february events at the plough

The Plough’s February Line-up is Here!

As always, we have lots of fantastic events, workshops and films right here, in the heart of Great Torrington!

***STOP PRESS - ‘An Evening with Michael Morpurgo’ - check our website for incoming details!***

For those fascinated by the history of the Bideford Witches, Anne Jackson will be hosting a free talk at the start of the month, (exhibition running until 18th February), when she will be joined by Nick Smirnoff with a series of songs and electronic tracks (largely inspired by Anne’s work and research). Continuing with this Witchcraft theme, NTLive: The Crucible will be screened in the Theatre.

Our February films are: ‘A Man Called Otto’ with Tom Hanks; a special 70th Anniversary, digitally remastered edition of the classic film ‘Roman Holiday’ starring screen legends Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck; 'Fisherman’s Friends: One & All'; cult French movie ‘La Haine’; ‘The Oil Machine’ which explores our economic, historical and emotional entanglement with oil by looking at the conflicting imperatives around North Sea oil; ‘Empire Of Light’ with a stand-out performance from Olivia Coleman; family holiday fun with ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’; French

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february at the Plough

Weds 1 Feb

10.30am-4pm until Sat 18 Feb Exhibition: Tapestries from ‘The Witchcraft Series’ by Anne Jackson FREE 2.30pm Talk: ‘The Witchcraft Series’ Bideford Witches & Beyond with artist Anne Jackson FREE court-room drama with ‘Saint Omer’, critically applauded for its original and bold storyline; and ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ which delves into the star’s trailblazing life and career.

On February 4th we continue our comedy line-up, with Edinburgh Comedy Award ‘Best Show’ nominee Glenn Moore, one of the best joke writers of his generation. Expect a ’comedy masterclass’ (The Times) and a high-energy barrage of the most jokes you've ever heard humanely fit into one stand-up show.

We have lots of live music for you, from intimate Gallery Gigs with The Back Kitchen Boys and Linda Moylan to standing gigs with Martin Harley, Los Pacaminos (feat. Paul Young), Moscow Drug Club (a valentine’s cabaret style gig with optional pre-show meal), Abba Tribute Band ‘Take A Chance On Us’ and local up-and-coming talent The Kahunas + Sam Green.

For details about upcoming events at The Plough Arts Centre, please see the diary page. All event tickets can be purchased via www.theploughartscentre. org.uk or via the Box Office on 01805 624624.

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Running up until the 18th February we have two linked shows. The first, a showing of the extraordinary tapestries by Anne Jackson, exploring the witches of Bideford, famously - the last witches executed in England. Downstairs we have the photographs of Amanda Macormack, who spent six months capturing images of Fremington FC’s female teams. Amanda said, “I wanted to show the strength and resilience of the girls' sport at grassroots level. I got much more than that. There have been many exciting moments but the quiet, off pitch scenes have also provided some beautiful images telling the story of what grassroots sport is all about.”

On Saturday 25th February through to the end of March, we will be showing ‘Compost’, an exhibition of new sculptures by Laura Porter, who has recently completed her MA in Sculpture at University of the Arts London. The work addresses materiality, shifting structures and labour, explored through the production of a new material; made from recycled clothing. Downstairs there is an exhibition sponsored by the AONB featuring artists from the Hartland Peninsula including Merlyn Chesterman, Maria Stewart-Wilson, Lydia Duncan and Jennie Wright

2pm & 7.30pm Film: A Man Called Otto £5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’/£7.50/£6.50 Supps £4 (for GT residents)

Thurs 2 Feb

2pm & 7.30pm Film: A Man Called Otto £5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’ /£7.50/£6.50 Supps £4 (GT residents)

4.30pm Plough Youth Scripwriters £20 for half term

7.30pm Plough Storytelling Circle at ThePlough@StAnne’s, Barnstaple £2 inc refreshments

7.30pm Tour: Barnstaple Town & Workhouse Haunted History Tour at ThePlough@StAnne’s, Barnstaple £14.50 inc refreshments

Fri 3 Feb

2pm & 7.30pm Film: Roman Holiday (digitally remastered) £5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’/£7.50/£6.50 Supps £4 (for GT residents)

Sat 4 Feb

10.15am/11.30am/1pm Plough Youth Theatre (from 3yrs-18yrs) Contact: sam@ theploughartscentre.org.uk

10.30am Creative Writing Workshop

(Adults) with Lizzie Bauer £15

3pm NEW Plough Youth Creative Dance (8-18yrs) Contact: sam@ theploughartscentre.org.uk

8pm Live Comedy: Glenn Moore adults only all tickets £13.50

8.15pm Gallery Gig: Rosa Rebecka £12/£10 Supps

Mon 6 Feb

7pm Workshop: Moon Circle at ThePlough@StAnne’s, Barnstaple £12

Tues 7 Feb

10.30am + every Tuesday term time Workshop: Plough Prism. For adults with additional needs + their carers £3.50

1.30pm + every Tuesday term time Workshop: Motion Dance. For adults with additional needs + their carers £3.50

