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CHRIS HARRIS WITH 'SHAKES-KIDS' This hour long entertainment is aimed especially
at an audience aged 7–11
and is an ideal introduction to Shakespeare. MEMORIAL THEATRE 10am.
£1 GIVING VOICE Local voice teacher Rasullah Clarke leads us through songs
from around the world in 3 and 4 part harmony. Ability to read music isn’t
necessary, but a desire to have fun singing is! Suitable for all abilities. FESTIVAL CLUB 11am-12.30pm.
£6 (£4.80) 'MECHANICAL CLOCKS AND ROSES' An organ recital by Ann Burgess, Director of Music at Christ Church. CHRIST CHURCH 1pm. £4 (£3.20) MAKE A RIBBON EMBROIDERY SACHET Embroider a fragrant Viola sachet using simple but effective ribbon embroidery techniques with Debbie Cripps. Refreshments available. FESTIVAL CLUB 2-4pm.
£6 (£4.80) SINGING FOR 7-9 YEAR OLDS Travel round the globe with Caroline Radcliffe on a search for big world tunes, energetic action songs and rollicking rounds. Caroline is a singer for a jazz band, a big band, an acoustic band and an acapella duo. She is choir leader at St Johns School and also leads songbird projects for Jackdaws in local schools. FESTIVAL CLUB 4-5.30pm.
£3 CHRIS HARRIS - A WORKSHOP A workshop that examines the role of the clown in Shakespeare’s plays. The characters, their purpose, the style of gags they employed and above all their relationship with the audience. Rehearse a scene with the Bard and hear his views on clowns that speak more than is required of them! A practical workshop with Chris Harris, whose famous one-man show has been seen in 57 countries. FROME COLLEGE Contact the Festival Office (01373
453889) for further details FILM DOUBLE BILL: ROOK LANE CHAPEL 7pm and 9.15pm (see Filmfrome) CHAMPAGNE SLAM AT Frome’s popular Poetry Café is celebrating its 3rd anniversary with an all open-mic event featuring a totally new concept: ‘Champagne Slam’ - a friendly Frome-style version of this ‘extreme sport’ for poets. A bottle of bubbly for the slam winner, and entertainment for all. Bring a poem or just listen and enjoy. GARDEN CAFÉ 7.30pm.
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FROME SYMPHONY Frome’s lively and popular amateur orchestra performs Schubert’s transcendental Symphony No. 8 (the Unfinished) alongside Kenneth Leighton’s rhythmical Festive Overture. Following a successful Mozart concerto performance with the Mid-Somerset Orchestra this time last year, Frome Symphony’s Musical Director, Stephen Marquiss, will conduct Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C from the piano as a sparkling finale to an exciting programme. CHRIST CHURCH 7.30pm.
£6 (£4.80) RENOVATION OF SUN STREET Alastair MacLeay and his family have been renovating 17th, 18th and 19th century properties in the Frome area for 30 years. This illustrated lecture describes the renovation of five cottages in Sun Street from total dereliction to one of the most attractive terraces of houses in Frome. Refreshments available. UNITED REFORM CHURCH HALL 7.30pm.
£2.50 ISZVORASUL Izvorasul is a 40-strong ensemble from Romania, who perform traditional songs and dances from Transylvania. They have delighted audiences across Europe, winning numerous international awards. Dressed in colourful costumes, their performance reflects the rich culture of this historic part of Eastern Europe. Their appearance at this year’s Frome Festival marks the start of their UK summer tour. MEMORIAL THEATRE 7.30pm.
£10 (£8) GRIFF & NIKKI The unstoppable Griff & Nikki (& guests), AKA ‘The Griffin House Band’, have one hell of a cult following. Their mix of Pretenders, Little Feet plus tracks of their own are sure to get everyone dancing. Last year’s gig was packed so come early to avoid being left out on the street! GRIFFIN INN 8pm. FREE FROME FESTIVAL QUIZ NIGHT This popular quiz night is open to anyone who
wants to strain the brain! So if you think know the capital of Yemen or which
Tele-Tubby is in green or even which song was the first number one for Elvis,
then the prized Festival Quiz Shield might be yours! FROME RUGBY CLUB 8pm.
£12 for a team of four TANGO SIEMPRE Experience the world’s most passionate and evocative
music performed by the UK’s leading tango ensemble, Tango Siempre.
Their music spans all eras and styles of Tango Argentino, including the classic
tangos, milongas and waltzes of 1930’s Buenos Aires, the nuevo tango
of Astor Piazzolla, and 21st century tangos by Pete Rosser and other contemporary
composers. “Tango
Siempre - the best tango band in the UK” – Songlines FESTIVAL CLUB Doors 8pm.
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