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The Haunting Of Blaine Manor Sun 23 Feb | Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple England, 1953. Renowned American parapsychologist Doctor Roy Earle, famous for discrediting hauntings and exposing fake mediums, is invited to attend a séance in what is said to be the most haunted building in England, a building with a horrific history, Blaine Manor. Even the locals won't set foot there, as all who walk within those grounds will be cursed. His arrival at the manor has awoken something, something horrific within the walls. As a raging storm closes off Blaine Manor from the outside world, Earle and the others find that what is waiting there is not nearly as horrific as what has entered with him...
Dracula Fri 25 – Sat 26 Apr | The Landmark, Ilfracombe Adapted by Nick Lane, this brilliant, theatrical treatment of Bram Stoker’s adventure blends Victorian Gothic with the Contemporary, showcasing Blackeyed Theatre’s trademark ensemble performance style.
Farm Boy Sat 31 May – Sun 1 Jun | Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple Following successful UK tours and a critically acclaimed run in New York, Michael Morpurgo's compelling sequel to ‘War Horse’ returns to the stage in this delightful, family-friendly show combining drama, storytelling and original music.
Breaking the Code Tue 30 Sep – Sat 4 Oct | Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple Mastermind. Code breaker. Maverick. Arguably one of the most important and inquisitive minds of the twentieth century. Alan Turing is famed for cracking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park, effectively securing victory for the Allied forces in WWII.
Dirty Dusting Wed 22 Oct | Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm) and Leah Bell (Stage Award Winner): Vanessa Karon and Paul Dunn. Gladys, Olive and Elsie are three “vintage style” cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundancy, chance on an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra cash.