September Highlights. National Theatre Live: 'Much Ado About Nothing' Outdoor screening at Arlington Court

Blackbeam Cinematic present the Southwest's first outdoor screening of The National Theatre Live, showing 'Much Ado About Nothing'.

Experience National Theatre Live on the big screen, in the open-air at Arlington Court, set in the picturesque grounds, surrounded by luscious green space and woodlands. 

Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare's much-loved comedy of new beginnings.

"Crucially, it's a hoot" - Time out

"An exercise in unabashed slapstick" - The Times

Escape to the Italian Riviera with a cast including Katherine Parkinson (Home, I'm Darling, The IT Crowd) and John Heffernan (Dracula, She Stoops to Conquer).

Since the 1930s, the legendary family-run Hotel Messina has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty.  When the current owner's daughter falls for a dashing young soldier, the hallways are ringing with the sound of wedding bells.  However, not all the guests are in the mood for love, and a string of deceptions soon surround not only the young couple, but also the steadfastly single Beatrice and Benedickt.

Following his award-winning productions of Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night and Antony and Cleopatra, director Simon Godwin returns with this irresistible comedy. Blu-ray recording of the live performance. 

Arlington Court is an unexpected jewel on the edge of Exmoor, set within idyllic surroundings, a complete family estate held by the Chichester family for over five hundred years. The house itself, built in 1823 and extended in 1860, has an austere facade. 

With stunning views of the estate Arlington Court provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of theatre with friends. 

National Theatre Live - 'Much Ado About Nothing'

Outdoor screening at Arlington Court - Saturday 24th September 2022 

Tickets available from: www.blackbeam.co.uk/tickets

Age recommendation: 12A

Short Film: National Trust short film screening prior to the main event. 

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Food & Drink: National Trust The Old Kitchen will be open serving a range of cakes, tray bake, scones, hot and cold drinks, wine, lager and gin & tonics. --------------

Gates: 5:30pm

Screening run time: 19.30 - 22.00 (to include interval) 

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Location: Arlington Court, near Barnstaple, EX31 4LP

'Rise and Shine', Blues Brothers (the movie), Fisherman's Friends and the Gathering of the Flock at the Big Sheep Outdoor Arena this weekend.

Another eventful weekend ahead at the popular Big Sheep Outdoor Safe Socially Distanced Arena at Abbotsham, Bideford which includes some 'Entertainingly Different' Family Entertainment on Saturday morning.

Feeling a little Soul-ful, the North Devon Outdoor Cinema will remedy that with their showing of 'The Blues Brothers' on Friday. Baa-lladium presents a change of genre and key from Blues to Folk with 'Fisherman's Friends headlining the stage on Saturday. There will be a 'Gathering of the Flock' on Sunday, a safe social get-together for worship, prayer and inspiration organised by local Christians for people not yet able to meet for services in church buildings and venues. Scroll down for times and future event details

Friday 4th September North Devon Outdoor Cinema
The Blues Brothers 

Doors Open at 7pm Film Starts 8:30pm Doors Close 11pm 

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Saturday 5th September - 'Rise and Shine' Family Entertainment Live
with 'Entertainingly Different' with Rob Pudner & Dexter Newman at 9.30am

Saturday 5th September Baa-lladium – 

Fisherman’s Friends, Jazzy + Support 5pm until 9:30pm.
The Palladium Club & The Big Sheep presents:

Fisherman’s Friends
James Spencer band
Yazzy
JollyRoger 

Sunday 6th September Gathering the Flock 4:30pm. 

A safe social get-together for worship, prayer and inspiration… open to all! This event has been organised by local Christians giving the opportunity for people in our area to come together in a safe way outdoors, whilst most are not yet meeting for services in church buildings and venues

 Tap here to confirm details and tickets

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Open Air Theatre with The Plough Arts Centre

The Big Sheep are proud to be supporting The Plough Arts Centre with their 2020 Outdoor Theatre Sessions.

• The Pantaloons present 'Sherlock Holmes' Wednesday 9th Sept  Show at 6pm

Find out more information on all Open Air Theatre performances with The PloughArts Centre at various locations across North Devon.

