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, sharply funny live show of storytelling. Full of dry wit, theatrical flair, and a knack for finding humour in both disaster and triumph, he offers […]
Sir Tony Robinson has become Britain’s foremost face of popular history through his career as an actor, presenter and author. Delivering the 25th anniversary edition of the prestigious Bob Morris Lecture, he draws on his life and love of history by weaving tales from a long career making history and archaeology television.
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 Lane Chapel, Frome. The evening will feature an intimate up close and personal event with an onstage live interview plus an audience Q&A hosted by […]
On sale to Friends of Frome Festival Fri 15 May General on sale Sun 17 May Nicholas Shakespeare in conversation with Kylie Fitzpatrick. Nicholas is a prize-winning novelist (The Dancer Upstairs, Snowleg, The Sandpit) and biographer (Bruce Chatwin, Priscilla, Ian Fleming). In his conversation with Kylie Fitzpatrick, he will explore the intimate connection between writers and spies, […]
On sale to Friends of Frome Festival Fri 15 May General on sale Sun 17 May Andrew Miller in conversation with Emma Craigie. Andrew Miller will join the writer and educator, Emma Craigie, to discuss his latest novel, The Land in Winter. It tells the story of two young married couples living in the British West Country […]
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 […]
An Evening with David Olusoga OBE In Association with Frome History Festival We are pleased to welcome the acclaimed historian, author, and broadcaster Professor David Olusoga back to our stage. Renowned for his insightful contributions to public understanding of history, particularly regarding the British Empire, slavery, and Black British history, David’s work challenges conventional narratives. […]
Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace. Having sold more than two million albums to date, their debut album, The Good Will Out, was released in 1998 and became one of the fastest-selling debut albums by a British artist. It was certified gold on the […]
Get ready for an unforgettable night with one of the world’s most captivating performers. Russell Watson – the original crossover superstar – exploded onto the music scene with The Voice, a debut album that shattered records and won hearts across the globe. Since then, he’s sold millions of albums, performed for royalty, presidents and popes, […]
Noel will share the extraordinary lessons he has learned from animals and his gift for guitar, playing his favourite rock songs live with his band Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is the star of The Supervet on Channel 4 and YouTube. He is a world-leading, world-record-breaking vet, and best-selling author. He has filled arenas with his live […]
Go West frontman Peter Cox will share the songs and stories of his stellar career on an intimate new tour. The man best known for hits including King of Wishful Thinking, which featured in Julia Roberts’ hit film Pretty Woman, will hit the road next spring (2026). It kicks off in March and takes in […]
