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The Royal Opera: Götterdämmerung
2027-02-07 14:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
*Screened Performance*
An earth in ruin. The twilight of the Gods.
Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brünnhilde. Learning the truth of her beloved’s innocence, Brünnhilde at last returns the ring to the Rhinemaidens, before ordering that Valhalla be swallowed in flames. For the long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic saga, director Barrie Kosky situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil.
Antonio Pappano, Conductor Laureate of The Royal Opera, returns to take on the impassioned, otherworldly music – including Siegfried’s transporting Funeral March and Brünnhilde’s electrifying Immolation Scene. The brilliant cast is led by Elisabet Strid, Andreas Schager and Mika Kares, who together with the full forces of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Opera Chorus bring opera’s greatest journey to its shattering end.
Sung in German with English subtitles.
Running Time: 350 minutes, two intervals
Tickets: £18
Friends of Merlin: £15
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Robben Ford
2027-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Fresh from the release of his acclaimed album Two Shades Of Blue, Ford is back on the road in exceptional form. A five-time Grammy nominee, he remains one of the world’s most revered electric guitarists, a master of blending blues, rock, jazz and fusion into something entirely his own.
Across a career spanning more than five decades, Ford has collaborated with icons including Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Bonnie Raitt and Bob Dylan.
His live shows are a rare chance to witness a true innovator at the height of his powers, combining technical brilliance with feel, soul and spontaneity. Two Shades Of Blue showcases a restless creative spirit, from deep, groove-led blues to expansive, genre-defying instrumentals, and this new tour promises to bring that same energy to the stage.
At 74, Ford continues to evolve, pushing boundaries and redefining what modern blues guitar can be.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of the greatest guitarists of his generation live.

Harriet Kemsley: Floozy
2027-02-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award-winning stand-up comedian?
Following her eye-opening appearance on Last One Laughing UK, Harriet is back on tour with a new show about dating, mushrooms, and how she’s trying her absolute best to be a bit of a floozy.
As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and co-host of the wildly successful Single Ladies In Your Area podcast.
Presented by Plosive Live in association with United Agents
Running time: 120 minutes including 20 minute interval
Recommended: 14+ some strong language
Tickets: £18.00

Pregnancy Mindfulness
2027-02-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Rise Frome, Whittox Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3BY, United Kingdom
Pregnant and looking for some time and space to connect with yourself, your baby and others going through pregnancy?
These monthly sessions give you time to pause, tune into yourself and relax. No experience necessary – the simple meditations will be guided, you can sit in a chair, bring along a cushion or a yoga mat (and a blanket!) if you’d prefer to lie down and fully rest.
There’s the option for a little gentle movement after the relaxation, so you can land back in the room before we come back to circle and there’s the chance to chat and share your experience and reflect on your pregnancy.
Advance booking recommended, and it’s a pay-what-you-feel workshop.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story
2027-02-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB
Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

West End Tenors
2027-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB
Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal talent.
After selling out arenas across Europe, The West End Tenors embark on their first UK Tour, bringing their smash hit show directly to you!
The cast of The West End Tenors have starred in musicals such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia and Miss Saigon, as well as performing at Windsor Castle for the Royal Family, the BBC Proms and the Eurovision Song Contest.
Celebrating the greatest triumphs of Musical Theatre & Film, their spine-tingling vocals are not to be missed, leaving audiences breathless from start to finish.