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Jiggy on the Farm with Jiggy Wrigglers

Back by popular demand, Jiggy Wrigglers are taking to the stage on selected weekday afternoons to entertain young families and babies with their upbeat music and movement shows. Weekly shows throughout the summer - 2pm until 5pm 

Find out Dates & Book Here

Find out more about Jiggy on the Farm by visiting the Jiggy Wrigglers Facebook Page

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Tap here for all Summer Event details at the Big Sheep

Rights of access reserved. 

Pre-booking is essential for each of the events.

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The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5AP - Tel: 01237 472366
Please read the Big Sheep Coronavirus customer guidelines before arriving on site in order to keep both you and their staff safe. They have also introduced a new Covid-19 Visitor Charter to enable you to do just that, so please take note of it and act responsibly when you come to visit.

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Local Music and Theatre Performances organised by

The Plough Arts Centre - The Palladium Club Bideford

Weekend Highlights at the Big Sheep Outdoor Arena. Horrible Histories with Beans on Toast

The BIG Sheep continue to welcome 'ewe' back with open arms! Their fantastic new socially distanced open air show arena is proving to be a great success with events for the whole family, from toddlers dancing at Jiggy on the Farm, "theatre goers" enjoying performances organised by The Plough Arts Centre and "music lovers" soaking up the sounds of local bands organised by The Palladium Club Bideford. Here is what's happening this weekend.

OUTDOOR THEATRE... Friday 14th August
Horrible Histories present Barmy Britain Open Air Theatre from the West End with The Plough Arts Centre

Horrible Histories: We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So Horrible Histories is bringing them live to the stage! Can you beat battling Boudicca? Would you be shaken or stirred by Richard III? Will you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry VIII? Can Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria!

It’s the horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in – to entertain the whole family this summer!

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LIVE MUSIC ...Saturday 15th August

Come and be a part of something special, the second installment of the social distanced gigs.

The BIG Sheep Family Attraction and The Palladium Club present London based Beans on Toast, backed with Samantics and Sam Tucker? 5pm until 10pm Watch Beans on Toast on YouTube - Tap here for tickets

Tap here for more Summer Event details at the Big Sheep

Rights of access reserved. 

Pre-booking is essential for each of the events.

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Follow the BIG Sheep flock on

Website - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter

The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5AP - Tel: 01237 472366
Please read the Big Sheep Coronavirus customer guidelines before arriving on site in order to keep both you and their staff safe. They have also introduced a new Covid-19 Visitor Charter to enable you to do just that, so please take note of it and act responsibly when you come to visit.

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Local Music and Theatre Performances organised by

The Plough Arts Centre - The Palladium Club Bideford

Circle of Fun at the BIG Sheep Outdoor Stage & Socially Distanced Arena. Supporting local arts, theatre and music.

The BIG Sheep are pleased to be able to welcome 'ewe' back with open arms! Their fantastic open air show arena is ready to entertain the whole family, from toddlers dancing at Jiggy on the Farm, "theatre goers" enjoying performances organised by The Plough Arts Centre and "music lovers" soaking up the sounds of local bands organised by The Palladium Club Bideford.

From the picture below, you'll see the socially distanced circles clearly marked on the outdoor arena which guides you to where you can safely socialise whilst enjoying the entertainment.

Alcohol is served at all evening events. Their license only allows to serve to you, so please do not bring your own. Please bring your own food and snacks or limited snacks will be available to purchase. 

There's a new one-way system in place to help keep you safe as well as plenty of hand sanitising stations filled with our own sanitiser made here on site! They've got a brand new reception area where you'll have your temperature taken on arrival, plus we have screens at all our contact points to keep our staff safe.

Naturally there are some new guidelines to be aware of when you arrive on site, so please take a moment to read > Coronavirus Customer Guidelines and Covid Safe Charter. You will be expected to comply with this at all times.

Some of the steps taken in order to reopen include:

• No-hands door pulls on all external doors
• A new visitor charter
• A new one-way system
• New state of the art thermal imaging camera system to check temperatures
• Hygiene screens at contact points Staff training to guard against Covid-19

 BIG Sheep Outdoor Stage & Socially Distanced Arena

Tap here for Summer Event details at the Big Sheep

Rights of access reserved. 

Pre-booking is essential for each of the events.

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Follow the BIG Sheep flock on

Website - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter

The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5AP - Tel: 01237 472366

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Local Music and Theatre Performances organised by

The Plough Arts Centre - The Palladium Club Bideford