Past Performances

UK Comics’ Comic 2022

“One of the UK’s pre-eminent pun merchants…the quickest quipster in showbusiness.” Evening Standard.
As seen on Mock The Week and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ MARK SIMMONS brings his brand-new show on the road.

Returning to the big screen after nearly ten years, Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan feature in the critically acclaimed revival of David Hare’s play, directed by Stephen Daldry. Captured live from Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End in 2014.

★★★★★ ‘Moving picture of politics and love’ Guardian

The global TED concept of ‘ideas worth spreading’ brings together local speakers to share, spark conversations and engage with innovations, thinking and community.

A thrilling amateur production of Frank McGuinness’ rivetingly relevant and award-winning new version of Henrik Ibsen’s revolutionary theatrical masterpiece. This dramatic play is as sensationally bold and brilliant as it was when it was first performed in 1879.

Spin Dance Fitness Studio’s annual charity showcase raises money for Fearless. Pole dancing and aerial hoop performances from students and instructors, along with commercial, street and contemporary dance pieces.

Nosferatu (1922) is arguably the film that gave birth to the horror genre. Chris Green’s music, a haunting blend of electronic and acoustic instruments performed live by the composer, makes for a genuinely remarkable and unique cinematic experience.

Award-winning author Nina Stibbe (Love, Nina) shares the hilarious, irreverent and joyful story of her return to London.

Join us for a sparkling evening with Nina, as she introduces her new book Went to London, Took the Dog.

There can be no better way of celebrating the approach of the festive season than a trip to Dibley!

Our previous visit ended with Alice and Hugo’s marriage (surrounded by friends and Teletubbies of course!), and now Alice is pregnant, to the delight of everyone except her father in law David…

The Kings of Comedy, Le Navet Bete, return to the stage with a brand-new comedy for the ages. This hilarious retelling of the Arthurian legends, suitable for the whole family, will have audiences crying with laughter and become part of the legend themselves!

Feisty heroines, lovelorn & bickering young men, dictatorial parents, foolish suitors, cross-dressing, letters galore, wild outlaws, witty servants, fights, live music and a lugubrious clown with a dog… Shakespeare Live promises ninety minutes of fast, furious, and very funny entertainment.

Seven Portraits and Sea of Troubles, Robert Cohan and Kenneth MacMillan’s deeply moving stories of passion, loss, isolation, grief and revenge can be seen on film for the first time. These two extraordinary films are performed by award winning dancers.

With stunning visuals and a magical soundtrack, “Mavka:The Forest Song” is a heart-warming animated adventure that celebrates the power of love and the harmony between humankind and the natural world.

Frome 1939. An entire school has been evacuated from London. They enjoy a taste of freedom, fresh air and adventure in the country lanes of Somerset. Then, the war closes in and there will be an emotional price to pay. 

Dust your old bicycle down, oil the chain, test those brakes, Don your trouser clips and brace yourselves for a bumpy ride.

James Norton stars in the utterly compelling theatrical event of 2023 as visionary director Ivo van Hove stages the English language premiere of A Little Life. Filmed live at the Savoy Theatre, London, during its West End run.

“Pip Utton is THE leading solo player strutting the boards in our time." Dan Lentell.
Pip is back in his home theatre with a double bill of Hitchcock and Dylan. Two new hit shows to add to the long list.

Following a shipwreck, Viola is washed-up in Illyria, where her only chance for survival is to make use of her quick wit and fine singing voice, disguising herself as a man and applying to work in the court of Duke Orsino. 

An open air production on ECOS amphitheatre.

Featuring a collection of Madness hits including House of Fun, Baggy Trousers, Driving in my Car, It Must Be Love and of course Our House, the show promises to be a huge hit!

The magic of musical theatre is coming to the big screen with the National Theatre’s acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning production, filmed during its record-breaking 1998 run in London.

Tonight’s performance will move indoors. Sadly, no need to bring chairs or picnics.

Come and join the ugly duckling on their adventure to discover who they really are! Filled with live music, puppetry and colourful characters. Bring along your picnics, folding chairs and friends and family, to enjoy this wonderful open-air, family musical!

Remember the Goods – Tom and Barbara, suburban eco-warriors? And their next-door neighbours Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, desperately trying to maintain the Surbiton status quo?

Set in a modern-day high school, the play translates the original Greek chorus into a fantastic ensemble opportunity perfect for our Youth Theatre to showcase their talents.

John Hegley, the star of radio, TV and school assemblies, is ready once more to take to road and rail with his Lustrum Award-winning show.

A Frome Festival event

Bring your story of no more than 500 words, or just come and listen.

