Past Performances

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

David Tennant makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays.

Join Tri.Art Dance Academy for their fantastic annual Easter showcase as they celebrate their 10 year anniversary! This performance comprises a re-telling of the traditional Ballet Coppélia and a showcase of dazzling numbers from our performing arts students.

Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel.

Frome Drama present Laura Wade’s 2019 Olivier Award winning comedy about nostalgia and celebrating the present. Judy Martin is determined to create the perfect 1950s home. But can the perfect housewife’s marriage survive in the 2010s?

Selwood Academy presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins Jr. Full of all the well known songs from the movie, you will be transported away through a world of colour, music and dancing.

Recently it has felt like grief is all around us. Seeds of Memories is a wistful and uplifting show packed to the brim with puppetry and poetry.

Filmed live at the Barbican in London, this major 5-star production of the classic musical comedy features an all-star cast led by renowned Broadway royalty Sutton Foster alongside three-time Olivier Award winner Robert Lindsay, Evening Standard Theatre Award winner Felicity Kendal and beloved West End Legend Gary Wilmot.

In a lively and memorable last night of The Kindness Festival the Merlin Theatre turns into Paris for a ’Secret Cinema’ style gala screening of Amelie complete with fancy dress, live music and unexpected pop up theatrics. Bring a group of friends and help contribute to our fundraising efforts.

SHE interweaves the stories of 14 different women in their twenties, embracing life from infancy to old age. Visceral, poignant, and laced with humour, SHE is curated as seven contrasting plays, performed by two actors.

Wed in secret, Desdemona and Othello crave a new life together. But as unseen forces conspire against them, they find their future is not theirs to decide.  

Othello is filmed live on the Lyttleton stage of the National Theatre.