BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A weekend of shows, workshops and events for the whole family! 🎉
Get Ready for a Weekend of Fun!
During this summer weekend, our green space will come alive with an exciting line-up of entertainment for all! Enjoy immersive outdoor theatre, brand-new performances, open-air cinema, crafts, graffiti art, puppetry, interactive theatre workshops, and so much more!
🎟️ Wristbands just £10 for adults and kids go FREE! A wristband gives you access to all paid events across the weekend! Just remember: seating is first come, first served, so arrive early for the shows you don’t want to miss.
🐦 Early bird offer! Book your wristband before July 1st and save £2 per person!
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The Welcome Weekend(er) lineup is subject to change.
Tickets will only be refunded if the event is cancelled.
Crosscurrents: Angletwitch Dance Company
CROSSCURRENTS offers a raw yet poetic reflection on what it means to endure, evolve, and reclaim one’s voice in the face of internal and external pressure.
The Boy and The Fox – Jess May-Cox & Back ze Vore
Inspired by our connection to nature and the world around us, who we look up to and what we inherit, and the special bond between humans and their pets, this is an exciting piece of new family theatre made in North Devon.
Hagridden – Shamollack Theatre
When a Princess runs away from the castle, where else can she hide but a cottage in the deep, dark woods? But, who are these strange women behind the door? Warty, naughty, and…nice? Maybe there’s more to these witches than meets the eye.
Chalk Art
Grab a stick of chalk and unleash your creative side with pavement and pillar art.
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Drop in Circus Workshops – Matt Lemon
Have a go circus!! Join Matt and his magic box of scarves, rings, diablos, balls, devil sticks and hula hoops.
Jetpac
Introducing Jetpac, the ultimate tribute to the 80s Pop era. Covering the likes of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Gary Numan, Nik Kershaw, A-ha, Tears For Fears, Talk Talk, Wham and many many more. Guaranteed to get you on your feet and singing along to some of the greatest Pop music ever written.
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Jetpac
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Retreating - Unexplored Places Theatre
Three unforgiving women, distant friends reunited, discuss their various useless appendages and one, rather unhinged, writer-on-the-shelf is tempted to use her notebooks to bash her apathetic husband’s head in, and bury him under the patio with the help of her two friends. Will she or won’t she, and will her truest friends choose to help?
Gran Halen
If you’ve ever seen your favourite rock band in action, up close and personal but always thought…there’s something missing. Well, we’ve found it, the missing ingredient – KNITWEAR!!
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Gran Halen
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That’s the Way to Do It! - Punch & Judy
A delight for adults and children alike. Join Professor Dave Hendy for this traditional puppet show featuring the infamous Mr Punch, a crocodile and most likely a string of sausages. No polite sitting here!
Mrs Ferguson is a Vampire – Welcome Weekend
Mrs Ferguson Is A Vampire is an original gothic comedy rock musical, inspired by a true story, blending dark humour, theatrical spectacle and original music inspired by glam rock and cult horror.
Nick Cope – Welcome Weekend
Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.
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Nick Cope – Welcome Weekend
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Classical Cream Tea
A traditional cream tea accompanied by the enchanting classical music of Sorrelli Strings in our Pavilion Room. Cream first of course….
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The Signalman – Welcome Weekend
Starring Gerald Dickens and Ben Fensome, amongst an ensemble of professional and community performers, this South West retelling using physical theatre and original music explores themes of mental health and rural isolation.
Claytime
The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate.
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Rambling On
Based on the premise that life is a journey, our two travellers are just passing through.
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Rambling On
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Demelza & Emerald - Welcome Weekend
Fairy & Fantasy Workshops
Wands at the ready! Join artist Jane Elliott for this truly magical workshop where children can create their own enchanted characters.
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Twist on Classics
Join Sorrelli Piano Quartet as they ditch the formal dress code and diving into contemporary pop hits with a classical Bridgerton vibe.
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Twist on Classics
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The Grimm Sisters - Scratchworks
The Grimm Sisters are here to set the record straight. Join them on the journey as they tell their twisted tales with a marvellous mix of live music, singing & comedy.
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Womans (Like Romans but with a 'w') - Scratchworks Theatre
Scratchworks Theatre will whisk you back in time to Ancient Rome with a feast for the eyes and the ears with physical comedy, clowning and original music, WOMANS is a raucous & hilarious tale of the first female resistance.
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Horseflies – i.e.theatre
In March 2024, 50 dead hares were dumped outside of a community shop in Broughton. This show is about that.
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The Last Witches of England
Resist the devil’s call and take your place on the jury for a trial set to change the course of…
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The Last Witches of England
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Film-making Workshop
Join experienced media and film-making professionals John & Graham for a 2 day workshop as part of our Welcome Weekender.
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Film-making Workshop
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Clay Faces
Join our resident artist Jennie Cousins for sculpting fun creating clay faces.
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Clay Faces
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Discover the Magic of Mosaic
Join Helen Weedon aka HellieM for an evening introduction to mosaics. Come and make your very own bird, fish or heart during this fun and informal introduction to mosaic making.
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Discover the Magic of Mosaic
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Pop Up Poet
Poet-for-hire Nathan Rodney-Jones writes custom on-the-spot poetry for strangers on a vintage typewriter at events, weddings, care homes and as a busker on the streets of Norwich.
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Pop Up Poet
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Screening: Back to the Future
Join us for a screening of Back to the Future!
Screening: SWITCHFRAME - GROOVES
Local collective SWITCHFRAME returned to Ilfracombe in June to film their latest dance short GROOVES.
Book your Welcome Weekender 2026 Wristband
A wristband gives you access to all paid events across the weekend! Just remember: seating is first come, first served, so arrive early for the shows you don’t want to miss.