7.30pm + every Tuesday term time

Community Choir: Ploughcapella. Contact Alison: alising.co.uk £75/£65 Supporters (per term)

Weds 8 Feb

2pm Film: Fisherman’s Friends: One & All £5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’ £4 (for Great Torrington residents)

7.30pm Film: La Haine (French with subtitles) £7.50/£6.50 Supps £4 (for GT residents)

7.30pm Gallery Gig: The Back Kitchen

Boys £10/£8 Supps

Thurs 9 Feb

2pm Film: Fisherman’s Friends: One & All £5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’ £4 (for GT residents)

4.30pm Plough Youth Scriptwriters £20 for half term

7.30pm Workshop: Deep Rest Healing Meditation at ThePlough@StAnne’s,

7.30pm Tour: Barnstaple Bygone Brothel at ThePlough@StAnne’s, £14.50 inc refresh

7.30pm Film: The Oil Machine £7.50/£6.50 Supps/£5 Adv £4 (for GT residents)

8pm Open Mic: Open Mouth Music & Poetry. Suggested Donation £4 waged, £2 unwaged

Fri 10 Feb

2pm Film: Empire of Light £5 Matinee/£10

‘Minestrone Matinee’ £4 (GT residents)

Sat 11 Feb

10.15am/11.30am/1pm Plough Youth Theatre (from 3yrs-18yrs).

3pm NEW Plough Youth Creative Dance (8-18yrs).

8pm Live Music: Los Pacaminos (featuring Paul Young) £22/£20 Supps

8.30pm Live Music: Moscow Drug Club (optional pre-show Valentines meal)

£15/£12 Supporter/£20 2-course meal

Weds 15 Feb

11am Film: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish

£5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’ £4 for GT residents/£1 Kids Meal Deal (ts & cs apply)

2pm Film: Empire of Light £5 Matinee/£10

‘Minestrone Matinee’ £4 (GT residents)

6pm Live Music / Exhibition: Scalpel Part of ‘The Witchcraft Series’ FREE

7.30pm NTLive Theatre: The Crucible £15/£12 Supps or Group Bookings

Thurs 16 Feb

11am Film: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish

£5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’ £4 for GT residents/£1 Kids Meal Deal (ts & cs apply)

2pm & 7.30pm Film: Empire of Light

£5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’

/£7.50/£6.50 Supps £4 GT residents)

7.30pm Tour: Barnstaple Town Centre

Haunted History Tour at ThePlough@ StAnne’s, Barnstaple £14.50 inc refresh

Fri 17 Feb

11am Film: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish

£5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’ £4

GT residents/£1 Kids Meal Deal (ts & cs apply)

8pm Live Music: Abba Tribute ‘Take A Chance On Us’ £20 Standing/£22 Seated Sat 18 Feb

10am Workshop: Italic Script at

ThePlough@StAnne’s, Barnstaple £45

10.30am Creative Writing Workshop (Adults) with Lizzie Bauer £15

11am & 2pm Film: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish £5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’ £4 GT residents/£1 Kids Meal Deal (ts & cs apply)

7.30pm Tour: Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour at ThePlough@StAnne’s, Barnstaple £14.50 inc refreshments

8pm Live Musical Theatre: Joe Stilgoe: 100 Years Of Theatre £21.50

Tues 21 Feb

10.30am + every Tuesday term time Workshop: Plough Prism

1.30pm + every Tuesday term time Workshop: Motion Dance.

7.30pm + every Tuesday term time Community Choir: Ploughcapella.

Weds 22 Feb

2pm Film: Saint Omer (French with subtitles) £5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’ £4 for GT residents

7.30pm Gallery Gig: Linda Moylan £12/£10 Supporter

Thurs 23 Feb

2pm Film: Saint Omer (French with subtitles) £5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’ £4 for GT residents

4.30pm Plough Youth Scriptwriters £20 for half term

7pm NT Live Theatre: Othello £15/£12 Supps or Group Bookings

Fri 24 Feb

2pm Film: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody £5 Matinee/£10 ‘Minestrone Matinee’ £4 for GT residents

7.30pm Live Theatre: Victorian Gothic at ThePlough@StAnne’s, £10/£9 Supps

8.30pm Live Music: The Kahunas + Sam Green £12/£10 Supps

Sat 25 Feb

10am Workshop: Fruit Basket Willow Weaving at ThePlough@StAnne’s, £60 10am Workshop: Pottery at ThePlough@ StAnne’s, Barnstaple £50 + £10 materials + £5 glaze

10.15am/11.30am/1pm Plough Youth Theatre (from 3yrs-18yrs).

3pm NEW Plough Youth Creative Dance (8-18yrs)

8pm Film: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody £7.50/£6.50 Supps £4 for GT residents

Tues 28 Feb

10.30am + every Tuesday term time Workshop: Plough Prism.

1.30pm + every Tuesday term time Workshop: Motion Dance.

7.30pm + every Tuesday term time Community Choir: Ploughcapella.