Gavel Productions

02/03/2026

And that’s a wrap!

Thank you to everyone who came to watch Poisoned Blood over the weekend, we hope you enjoyed the show.

A huge well done to our brilliant cast and crew who worked hard to bring Barnstaple’s history to life.

Drop us a follow to stay tuned for future Gavel Productions activities, we hope to see you all very soon.

28/02/2026

It’s the final night of Poisoned Blood…

We’ve had two brilliant sell-out shows so far in the beautiful Barnstaple Guildhall. Thank you to our fabulous audiences, our cast and crew, and our supporters — here’s to night three!

26/02/2026

IT'S OPENING NIGHT FOR POISONED BLOOD! ⚖

Our programme gives you a little taste of the journey you're about to embark on. Heard in the historical courtroom of the Barnstaple Guildhall, prepare yourself for the murder trial that rocked North Devon in 1592.

Good luck to our fabulous cast! A huge thank you to our crew for their hard work, and to the following for their support in bringing Poisoned Blood to life: Syed Yusef Jusef, Barnstaple Town Council , Barnstaple Guildhall, Fringe TheatreFest and myogistudio.

Doors open at 6:15PM for a 7PM start. Enjoy the show!

23/02/2026

Four days until our first performance of Poisoned Blood. We hope you're as excited as we are!

If you're joining us in the Guildhall this Thursday, Friday or Saturday, here's some helpful info:

🕝 Doors open at 6:15PM for a prompt 7PM start

🪑 Bringing a cushion is recommended for extra comfort on the courtroom seats

❗️ The lift at the Guildhall is temporarily broken, so if you think you may struggle with the stairs, please see our previous post or message us

Not long now until our chilling murder trial is under way. Journey back to Elizabethan England, where Shakespeare dominates the arts and plague haunts the streets. In Barnstaple, however, more important matters are at hand... who is guilty?

20/02/2026

We have been notified by Barnstaple Town Council that the lift at the Guildhall is currently out of action. This means there will be NO wheelchair access to the venue for ALL performances of Poisoned Blood.

There are a number of uneven stone steps leading to the venue and we respectfully ask you to consider if you’ll be able to navigate these steps.

We are deeply sorry for this as it is our aim to make our productions accessible to all. However, these are circumstances beyond anyone’s control.

If you would like a full refund for your ticket - please email [email protected]

Please include the email you used to buy the tickets, the price you paid and the performance date, alongside your bank details and we will refund you asap.

Thank you for your understanding.

Kind regards,

The Gavel Productions Team

18/02/2026

What a fantastic costume! We cannot wait to welcome you all to our recreation of Barnstaple’s most sensational murder trial. Elizabethan costume optional but it will guarantee you a front row seat in our Tudor courtroom drama

Mayor of Barnstaple, Councillor Janet Coates is all ready for ‘Poisoned Blood’ 🩸- Barnstaple’s murder trial next week!

Gavel Productions are presenting mock trials at our very own Barnstaple Guildhall - 26th, 27th & 28th February!

18/02/2026

Not long to go until the opening night of Poisoned Blood!

Fab photo with the gorgeous backdrop that is the Barnstaple Guildhall. We will see you all very soon…

Mayor of Barnstaple, Councillor Janet Coates is all ready for ‘Poisoned Blood’ 🩸- Barnstaple’s murder trial next week!

Gavel Productions are presenting mock trials at our very own Barnstaple Guildhall - 26th, 27th & 28th February!

09/02/2026

Poisoned Blood is officially SOLD OUT! Tickets have gone for all three nights. 🎉

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who bought tickets — you have a brilliant show ahead of you.

Want to know what to expect? Watch this interview with our co-writer, Tina Orr-Munro, discussing the origins of Gavel Productions, the Barnstaple archives, and the true story of the trial that inspired Poisoned Blood.

**please beware of scammers selling fake tickets **

04/02/2026

A sneak preview into some of the characters you’ll be getting to know in Poisoned Blood.

We asked our actors for one word to sum up their onstage counterparts. Anyone looking guilty already?

If you haven’t got a ticket yet, they’re going quickly and our Saturday show is nearly sold out!

Buy here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/poisoned-blood-2

Thanks to myogistudio for the rehearsal space and wonderful backdrop for this video!

03/02/2026

We're on BBC Radio Devon at 11:40 this morning! Make sure to tune in to hear writer Tina Orr-Munro discuss all things Poisoned Blood and Gavel Productions. ⚖️

Tickets are going fast! Get yours here before they sell out: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/poisoned-blood-2

⚖️Tickets for Poisoned Blood are now on sale!⚖️

Based on a real murder trial heard in Barnstaple, Poisoned Blood is a gripping courtroom drama steeped in history.

Join us this February and travel back to Elizabethan England, a time of witchcraft and plague, where fear and superstition ruled -- and justice was anything but certain.

Performed in the atmospheric Barnstaple Guildhall and brought to life by the creators of the sold-out show, False Witness, prepare yourself for a sensational journey into North Devon’s chilling past.

⏰ 7PM
📅 26, 27, 28 February
📍 Barnstaple Guildhall
🎟️ Purchase here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/poisoned-blood-2

We’d also like to send a big thanks to myogistudio, Councillor Syed Yusef Jusef, Barnstaple Guildhall and Barnstaple Town Council for all the ongoing support for Poisoned Blood.

30/01/2026

If you didn’t catch us on the Voice this week, you can listen here! 📻

We’ve also been featured in the North Devon Gazette — check the comments for the link.

Excitement is growing for the murder trial that rocked Barnstaple. If you haven’t got your ticket, we have availability for all three nights still! Grab them here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/poisoned-blood-2

Another thank you to Barnstaple Town Council, the Guildhall and Myogi Studio for their ongoing support of Gavel Productions.

29/01/2026

One for the diary‼️

We're really looking forward to this one at our lovely Guildhall! 💫

Pop and see this exciting production by Gavel Productions - 26th - 28th Feb, 7pm. 🐈‍⬛