The Plough Arts Centre

06/06/2026

🎭 Open Air Theatre: Twelfth Night

Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things…! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem.

Separated at sea, twins Viola and Sebastian wash up on the island of Illyria, both fearing the other lost forever. Plied pranksters, puritanical pillocks and perhaps even true love await them as they forge their own paths through this new world of fools, jewels, duels and dual-identities.

Family-friendly fun with live music and audience participation!

Hosted at:
Arlington Court (NT) - Wed 26 Aug 2026, 6:30pm
The Lodge, Eggesford - Thu 27 Aug 2026, 7:00pm

🎟️ £21.00
£20.00 Advance
£14.00 Under 18
£16.00 Supporter
Book 6+ tickets, get 10% off!*

Book Now: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/twelfth-night-0

06/06/2026

05/06/2026

🌍 Join us for The Plough Earth Film Festival on the 12th of September at 6pm! 🎬

A powerful evening of thought-provoking films, conversation, and connection as we explore some of the most urgent and hopeful environmental stories of our time. Through a carefully curated programme of documentaries and short films, the event shines a light on regenerative farming, climate change, rewilding, biodiversity, and conservation, celebrating the people and projects working to restore and protect the natural world.

From innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture to uplifting stories of ecological recovery, the films invite audiences to rethink our relationship with nature and consider how positive change can happen at both local and global levels.

More than just a film screening, this is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and engage in meaningful discussion with fellow audience members, environmental advocates, growers, and change-makers. Throughout the evening there will be space for conversation, shared ideas, and community dialogue inspired by the themes explored on screen.

Whether you are passionate about the environment, curious about regenerative practices, or simply looking for an evening of inspiring storytelling and fresh perspectives, this event offers a welcoming space to learn, connect, and leave feeling informed and hopeful about the future.

🎟️ £12
Book Now: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/plough-earth-film-festival

05/06/2026

A chance to dance! INSPIRE DANCE FESTIVAL is back on the 27th June, and a couple of spaces have come up for dancers to participate!

Whether you're a beginner or a professional, a soloist or a group, a dance school or a community group, or anything else dance related - Inspire is the place to show what you can do and celebrate your dance practice! Any genre, form and style welcomed!

🤩 No entry fees- free to perform
🤸‍♀️ Harlequin dance floor
🙌 Captive audience
🧡 A welcoming and supportive atmosphere

Be part of something special!

📅 27th June
⏰7.30pm (rehearsals available the week before)
📍The Plough Arts Centre
☎️ Contact: [email protected] | 07715605506

05/06/2026

🫧Bubbles LaFae is coming back to The Plough in the summer holidays! 🪄

Be blown away with this brand new show, One Upon a Bubble, from our beloved, bubbly pixie Bubbles LaFae, internationally acclaimed bubbleologist. Expect bubbles of all shapes and sizes with spectacular light and vapour effects that create some truly mesmerizing visual experiences.

🗓️ Fri 7 Aug, 1:30pm
🎟️ £12.50, £10.00 Under 18s
Book Now: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/once-upon-bubble-show

There's also a chance to get hands on with the bubbles, in the 60 minute bubble workshop after the show - separate booking required

Science and enchantment swirl together in a sparkling adventure! This 60-minute hands-on bubble workshop invites participants to dive into an extraordinary realm of bubble play, discovering shimmering shapes that float, bounce, stretch and spark the imagination

🗓️ Fri 7 Aug, 3pm
🎟️ £15.00
Book Now: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/bubbles-workshop-0

04/06/2026

🎭 Open Air Theatre: Romeo and Juliet

Award-winning Immersion Theatre Company proudly presents an unforgettable adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic, Romeo & Juliet.
This powerful story of forbidden love and bitter rivalry is brought to life in a visual spectacle infused with comedy, heart-break, and danger.
Moving, funny, and tragic in equal measure, this beautiful production will see Immersion continue to build on their reputation for producing Shakespeare for all, be it the seasoned theatre-goer or budding literary enthusiast. This is Shakespeare as it’s meant to be: interactive, fun, and highly accessible!

Hosted at: Ashridge Court - Tue 25 Aug 2026, 6:30pm

🎟️ £19.00
£18.00 Advance
£14.00 Under 18
£16.00 Supporter
Book 6+ tickets, get 10% off!*

Book Now: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/romeo-juliet

04/06/2026

Summer Holiday fun at The Plough! Chemistry Lab Adventures Science Show:

Step into the exciting world of chemistry with this interactive live science show. Packed with audience participation, spectacular demonstrations, and surprising reactions, the show explores the science behind everyday life.

Discover unusual states of matter, colourful chemical reactions, clouds of carbon dioxide, and fiery experiments. Fun, fascinating, and full of explosive energy, this show brings science to life in a way that is both educational and entertaining for all ages.

🗓️ Thu 13 Aug, 1:30pm
🎟️ £12.50, £10.00 Supporter
Book Now: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/chemistry-lab-adventures-science-show

After the event, book a space on our Slime Workshop. Hands-on session where you can mix, stretch, and create your very own slime while learning the fascinating science behind polymers and chemical reactions. Messy, creative, and packed with fun for curious minds of all ages! Every child gets to create their very own pot of slime completely from scratch, there’s plenty of opportunity to experiment and get creative.

🗓️ Thu 13 Aug, 3:00pm
🎟️ £15.00
Book Now: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/slime-workshop-devon-science

03/06/2026

🎬 Maya and the Wave
Epic Big Wave Surfing documentary crashes back onto The Plough’s big screen this Friday
See you there 🤙

🗓️THIS FRIDAY! Friday 5 June, 7:30pm
🌊Film - Documentary: Maya and the Wave 🏄🏽‍♀️

This breathtaking documentary follows Brazilian big-wave surfer Maya Gabeira as she pursues a dream many believe is impossible. Drawn to some of the most powerful and dangerous waves on Earth, Maya must battle not only the unforgiving force of the ocean but also skepticism, prejudice, and resistance within a sport long dominated by men.

Filmed over more than a decade, the documentary captures the physical and emotional toll of chasing greatness, as Maya confronts devastating setbacks, life-threatening risks, and relentless pressure to prove she belongs among the world's elite surfers. With spectacular footage from the towering waves of Nazaré, Portugal, and unprecedented access to Maya's personal journey, the film becomes far more than a sports story—it is a gripping portrait of resilience, ambition, and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.

As the challenges mount and the stakes grow ever higher, Maya and the Wave keeps viewers on edge, revealing just how much one person is willing to risk in pursuit of a dream, while leaving the ultimate outcome to unfold on screen.
Book now for an epic adventure:

🎟️£6.00 Under 18s, £8.50 Standard, £7.00 Supporter
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/maya-and-wave-1

03/06/2026

James Spencer- Live at Barnstaple Guildhall

At the core of James’ music is the desire to tell stories. Tales of life, love, loss and folk-lore.
He writes songs comprised of folk and country infused rock.
From North Devon, James is better known as half of the duo, ‘Bicycle Repair Man’ and will be playing solo versions of his work across multiple instruments.

No Bar. Bring your own!
Tea/coffee & Soft drinks available.

Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/james-spencer-live-barnstaple-guildhall