A warm welcome to the Merlin, Frome's professional community theatre bringing you the best in performing arts

Performances

Summer sizzlers!
Live and streamed shows, fundraisers, outdoor performances at ECOS and the Frome Festival – it’s all to come this summer at the Merlin.

Look out for our photographic exhibition during the Festival too – celebrating the last ten years of theatre and dance with great pictures by photographer-in-residence Dave Merritt.

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Workshops and Classes for
Young People

In partnership with Tri.art Theatre School we offer a wide range of activities including hip hop, theatre, dance and holiday workshops for children and young people aged six and over. We also give the opportunity for schools and groups to take part in exciting workshops from visiting professional companies and artists.

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Films

Frome Film Club, a membership of like-minded film enthusiasts, presents a monthly programme of niche world cinema and quality independent films, with a delicious supper option also available. Films are shown on the second Wednesday of the month starting at 8.00 pm.

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Adult Workshops

The Merlin offers a variety of adult workshops from our ever popular weekly ‘Stitch n Bitch’ group, to classes in Ballet, Tap or Dance Yourself Fit with Tri.art Dance Academy. Actor and Director Mark McGann holds Screen and Acting Master classes on a regular basis.

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