A Frome Festival event

Bring a picnic and hear the results of the FWC Writers in Residence competition and the Frome Young Writers’ Awards announced, followed by the results of the annual Short Story Competition.

A Frome Festival event

At the Rocktocademy, Rocktopus, the world’s number 1 rock band for kids, will help you unleash your inner rockstar as you graduate from rookie to rocker at their fully inclusive and interactive family show suitable for nursery and primary aged children.

We can confirm that this show will take place on Saturday 15th and NOT Friday 14th as shown in the FF brochure.

A Frome Festival event

Sadly, we have made the decision to move tonight’s performance inside due to the bad weather conditions. No need to bring food or chairs! We hope to see you later.

A Frome Festival event

William Dalrymple is one of Britain’s great historians and a bestselling author. He will deliver the Bob Morris Lecture, an annual fixture of the Festival, sharing stories and insight from his life and career.

A Frome Festival event

Because of the rather unpredictable weather forecast we have decided for everyone’s comfort, and the band’s safety, tonight’s Frome Festival gig will be brought inside. Seating will be unreserved, so sit where you like. We will keep the bar open throughout, and we will make sure you have a space to get up and dance! See you later… Still a few tickets remaining.

A Frome Festival event

A night to celebrate the wonderful life of Crysse Morrison with the inaugural prize for poetry presented by world-renowned stand-up poet and comedian Elvis McGonagall.

A Frome Festival event

In this brand-new show, Miles is joined by his close friend Lynne Miller to discuss his career as an actor, comedian and author.

A Frome Festival event

Sex Cells is a very funny, poignant play about motherhood, friendship, love and loss.

A Frome Festival event

An exciting showcase celebrating diverse youth dance from the South West. Amy Foskett, artistic director of AmyFoskettDance, creates this platform to provide opportunities for young people to perform on a professional stage.

Following its premiere at last year’s Frome Festival,“The Haunting of Richard Third” a new musical by Martin Dimery and David Hynds, has been re-worked for an exciting short beginning at the Merlin en route to Fotheringhay and Market Bosworth. This production will be indoors.

Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Following a box-office record-breaking run in 2019, the one-woman show returns to the Merlin this summer.

Many people believe that there needs to be a seismic shift in the web of life if we want to see a happier and more content world.

Today’s performance will be inside due to the rainy weather. Keep dry and enjoy!

Who’d have imagined that a film about gay / queer people, trade unionists and socialists could ever become a mainstream hit with an all-star cast? Pride told the unlikely story of how radical LGBT activists struck up an alliance with South Wales miners during the 1984/85 miners’ strike.

Behind the party balloons 92-year-old Barbara has a secret which could shake up the relationships of six women for good. Find out where the pieces fall in this engaging, funny and moving new comedy drama about the power, pain and beauty of the freedom to choose.

Due to the unexpected unavailability of key members of their team, it is with great regret that the company have had to cancel their performance of Hutch. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have purchased tickets our Box Office will be in touch.

A film adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.

Everyone loves Dan. He’s cool, compassionate and at 16 he has plans – just losing his life isn’t one of them. Dan took ecstasy at a rave… and this powerful true story, tells of what happened to him, his family and friends. A story of tragedy to redemption.

With King Richard away, the rich will break every rule to seize power. They’re ready to play dirty, but so is Robin Hood. He plots to bring down the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham and every other villain along the way!

Build your brilliance in improvisation classes using theatre games – come and play.

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SATURDAY 20 MAY

David Harewood and Zachary Quinto play feuding political rivals in James Graham’s multiple award-winning new drama.

Jeremy Herrin directs this blistering political thriller, filmed live in London’s West End.

One of the most sought-after acts on the Americana music circuit, Buffalo Gals, led by champion USA fiddler and funny-woman Kate Lissauer, present a joyful, relaxed Sunday social of Bluegrass, Old-time and early Country songs punctuated with thrilling step-dance.

Based on a dramatic real-life incident with thrilling ups and downs of the night a mysterious clown came to town and more than one life ended up in the balance. It was no laughing matter – but this show certainly is!

Five companies that have already won Festivals perform their plays before adjudicator Alan Hayes, GoDA, providing a varied day of theatre. We never know what to expect but look forward to an exciting and entertaining day.

Shoddy Theatre are back with their sell out, multi rolling, slapstick whodunnit? inspired by the classics of British and American comedies.

Rowan McCabe knocks on strangers’ doors and writes poems for them. In 2019 he did this all around England. But as March 2020 approached, world events pushed the project in a very different direction…

‘Ingenious’ BBC Radio Scotland