The Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet
2027-05-25 19:15 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
*Screened Performance*
Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is transformed in Kenneth MacMillan’s mesmerising ballet. The flourishing of young love is just as present in Romeo and Juliet’s meeting on the balcony as in their final moments when they desperately cling to life in the tomb. Prokofiev’s evocative music sets the scene for stolen romantic moments and deadly feuds and sweeps the ballet towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion.
Running Time: 170 minutes, two intervals
Tickets: £18
Friends of Merlin: £15
BOOK TICKETS

Chris Difford
2027-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
CHRIS DIFFORD: An Intimate Evening of Stories and Songs with the Co-Founder of Squeeze
Chris Difford co-wrote the classic Squeeze hits Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labeled with Love, Tempted, and Black Coffee In Bed, alongside Squeeze co founder Glenn Tilbrook. He has co written with Elton John, Jools Holland and worked along side such great people as Bryan Ferry while hosting songwriting workshops for over 30 years. He’ll be touring in Spring 2027, armed with a new book, for an evening of classic hits hilarious conversation and readings from the book itself.

Stolen Moments
2027-06-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Christ Church, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EH
Do you ever feel that even your weekends are too busy and demanding? That you need time out, just to relax? Stolen Moments is a new kind of jazz event. A late Saturday afternoon interlude in the liminal space between day and evening. True down time, in a beautiful church, to do nothing but enjoy exquisite modern jazz and delicious cakes.
Tickets are not necessary and entry is free. A donation afterwards (which contributes to church funds) is optional. Just come along to Christ Church, Frome from 3-5pm (doors 2:30pm) any second Saturday of the month except for July and August. The concerts are informal occasions and you are welcome to drop in and out. Refreshments are available as well as cushions for the pews!
Generally, if you would like to stay up to date with Frome Jazz Club events including the “Stolen Moments” concert series, visit bit.ly/fjc-email where you can join the emailing list.
CONCERT SCHEDULE
13-Jun-26: Stolen Moments – What I’m Talking About. To finish the 3rd season of Stolen Moments – can funk be spiritual and meditative? We’re going to find out! Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano), Andy Keep (electric bass, electronics), and Dave Smith (drums, percussion).
12-Sep-26: Stolen Moments – West Coast Cool. Understated magic and gentle lyricism from 1950s California, featuring Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano) with Jake McMurchie (sax) and Nick Pini (double bass).
10-Oct-26: Stolen Moments – Expect Anything. Ambient explorations in the wonderful Christ Church acoustic, featuring Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano) with Steve Mathers (sax) and Andy Keep (electric bass, electronics).
14-Nov-26: Stolen Moments – Meeting at Crossroads. At the intersection of celtic music, bluegrass, and jazz, featuring Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano) with Martin Kolarides (guitar) and Pete Maxfield (double bass).
12-Dec-26: Stolen Moments – Welcome, Yule! Ancient tunes transmuted into something new and strange, featuring Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano) with John Law (piano).
09-Jan-27: Stolen Moments – Arctic Echoes. Eerie, compelling music from Orkney and the Shetlands, featuring Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano) with Laura Jurd (trumpet).
13-Feb-27: Stolen Moments – Chansons d’Amour. Great songs of love and loss from the French tradition, featuring Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano) with Rosanna Schura (vocals) and Nathan Mansfield (violin).
13-Mar-27: Stolen Moments – Cape Town Sounds. Uplifting songs and irresistible grooves from South Africa, featuring Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano) with John Martin (sax).
10-Apr-27: Stolen Moments – April in Paris. The impressionist innovations of Debussy, Ravel, and Satie, featuring Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano) with Iain Ballamy (sax).
08-May-27: Stolen Moments – Tango Delights. Beautiful tangos by, and inspired by, Astor Piazzolla, featuring Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano) with Mirek Salmon (bandoneón, accordion).
12-Jun-27: Stolen Moments – At The Edge. New compositions from the leading edge of jazz, featuring Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano) with Sam Crockatt (sax) and Henrik Jensen (double bass).

Toyah – Songs and Stories
2027-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
A singer and actor, a TV host and author, a multiple BRIT Award nominee and a film star – Toyah has worn many hats during a remarkable career spanning more than 50 years. The High Priestess of Punk burst onto the scene in 1976 as she forged dual careers as a musician and actress who featured at The National Theatre and London’s Royal Court.
Her role in Quadrophenia made her a household name and soon after she gatecrased the charts with It’s A Mystery, I Want To Be Free, and Thunder In The Mountains, as the album, Anthem, earned a gold disc and BRIT nominations for Best Female and British Breakthrough Act. She married King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp in 1986 and she starred opposite Sir Laurence Olivier and The Who’s Roger Daltrey, among others. Acting, presenting, performing, headlining tours, and releasing 16 studio albums continued her unique story and now it’s time to reflect. With a new book in the offing, Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she’ll sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career.
