Julian, a remarkable woman, lived during the late Medieval period, a time of suffering and unrest. Her theology came through a series of visions following a time of illness and can be summed up in three words: God is love. Led by Ann Phillips.
This husband and wife team present a feast of musical delights including works by Schubert, Dvorak and Debussy.
Green and Healthy Frome asked OpenStoryTellers to explore the impact of climate change on people with learning disabilities, sparking a powerful narrative shift. Explore exhibitions, films and panel discussions to uncover their creative collective journey.
Dust off those dancing shoes and join us for some family fun in your best costume! Whether you come as your favourite character or just as spectacular as possible, come and join in our dancing and games. Adults go free with every child's ticket.
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.
