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The Appraisal Thu 28 Nov | Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple A two-hander dark comedy, Appraisal is a power play of manipulation, subtext and subterfuge, exploring the explosive consequences that can arise out of a seemingly innocent conversation. Performed by Tim Marriott (BBCTV’s The Brittas Empire) and Angela Bull (Coronation Street, DI Ray).
The Haunting Of Blaine Manor Sun 23 Feb 2025 | 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 2025 | 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.
Breaking the Code Tue 30 Sep – Sat 4 Oct 2025 | 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.