Lily Dunn talks to Harriet Derioz about the importance of memoir in our fragmented times, as a transformative experience for both writer and reader. A discussion about life – writing as a shifting and changing form, and why a personal narrative is so much more than finding the story and sharing it with the world.This […]
From the birth of opera to the full bloom of the Baroque, this programme traces love, loss, and transcendence across a century of musical theatre. Featuring masterworks from Monteverdi, Purcell, Rameau and Handel. Intimate laments, radiant choruses, and vivid instrumental interludes combine to create an evening of drama, beauty, and emotional truth. From the birth […]
Celebrate the end of Frome Festival’s 25th anniversary by playing or enjoying Simon Williams’ long running Frome Jazz Jam. This is the culmination of Frome Festival’s celebration of top class jazz musicians living in and around Frome, curated by acclaimed Frome-based jazz pianist John Law. Supported by All Instruments, Westbury. Donations gratefully received. This event […]
Experience an evening of unforgettable melodies and expressive storytelling. Butterworth’s A Shropshire Lad captures the gentle melancholy of England’s countryside, Schumann’s Piano Concerto sparkles with passion and lyric charm, and Vaughan Williams’ London Symphony brings the sights and sounds of the capital vividly to life. A perfect blend of intimacy and symphonic splendour. The evening […]
Multi-award winning ‘comic genius’ (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Following his three big award wins at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Phil presents his brand-new show ‘Bath Mat’, jam packed with laugh-out-loud profound silliness, superbly crafted gags and constant surprises. […]
Boubacar Samake, son of the late Malian music legend Sibiri Samake, carries forward the deep spiritual tradition of Mali’s donso (hunter) music — a lineage of ritual melodies and rhythms played for courage, healing, and connection to the natural world. A virtuoso of the ngoni, the plucked lute at the heart of donso music, Boubacar […]
Eliza Carthy will be performing a very special live show with special guest opening artist, Martha Tilston on the final night of Frome Festival 2026! In the wake of Martin Carthy’s unexpected recent retirement, Eliza has drawn together a community of varied and talented musicians, all of whom have played a role in Martin’s outstanding […]
Fofoulah blend the propulsive rhythms of Senegalese sabar drums with dub basslines, sci-fi synths and raw guitars. This London-based quintet fuses Wolof vocals, trance-like grooves and glitchy electronics into something both earthy and futurist. Veterans of WOMAD, Cambridge Folk Festival and Celtic Connections, Fofoulah deliver intense, hypnotic performances that blur borders and ignite dancefloors. This […]
90 minutes of space to relax and let go of the busy-ness of pregnancy. It's so helpful to have time and space to pause when you're pregnant, whether it's your first birth or you have little ones at home - taking a moment to let go of the day-to-day, to rest and be can give […]
The talented students of Frome College take to the stage to showcase an incredible array of young musical talent in this much-loved annual event. Featuring outstanding performances across a range of styles, it’s always an unforgettable evening celebrating the creativity, passion, and skill of the next generation. Students showcase their diverse talents across three stages […]
This special Paint And Sip hosted at Puss In Books Cat Cafe will be taught by a professional artist who will guide you through the painting process as you paint a picture of your beautiful pet with yummy cake and coffee (whilst surrounded by cats!) All materials are provided, just bring yourselves! The class is […]
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. Running time: 70 minutes plus […]
