Past Performances

An evening of extracts from memoirs, with tapas and wine.

Our popular on-stage ‘platter’ nights return with an evening of memoir readings from acclaimed writer Rosie Jackson, who will introduce other local writers also with new books in this genre.

Ellen spent 6 months volunteering in Europe’s refugee camps.

She gave out clothes and blankets, she made many cups of tea. It gave her lots to think about…

Join one of the fastest rising stars in comedy as she attempts to tackle her inner and outer demons in this hilarious and very personal show.

Austentatious are saddling the horses for a Grand Tour! Join the all-star cast as they improvise a brand new Jane Austen work before your very eyes, based on a single audience suggestion.

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Semyon Bychkov conducts a cast of young and up-and-coming talent including American soprano Corinne Winters in a new production of Mozart and Da Ponte’s opera on the nature of love.

One of the best loved classics for children comes to life, literally.

Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring out of our collection of dusty, old, magic books…

This show is now sold out.

RSC Associate Artist Antony Sher is Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays, directed by RSC Artist Director Gregory Doran.

Hammerpuzzle Theatre Company is back on tour with a distilled adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s romantic, rural novel. This is a co-production with the Everyman Theatre Cheltenham.

Tony Benn sits in a room faced with a collection of recording devices that he has collected over his long and eventful life. He pours himself the first cup of tea of the day, opens a drawer and takes out a pipe…

One of the best blues, roots and Americana singer-songwriters in the UK today. Williams is a man on a mission. He not only tours like a hellhound’s on his trail, but creates a super-charged music that is electrifying and fighting fit. His influences fly so fast and furious they blur… No one does it like Brooks Williams.

Cymbeline is a ruler of a divided Britain. When Innogen, the only living heir, marries her sweetheart in secret, an enraged Cymbeline banishes him.

Antonio Pappano conducts a wonderful cast led by Sonya Yoncheva, Joseph Calleja and Sonia Ganassi in a new production of Bellini’s operatic masterpiece.

In the ultimate love story of all time, Shakespeare and his maid, Mrs P, discover a masked ball, a barmy balcony scene, a crazy horse chase, and some serious sword fighting…

Being a teenager is hard enough, but when the ghost of your father sends you to avenge his murder, it would surely drive anyone mad! A hilarious journey of ghosts, duels, poison, murder and THAT skull routine…

A showcase full of all your favourite songs from well known musicals such as Grease, Les Miserables, Wicked and many more.

It will be a night filled with laughter, talent and a whole lot of singing.

Mack the Knife is back in town.

A darkly comic new take on Brecht and Weill’s raucous musical broadcast live from the stage of the National Theatre.

From “the country’s leading musical satirist” (The Times), Mitch Benn, a firm favourite on BBC R4’s The Now Show brings you his new critically acclaimed show.

Juan Martín, a truly awe-inspiring guitarist, composer and all encompassing musician returns to tour the UK with a new flamenco programme of music, song and dance direct from Spain.

Forget Me Not – The Alzheimer’s Whodunnit

Jim’s wife, a patient on a dementia ward, has died from what appears to be natural causes. Jim is a retired police detective and he smells a rat.

Written and performed by comic, poet and ex-psychiatric nurse Rob Gee, Forget Me Not has just completed a sellout run across Canada.

A flat in Ladbroke Grove, West London. 1952. Behind the fragile veneer of post-war civility burns a brutal sense of loss and longing…

The rise of “Bugsy Malone” and the battle for power between “Fat Sam” and “Dandy Dan” from the well-loved musical movie of the same name.

It is 6th April 1895 and Oscar Wilde waits at Cadogan Hotel for his arrest.

In this one-man play Oscar will talk openly about those he has loved and the actions that threaten ruination upon them all.

Join us for this live screening of Richard III from Almeida Theatre with Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave.

This heady brew of Shakespearian confusion, magic and mischief is the perfect comedy for a summer evening.

A fabulous Festival finale.

