• Merlin Youth Theatre: an Evening of Shakespeare

    Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

    The evening begins with a bold, abridged production of Macbeth, reimagined in 1920s Small Heath, Birmingham. In a world of razor gangs, smoky backrooms, and shifting loyalties, ambition and prophecy collide as rival gang members vie for power. When a trusted lieutenant hears a prediction that he will become the next leader, a dangerous chain […]

    £5
  • Frome Film Club: Memoir of a Snail

    Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

    Grace is growing up in 1970s Australia with her twin brother, Gilbert, and a paraplegic father. She keeps a collection of snails and snail paraphernalia. The film follows Grace’s and Gilbert’s story, and is loosely inspired by director Adam Elliot’s own life. Described as ‘an adult stop motion animated tragi-comedy’ on Wikipedia, the film won […]

    £6.50
  • All England Theatre Festival Western Area: Final

    Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

    Five winning companies from Somerset, Avon, Bristol and Totton perform their plays before an Experienced GoDA adjudicator who then gives constructive criticism of their productions. This will cover technical aspects such as lighting and sound, setting and costumes, as well as direction and acting. The AETF – All England Theatre Festival – has festivals the […]

    £15 – £25
  • Wicked: Sing Along

    Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

    Join us for a special screening of Wicked. Dress up (optional!) and sing along! ‘WICKED’ tells the untold stories of Oz’s most infamous characters, Elphaba and her unlikely friend, Glinda, exploring how they became the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch. Please note – this is a film screening with lyrics – it […]

    £4
  • Circus Extravaganza

    Circus Extravaganza
    Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

    Step into a world of wonder with Circus Extravaganza, where the children become the stars. From the moment the music begins, young audience members are invited to take centre stage, […]

    £10
  • Circus Extravaganza

    Circus Extravaganza
    Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

    Step into a world of wonder with Circus Extravaganza, where the children become the stars. From the moment the music begins, young audience members are invited to take centre stage, […]

    £10
  • Frome Film Club: Four Mothers

    Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

    An Irish writer juggles promoting his book with caring for his mother in this comedy-drama. Things get even more complicated when his friends’ mothers join them for the weekend. Ireland 2025 | 90 minutes | Cert 15 English This film is part of Frome Film Club, a membership of like-minded film enthusiasts, which presents a […]

    £6.50
  • Theatre North: the Luxurious Time – a Queer Love Story

    Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

    A true story chronicling the author’s own life as the man he loves succumbs to Alzheimer’s disease and the difficult decisions that have to be made. Deeply moving, occasionally very funny, it is a story that touches us all. Running time: 80 minutes Recommended: 14+ Tickets: £14 | Concessions: £12 Please note this performance shows […]

    £12 – £14
  • Professor Slug’s: House of Bugs

    Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

    Professor Slug is an eccentric expert on invertebrates who helps bugs out with their buggy problems – and you can too! Get as strong as an ant! Teach a bee how to buzz! And help a dung beetle make a pooey perfume for its big date… This interactive show is packed full of colourful puppets, […]

    £8 – £10
  • Miracle Theatre: Peer Gynt

    Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

    Summer 2026, Miracle Theatre will bring their magical twist and love of laughter to the classic story of Peer Gynt. Young Peer is a lazy dreamer, who misinterprets Shakespeare’s advice “To thine own self be true” to mean “Look after number one”! He chases after riches and pleasure and lives a life of moral failure […]

    £10 – £50