Ashburton Arts Centre

06/09/2026

Holly Clarke live on stage right now - come on down, latecomers welcome. She’s fab!

13/08/2026

29/07/2026

Tonight we welcome back "Script in Hand" theatre company. Come to hear stories from the young heart of Gaza from this supportive group of players. Stay afterwards to share simple snacks.

We are welcoming a return visit from the inclusive 'Script in Hand Theatre group', to share stories of resilience and hope from young people in Gaza.
We'd be delighted if you can come to listen, support and share a little simple food after the performance.
Script in Hand Theatre Company is a small community-focused performing arts group based in Plymouth that specializes in script-in-hand productions, where actors perform with visible scripts rather than memorizing lines. This approach lowers barriers to participation, allowing volunteers of all ages and experience levels to join without the pressure of learning extensive dialogue by heart. The company stages plays, musicals, and readings emphasizing inclusivity, accessibility, and enjoyment over polished perfection. By removing the need for memorization, they make theatre-making open to people who might otherwise feel excluded from traditional stage productions.

26/07/2026

The programme has been chosen for today's final concert in our Chamber Music Festival at 5pm.

Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber (1644 - 1704)
Passacaglia in G Minor

György Kurtág (b. 1926)
Six Moments Musicaux, Opus 44
V. Rappel des oiseux

Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809)
String Quartet in B Minor, Opus 33, Number 1
III. Andante

György Kurtág (b. 1926)
Six Moments Musicaux, Opus 44
III. Capriccio

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750)
Partita No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006 for solo violin
(a middle movement)

Samuel Barber (1910 - 1981)
Adagio for string quartet (This was played at the Nachtmusik on Thursday night)

Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937)
Sonata for violin and cello, M.73
II. Tre vif

Philip Sawyers (b.1951)
Divertimento for saxophone and string quartet

Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)
String Quartet NO. 1 in C Minor, Opus 51
IV. Finale

Tom Vignieri (b. 1961)
“Walk with Me” for saxophone and string quartet

21/07/2026

Tonight at 7.30pm - just arrived in Baboucar Diedhiou from Senegal playing the Bougarabou (4 large drums). He’s guesting with the Chamber Music Festival group in the Family Concert (5-6pm free / donations) then playing a set from 7.30pm with German musicians Joshua Weiss and Melanie Streitmatter followed by a jam session. Also free / donations. Today Tuesday 21 July 2026.

12/07/2026

This is the Spanish trio Aluca singing last night at centre. A really wonderful performance as part of their UK tour organised by .gigs - catch them if you can. We have the trio here on Monday 13 July which looks like being every bit as brilliant in a very different genre.

11/07/2026

Spanish Singing Workshop & Concert then World Cup Football Live - Today, Saturday 11 July 2026
Ashburton Arts Centre 15 West St TQ13 7DT

3 – 5pm Spanish Singing Workshop �with Aluca (from Spain)

7.30pm Aluca in concert – A delightful and hugely talented trio from Spain, specialising in bringing the traditional polyphonic songs of Catalonia and the Balearics to life. With a Spanish singing workshop in the afternoon� (all welcome, no experience needed) and a concert in the evening.

10pm World Cup Quarter Final
England vs Norway, Live on the big screen�
Admission FREE • Bar open