For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained audiences, despite struggling with sadness, selfdoubt, and anxiety. In his new book 'Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal', he explores ADHD, neurodivergence, and the concept of "normal", blending personal insights, anecdotes, and expert interviews with humour and wit.
Frome Good Afternoon Choir, lead by their multi-talented and popular choir leader Matt Finch, welcome Glastonbury Male Voice Choir to join them for an evening to 'Sing Out'. A charity concert.
Pianist Charles Wiffen once again joins Quorum to perform Brahms' magnificent piano quintet alongside Hugo Wolf's charming Italian Serenade. The programme concludes with the passionate second quartet by Tchaikovsky.
Join rising star Chris Brain for an evening of contemporary folk music inspired by the outdoors. Chris is supported by Ryan Deakin, a Bert Jansch Foundation Young Artist, who recently recorded his eclectic mix of folk rock, country blues and ragtime at Frome's Bert Jansch Studio. Doors 7pm.
Local legend and world-renowned saxophonist and composer, Iain Ballamy blends jazz and classical influences with originality and freedom. Listed in BBCs '100 Jazz Greats' between Count Basie and Chet Baker, he has spent over three decades transcending genres, collaborating with leading contemporary jazz musicians, and forging strong, lasting global musical connections.
Explore the life, loves and letters of Elizabeth Rowe, the 18th century Frome poet. Called "the ornament of her sex and age", she was known to Alexander Pope and grew into a radical writer who influenced Jane Austen. With Andy Hardy, Professor Nicola Grove, and choir accompaniment.
The Covertronics are a newly formed four-piece covers band, delivering singalongs from the 50s to today. From The Kinks to Oasis, The Who to The Killers, they cover it all. Dancing shoes are mandatory - air guitars optional, but the fun is guaranteed!
Bellatrix is a female fronted band covering alternative, indie, punk and rock tracks by badass women from across the decades. Expect a fabulous and fun dancy night full of excitement and energy!
Run by the Big Clothes Swap, this market will showcase a mixture of pre-loved, vintage, thrift and re-worked clothing stalls. Clothing for men, women and kids will be on offer. Come and find some treasures in this wonderful array of pre-loved clothing.
In this collaborative 3-part workshop, explore the transformation of worn textiles through movement and shape, experiment with natural woad dyeing, and use stitching and repair techniques to create shared art. Drawing on the rich history of woad dyeing and textiles in Frome, we will explore our connection to our clothes and the land.
A rat-astic and realistic look into refuse and recycling from The Last Baguette Theatre Company. Rummage through the rubble with Bin Rat and her friends Mike and Angela from Squeaky Clean Street Cleaners to discover where all the junk goes! Scrape scraps off the streets and find out what literally happens to litter in this […]
Enjoy ten very short and different pieces of music played by Ann Burgess on the pedal organ and the box organ. Once you’ve heard the music, young pianists can try playing a short piece on the beautiful box organ themselves! Open to children and curious adults of all ages. No unaccompanied children. Donations to church […]
