploring fresh artistic...
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Live Music

The Bowie Experience

Sat 03 Oct, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Put on your red shoes and dance… The Bowie Experience is coming to The Plough, and this is no ordinary tribute—it’s a full-tilt celebration...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Festive Soap Making Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Thu 08 Oct, 6:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or start a new...
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Workshop

Christmas Green Man Pottery Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 10 Oct, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Sold out
Tutor: Helen McCormick Come and join Helen for a fun day learning how to create your own Festive Green Man sculpture from clay. No...
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Live Music

An evening of immersive sound and experimental performance.

Pattern Recognition presents: Slow Slow Loris & Sieben

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 10 Oct, 7:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Slow Slow Loris is a duo whose industrial noise melodies merge with the visceral avant-garde to create epic and delicate storms of sound...
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Workshop

Zarzo Basket Willow Weaving 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 18 Oct, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Jane Welsh This is a one day workshop to make a distinctive and decorative Zarzo basket which makes a beautiful fruit or flower...
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Live Music

Nerina Pallot - Solo

Wed 21 Oct, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Following her acclaimed Royal Albert Hall performance celebrating 25 years in music, Brit and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter...
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Live Comedy

Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha Lifetime

Priority booking for Supporters only until 17 April 9:00am!

Fri 23 Oct, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Paul Sinha returned to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 after a dramatic 2023 that saw him booking a ticket to Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary half...
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Live Comedy

Live Nation presents

The Comedy Store

Sat 24 Oct to Sat 28 Nov
 (2 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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Haunted History Tour

Witchy & Weird Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 29 Oct, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
A guided walking tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', hearing true tales of witchcraft, strange deaths, ghosts and...
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Workshop

Terracotta Gargoyles for your garden/home

Please note: The event will take place at Bridge Hall, Barnstaple, EX31 1EU, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, Bridge Hall is wheelchair accessible with level access.

Sat 31 Oct, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Helen McCormick This pottery workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the...
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Workshop

Weave a Willow Stag or Deer Head

Please note: The event will take place at Bridge Hall, Barnstaple, EX31 1EU, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, Bridge Hall is wheelchair accessible with level access.

Sat 31 Oct, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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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Workshop

Christmas Wreath Pottery Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at Bridge Hall, Barnstaple, EX31 1EU, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, Bridge Hall is wheelchair accessible with level access.

Sun 01 Nov, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Helen McCormick Embrace the magic of the season and join local artist Helen McCormick for a festive, creative day. Hand-build a...
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Workshop

Winter Themed Pressed Flower Lanterns

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 07 Nov
 (2 sessions)
Barnstaple Guildhall
With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing. Design and create a gorgeous, glowing lantern in your chosen size using pressed...
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Live Music

Blazin Fiddles

Wed 18 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Take three of the Highlands and Islands' finest fiddle players, add outstanding piano and guitar accompaniment, and stir in more than 25...
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Live Music

An evening of immersive sound and experimental performance.

Pattern Recognition Presents: Chimehours & Lichon

Bar available. Cash preferred.

Sat 21 Nov, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Pattern Recognition is giddy with excitement to welcome Chimehours to ThePlough@StAnne's. For this exciting evening of Dark Folk/...
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