A man's jacket, a woman's dress or a child's jumper, trace the natural fibres to a finished product. An introductory hands on workshop for adults to explore the vocabulary of cloth making. Come away with several samples to take home. Explore museum artefacts, try carding, drafting, twisting, throwing, burling, weaving..
Join the team at The Stores for a unique tasting of English wine & cheese. Enjoy pairing five of The Store's favourite wines from around England with outstanding cheese in an informal and fun tutored tasting.
Enjoy the glories of a traditional Choral Evensong in the magnificent Parish Church of St John the Baptist. Sung by the choir of St John’s, this evensong will include music by Tallis and his contemporaries to complement Frome Festival’s theme of our town’s rich heritage in the textile industry.
Close your eyes and be transported to Paris with Fifi La Mer and Ollie, an acclaimed duo performing French music, filled with mystery, romance, and heartache. This charismatic show is complemented by a glass of wine and canapés from Bistro Lotte. Tables can be booked for supper after.
Learn the art of macramé knotwork to create an intricate plant hanger. All materials are provided, with full tuition for all skill levels - no experience needed. Walk away with your handmade hanger and pot, plus the skills to continue crafting at home. Enjoy 10% off in-store purchases the day and refreshments are included.
A New York Times best selling author of six historical books and regular on TV and podcasts, Professor Kate Williams (Reading University) is an expert in royal and constitutional affairs. Delivering the prestigious Bob Morris Lecture, an annual highlight of the Frome Festival programme, Kate explores a thousand years of palaces, monarchs - and all […]
Frome-based Guardian writer John Harris' new memoir, 'Maybe I'm Amazed: A Story of Love and Connection', is an extraordinary book about his autistic son James. Discover the hidden story of creativity and neurodivergence where music became their shared language.
Sian M. Williams' delightfully quirky tale of a village folk club and its devotees who live in a comfortable and anarchic past, set deep in the Mendip Hills, until hauled unwillingly into a tricky present following an accident at the old quarry where their club is housed. Readings accompanied by live folk music.
Peter and Debbie's holiday friend Elsa seems friendly - until shocking reports surface online. Is she really a serial killer? As Elsa stays in their home, they struggle to mask their growing fears. Steven Moffat's laugh-out-loud play explores suspense, dark secrets, and the unsettling reality of a seemingly innocent friendship.
Best known as the harpist for Florence + The Machine, Tom Moth presents a rare performance of solo work juxtaposing the sublime with the jarring. With electronic effects and soundscapes, he pushes the harp into new sonic realms. Support from alt-folk violinist and songwriter boci, who uses loops and effects pedals to craft intricate, layered […]
An evening of experimental improvised music from three of Frome's leading musicians. Laura Jurd (trumpet) blends primal jazz and folk, Robert Plant collaborator Dave Smith (drums) fuses African rhythms with European jazz, and Joseph Hyde uses lo-fi analogue electronics, building on experience composing for dance companies such as Rambert Dance.
Last year, The Tin Church enjoyed a last-minute musical event with BenBen from Brooklyn and his musical friends. The audience loved them so much that they have been invited back for 2025. Expect a magical evening from this orchestral fantasy-folk rock group from New York, illuminated by the candles of the atmospheric Tin Church. Refreshments […]