The Royal Opera: Così Fan Tutte
2027-02-28 14:00 - 17:30 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
*Screened Performance*
Spurred on by a bet, two young men hatch a plan to test the fidelity of their girlfriends. What follows is a slippery game of seduction and power, the four lovers plunging into a dizzying world of shifting reality, where truth becomes increasingly unstable.
Così fan tutte has lost none of its sting since it first scandalised audiences in 1790. In her Main Stage debut, Netia Jones, Associate Director of The Royal Opera, reimagines Mozart’s comedy of manners through a sharp contemporary lens, where 18th-century romantic trickery meets deeply satirical high-tech deceit. Taking on the roles of the lovers is an exciting young cast led by Louise Alder, Simone McIntosh, Mingjie Lei and Huw Montague Rendall, with Gerald Finley as their manipulative game-master Don Alfonso and Emily Pogorelc as Despina. Thomas Hengelbrock conducts, bringing out the exquisite melodies that underpin the provocative, and resolutely modern, themes at the heart of the opera.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
Running Time: 210 minutes, one interval
Tickets: £18
Friends of Merlin: £15
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Man of the World – the Music of Peter Green
2027-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green’s career. Including such classics as Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, Need Your Love So Bad, Albatross and The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown).

Nik Kershaw
2027-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw.
Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including ‘Wouldn’t it Be Good’, ‘The Riddle’ and ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ saw him languish for 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, making him the UK’s biggest selling solo artist that year. In 1985, he performed at Live Aid. After stepping out of the limelight to concentrate on writing and producing, Nik wrote Chesney Hawkes’s ‘The One and Only’ and collaborated with Elton John, Lulu, Petula Clark, The Hollies, Ronan Keating, Jason Donovan, Let Loose, Sia, Imogen Heap, Gary Barlow and Bonnie Tyler. In 1998, Nik returned to performing and has been crafting critically acclaimed albums ever since. Now he’s ready to look back with an intimate evening to coincide with the release of his new book. Expect songs, stories, and silliness from one of the nation’s most-loved performers.

The Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
2027-03-23 19:15 - 22:30 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
*Screened Performance*
At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream?
Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland burst onto the stage in 2011 in an explosion of colour, stage magic and inventive, sophisticated choreography. Joby Talbot’s score combines contemporary soundworlds with sweeping melodies that gesture to ballet scores of the 19th century. Bob Crowley’s wildly imaginative, eye-popping designs draw on everything from puppetry to projections to make Wonderland wonderfully real. The result shows The Royal Ballet at its best, bringing together world-class dance with enchanting family entertainment and ingenious music and design.
Running Time: 170 minutes, two intervals
Tickets: £18
Friends of Merlin: £15
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The Wurzels
2027-03-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
The Wurzels have paved the way for Scrumpy n’ Western – a genre packed full of double entendre, mainstream parody and a comical folk style. The perfect accompaniment to cider drinking.
Performing a career spanning set consisting of all the hits, stories and jokes from a career lasting more than 50 years, The Wurzels continue to play over 100 sell-out shows and festivals every year.
Their quintessentially West Country cover of Kaiser Chiefs’ ‘Ruby’ has been a massive show favourite of late, as well as their hip hop version of the ubiquitous hit ‘Combine Harvester’.
The Wurzels are regularly asked how long will they keep going. The band always respond that they intend to keep going whilst they enjoy performing – and that suits the rest of us just fine!

Simon Fowler - the Ocean Colour Scene Songbook ... and Beyond
2027-04-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB
He’s the singer/songwriter who wrote the tunes for the Britpop generation. Simon Fowler, frontman for Ocean Colour Scene, penned The Riverboat Song, The Circle, The Day We Caught The Train, Moseley Shoals and many, many more.
Lining up alongside Oasis at Knebworth, he took his band from Birmingham to the height of 1990s fame. Writing the seminal, triple-platinum Moseley Shoals, as well as the number one follow-up, Marchin’ Already, Fowler will relive his best work during an evening of classic songs and stories.
He’ll also trace the origins of that work, taking fans on a compelling journey back to his pre-OCS days. Expect new songs and classic hits, fantastic tales and amusing anecdotes from one of Britpop’s central characters.
Running times – first half 45 mins, 20 min interval, second half 45 mins

Tom Meighan – the Original Voice of Kasabian
2027-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
The singer who fronted Kasabian through their biggest triumphs from 1997 to 2020 is hitting the road. With eleven platinum records and five consecutive UK number one albums, Meighan is a generational frontman headlining festivals, storming the charts, and commanding headlines across a defining era of British music. Following the release of a blistering new album in 2025 and a run of sold-out shows, Tom now invites audiences to experience something more intimate and revealing. These confessional evenings see him share his life stories the highs, the lows, and the extraordinary years at the heart of Kasabian, alongside an acoustic performance accompanied by his guitarist. Raw, honest, and unfiltered, this is a rare chance to hear the stories behind the songs. It’ll be a wild ride and a show that true fans will not want to miss.

