St Anne's Arts & Community Centre

30/06/2025

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who run Fringe TheatreFest and their amazing organisational skills in making the festival run smoothly...not a easy task! 🙌
St Anne's were thrilled to be a part of this amazing festival again this year, the building was buzzing with wonderful performances, appreciative festival attendees and Fringe HQ downstairs. 😍
Don't forget our NEW 'Plough Playwright Café' starts this Tuesday 6.30pm-8.30pm.
Join our welcoming monthly meet-up for playwrights and aspiring writers.
Each session offers fun and stimulating writing exercises, the chance to share your work in table reads, and constructive group feedback.
Whether you're developing a new script or just starting out, come along for a creative boost and a chat - teas, coffees, and cake provided!

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Just £5.00 To include refreshments. With thanks to funding from Davie Trust Barnstaple.
Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/plough-playwright-cafe

30/06/2025

Lots of very lovely Wellbeing Wednesday sessions coming up during July with Sarah of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Head over to the Plough website to book your space!
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/wellbeing-wednesdays

29/06/2025

What's on at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.
Week Beginning Monday 30th June.

Tues 1st, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Plough Playwright Café
Wed 2nd, 10am-12noon. Wellbeing Wednesday. Moving Meditation withHedgewitch Soapery & Healing
Thurs 3rd, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Plough Storytelling Circle
Fri 4th, 10.30am - 12.30pm (to be followed by a light lunch). North Devon Arts Painting Workshop & Social
Fri 4th, 7pm. Gong Bath Meditation with Gong/Sound Therapy with Karen Vogelin
Sat 5th, 10am-4pm. Square Rush Bag Workshop with Jane Welsh Basketry & Courses
Sat 5th, 10.30am-12.30pm. Wet-felted Flowers Workshop with Penny Rowland Hill SOLD OUT.
Sat 5th, 7.30pm. Live Music - Kenny

Full details and booking information for all upcoming events here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/venue/ThePlough%40StAnne%27s%2C%20Barnstaple

29/06/2025

Fringe TheatreFest performances today, Sunday 29th June, inside St Anne's:
12pm. Lucky Dog Theatre Productions : The Red Balloon
1.45pm. North Devon and Torridge Trades Union Council : The Tables Turned, a Socialist Interlude - Part 1
3.30pm. : Finding Connie Converse
5pm. Formidable Force : Bravery Beyond Belief

Outside St Anne's:

4pm: North Devon and Torridge Trades Union Council : The Tables Turned, a Socialist Interlude - Part 2

These are pay-what-you-will-shows. There are no tickets but there will be a bucket-collection.
You can also make cash or card donations at the central box office or donate an eFringer credit if you have one available.
Full programme of all performances here: https://www.theatrefest.co.uk/content/page/home

28/06/2025

Fringe TheatreFest performances today, Saturday 28th June, inside St Anne's:

2pm. North Devon and Torridge Trades Union Council : The Tables Turned, a Socialist Interlude - Part 1
3.45pm Dog Theatre Productions : The Red Balloon
7pm. : Finding Connie Converse

Outside St Anne's:
1.45pm. : Alice's Adventures at TheatreFest
4.45pm: North Devon and Torridge Trades Union Council : The Tables Turned, a Socialist Interlude - Part 2
6.30pm: Stacked Wonky : 55

These are pay-what-you-will-shows. There are no tickets but there will be a bucket-collection.
You can also make cash or card donations at the central box office or donate an eFringer credit if you have one available.
Full programme of all performances here: https://www.theatrefest.co.uk/content/page/home

27/06/2025

Fringe TheatreFest performances today, Friday 27th June, at St Anne's.

5.30pm. Lucky Dog Theatre Productions : The Red Balloon
7.15pm. Improperly: Improperly
9.00pm. Formidable Force : Bravery Beyond Belief

These are pay-what-you-will-shows. There are no tickets but there will be a bucket-collection.
You can also make cash or card donations at the central box office or donate an eFringer credit if you have one available.
Full programme of all performances here: https://www.theatrefest.co.uk/content/page/home

26/06/2025

26/06/2025

Fringe TheatreFest performances today, Thursday 26th June, at St Anne's.

7.30pm. : Finding Connie Converse

8.45pm. Force : Bravery Beyond Belief

These are pay-what-you-will-shows. There are no tickets but there will be a bucket-collection.

You can also make cash or card donations at the central box office or donate an eFringer credit if you have one available.

Full programme of all performances here: https://www.theatrefest.co.uk/content/page/home

26/06/2025

Theatrefest starts today!!
180 performances, 55 productions...
Full programme and ticket links here: https://www.theatrefest.co.uk/content/page/home
See you there. 😀

WOW! How fantastic does Box Office Central look?!
Tickets are available to purchase here in the Queens Theatre Foyer all week, for all ticketed venue shows.
We’d also like to extend a big Thank You to our festival sponsor for their generous support this year. We are looking forward to welcoming audiences and companies very soon for another fabulous Fringe! 😄

25/06/2025

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour 10th July.

Victorian Barnstaple as you’ve never seen it before! Join us on the 10th July at 7.30pm for an evocative walking tour through the town’s secret past.

•Trace the forgotten footsteps of Barnstaple’s infamous brothels.
•Hear gripping stories of the women who lived, loved, and rebelled.
•Explore notorious crimes and scandals that once shook the town.

After the Walk
•Enjoy complimentary refreshments on return.
•Examine photos and artefacts connected to Barnstaple’s vibrant hidden history.

Places are limited for this immersive journey into Barnstaple’s underbelly. Book now and step into a world of forgotten voices, scandalous secrets, and untold stories waiting to be revealed.

Meet at St Anne’s Chapel EX31 1SX 7.30pm
£14.50 Including refreshments.
www.theploughartscentre.org.uk to book.

25/06/2025

Such a lovely Wellbeing Wednesday today making lavender hearts! 💜 Thank you to Sarah, Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing, for a lovely session.

Well done to everyone who came along. It was a joy to share the morning with you.

Next week, we’re slowing things down with a relaxing Moving Meditation.

Worried about the "moving" part? Don’t be, the movement is very gentle, and you’re welcome to sit on a chair if you prefer. It’s all about calm, connection, and comfort.

📅 Book your place here:
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/wellbeing-wednesday-moving-meditation-0

Or phone: 07988 917515

📍 Location: The Plough@St Anne’s, Barnstaple