Theatre Events

From West End theatre productions to cabaret shows, North Devon’s entertainment scene attracts big-name stars as well as top home-grown talent.

Theatre lovers will not be disappointed with the range of performances on offer, from amateur theatre to touring and West End shows. The Queen’s Theatre in Barnstaple features a choice of entertainment, from comedy and music to ballet and classical concerts, and the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe is a lively venue hosting a varied programme. The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington boasts a packed programme of comedy, theatre, dance and cinema performances as well as screening of productions beamed live from the National Theatre.

Barnstaple’s Fringe Theatrefest animates venues across the town in a riot of theatre, dance and live performance in June each year. Featuring over 70 shows from across the UK TheatreFest includes a whole raft of outdoor shows and shows in informal spaces as well as intimate and quirky venues - think Shakespeare on the grass, hi-jinx in the high street, magic in cafes, dancing on benches and much, much more.

If open-air theatre is more your thing then there’s a whole host of productions at some stunning venues giving you the chance to unroll a blanket, tuck into a picnic and enjoy a night of entertainment. Hartland Abbey, Arlington Court, RHS Rosemoor, Tapeley Park and Castle Hill all have a programme of open air theatre throughout the summer month.