Jane Hughes will be talking with friend and author, Felice Hardy, about Jane's new book, 'Elusive Eric'. An old box containing a few family mementos included a photograph of a handsome young man, named Eric, dated 1935. On its reverse Eric had written a message to his sister. Even though it was known that he […]
Pete The Temp comes to The Rook Lane Chapel in Frome on 1st May to perform his much acclaimed show Romantics, Mystics and Revolutionaries. Hear the story of two Bristol-based […]
Come along and learn more about nature-led recovery at Heal’s first rewilding site, Heal Somerset. Heal Somerset began its recovery from its ecologically depleted state at the beginning of 2023 […]
A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with ‘Britain’s best-loved wordsmith’. Following on from her hit show ‘The Secret Life of Words’, Susie Dent is back with a brand-new collection of facts and stories from the wonderful world of words. Have you ever wondered whether there’s a word for going to the […]
Join us for an evening with acclaimed writer, curator and broadcaster Hettie Judah. Marking the release of her new book How to Enter the Art World, this event explores how artists navigate entry, re-entry and continuity within the industry. The evening opens with short, informal presentations from local artists Frances Watts, Lotte Scott, Rob Mackenzie […]
Following on from the success of our first For the Love of Books event, we are thrilled to welcome the internationally bestselling documentary producer and author Rosie Walsh, and award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster Daisy Buchanan to Frome. Join us for another magical event for all book lovers and celebrate the launch of Rosie's and […]
Monday 15th June, 7.30pm, Naval Room, The Archangel Join us for an evening with author Kim Willis as she explores the, often overlooked, powerful female figures from ancient British history. Kim will be in conversation with local author, Alice Albinia. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. As Kim Willis drifts […]
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, […]
Come along and learn more about nature-led recovery at Heal’s first rewilding site, Heal Somerset. Heal Somerset began its recovery from its ecologically depleted state at the beginning of 2023 […]
Frome Festival 5th July 2026: 1-Day of Talks in the Rook Lane Chapel THE SECRETS OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Come and discover the untold history of these intriguing warrior-monks who have fascinated the world for over 700 years. In our day of talks, our expert speakers will reveal the stories behind the conventional history: what […]
Beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80’s alternative comedy scene, Nigel brings his memoir ‘Young Once’ to life in a warm, […]
Step back in time to meet one of the UK’s most celebrated cult Television entertainers! Wacaday’s utterly brilliant, ‘Timmy Mallett’ will be joining us on Friday 10th July at Rook […]