In the newly formed Funka-Nova Quartet, Frome’s own Pee Wee Ellis and the acclaimed Berlin based vocalist/guitarist Peter Fessler present an acoustic fusion of music they are both passionate about: funk and bossa nova.

The royal chefs are helped by their vegetapals to collect the special nursery rhyme ingredients.

How many rhymes will it take to make a higgledy piggledy pie, and will it be ready before the dish runs away with the spoon?

Doctor, comedian, writer and broadcaster Phil Hammond makes a welcome return to the Frome Festival with a new show shortly to appear at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Reuniting the stars of his celebrated film of Cinderella, Kenneth Branagh directs Richard Madden and Lily James as Romeo and Juliet, Sir Derek Jacobi as Mercutio and Meera Syal as the Nurse.

William Cheung FRPS has been a keen photographer for over three decades and has been a member of the specialist photographic press for 30 years.

He achieved his Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society in 1982 and his Fellowship in 1983.

TV journalists Dan Glazebrook and Neil Clark are joined by rapper Clayton Blizzard – described as a ‘lyrical genius’ – and internationally acclaimed performer Tayo Aluko in this highly amusing but hard hitting anti-war satire with music.

A magical and enchanting comedy, The Tempest is also William Shakespeare’s play best suited to the great British summer weather.

Struggling writer Paul Varjak moves into a New York apartment building and becomes intrigued by his pretty, quirky neighbour Holly Golightly. Holly’s lifestyle confuses and fascinates Paul; in public she flits through parties with a sexy, sophisticated air, but when they’re alone she changes into a sweetly vulnerable bundle of neuroses. A classic ‘60s movie.

Jarlath Regan and Annie McGrath

Watch these rising stars of comedy as they try out their Edinburgh shows. See them now before you have to pay £20!

Adam Hess and Steve Bugeja

Watch these rising stars of comedy as they try out their Edinburgh shows. See them now before you have to pay £20!

Gareth Richards and Naz Osmanoglu

Watch these rising stars of comedy as they try out their Edinburgh shows. See them now before you have to pay £20!

Simon Godwin (The Two Gentlemen of Verona 2014) directs Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet in Shakespeare’s searing tragedy.

For sixty years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. No one knows what they discuss, not even their spouses.

This brand new show from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants is monster-ously good! Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters.

Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible and exciting plot ever attempted.

Illyria promises a magnificent, funny and heartwarming story perfectly suited to the open-air.

A scientist and a vicar walk into a bar… joining forces to solve a perplexing mystery they stumble on faith, knowledge, love and the importance of keeping an open mind.

A sell out run at Edinburgh Festival 2013. The play is a mix of romantic comedy with a hint of science fiction.

Fresh and exciting new work from the best and brightest choreographers in the UK. A full evening of light and dark, drama and beauty – ballet with a fresh perspective.

A swinging sixties story of unconditional love from the UK’s leading full mask theatre company.

FILMED THEATRE ENCORE SCREENING

A stellar cast led by Mark Strong in the Young Vic’s ‘magnetic, electrifying, astonishingly bold’ production – the Evening Standard, Guardian and Independent’s top theatre pick of 2014.

A fun and wonderful opportunity to see directing, acting and stage presentation at its most polished level. Book your tickets for a day of pure, competitive entertainment.

The self-proclaimed ‘absolute lad’ is back with an all new stand-up show, following appearances on Live at the Apollo and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Lauded as a ground-breaking theatrical masterpiece, Our Town paints a compelling picture of small-town life in America. The setting may be Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire at the turn of the 20th century, but the themes are universal and timeless.

Hosted by David Tennant on Shakespeare’s birthday, and screened live from Stratford-upon-Avon, this star-studded show celebrates Shakespeare’s plays and their enduring influence on music, dance, opera, musical theatre and comedy.

It is nearly 50 years since Stig and Barney’s adventures first saw the light of day but this timeless children’s classic remains as charming and entertaining as ever.