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake
2027-04-22 19:15 - 22:30 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
*Screened Performance*
Princess Odette is bound by a curse, turned into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. The spell can only be broken by a pledge of eternal love. When she meets Prince Siegfried, he is immediately enamoured by her fragile beauty and pledges to free her. But freedom is not promised for Odette as Von Rothbart conspires to thwart the lovers’ plans.
Liam Scarlett’s production for The Royal Ballet brings together Tchaikovsky’s towering score and John Macfarlane’s picturesque designs to create an enduring ballet spectacle of love, treachery and forgiveness.
Running Time: 205 minutes, two intervals
Tickets: £18
Friends of Merlin: £15
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Voodoo Room – Live at the Tree House
2027-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | The Tree House, 35 Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EH, United Kingdom
Celebrating the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream.
Voodoo Room are a stunning high energy ‘Power Trio’ featuring some of the U.K.’s finest musicians whose credits include: Steve Winwood, Massive Attack, Arthur Brown, Fish, Thunder, Lulu etc.
NO WIGS, NO PANTOMIME – JUST GREAT MUSIC PLAYED BY GREAT MUSICIANS!
www.voodoo-room.com
Please note this is an 18+ all-standing event, and the venue is accessed by stairs with no lift. If you have any enquiries please email thetreehouse@cheeseandgrain.com

The Royal Opera: Tosca
2027-05-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
*Screened Performance*
Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain: sleeping with the man she hates, in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out?
Oliver Mears’s acclaimed production returns, setting Puccini’s operatic thriller in a contemporary, war-torn Rome. Daniel Oren conducts Aleksandra Kurzak, who returns to the title role, joined by Saimir Pirgu as Cavaradossi and Christopher Maltman as Baron Scarpia.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
Running Time: 195 minutes, two intervals
Tickets: £18
Friends of Merlin: £15
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In a Big Country – Bruce Watson
2027-05-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Big Country founder and guitarist, Bruce Watson, dominated the charts in the 1980s and has never looked back. Alongside singer Stuart Adamson, Watson and co enjoyed hits on both sides of the Atlantic, and became one of the biggest bands of the 1980s. Their debut album, The Crossing, went platinum, the follow-up, Steeltown, went to number one, and Big Country continue to sell-out shows across the UK. Guitarist and mainstay Bruce Watson is hitting the road to revive classic hits like Fields Of Fire, Wonderland, Chance, and Look Away, while also reflecting on the band’s remarkable five decades in rock in an evening that combines story and song. With reflections on Stuart Adamson and Live Aid, the Grammies and Kate Bush, The Jam and Pete Townsend, Watson’s tour is not to be missed.

Luke Combs UK
2027-05-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Luke Combs UK – The worlds leading tribute to Grammy nominated country megastar Luke Combs!
With sold out shows up and down the UK and Ireland, Luke Combs UK do not fail on attention to detail. The image of Luke Combs and more importantly that North Carolina country vocal and sound are on full display in this country music show, with an unreal closeness to the real thing. The band perform all of Luke’s hits and fans favourites from across all of his albums and continue to wow audiences who come for their country fix!
If ‘beer never broke your heart’ and y’all wanna get ‘beautiful crazy’ then this show is for you.
‘The show itself was incredible, the guys tore the roof off the whole damn place, it was as if the man himself was gracing our stage’

The Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet
2027-05-25 19:15 - 22:30 | 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
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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.

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.
