10am JANE JUDD ONE-TO-ONE WRITING CONSULTATIONS

London literary agent, Jane Judd, represents authors in mainstream fiction and non-fiction. Jane is offering a face-to-face personal assessment of your writing. You will need to provide a synopsis and sample chapter of your unpublished book in advance. Tel: Alison Clink 01373 463131 for details/booking.

ADULT LEARNING AND LEISURE BUILDING, FROME COLLEGE (BEHIND MERLIN THEATRE)

Ends 4pm • £10 (for 20 minutes)
Event 0401

1pm ORGAN RECITAL – GERRY HODDINOTT

A recital on the organ by Gerry Hoddinott, who is the accompanist for the Corsley Festival Choir and a well-known local musician. His programme of classical and romantic organ music will include works by J S Bach, Bossi, Howells, Karg-Elert, Rowley, Stanley, Thalben-Ball and Vierne.
Light refreshments will be available.

ST MARGARET'S CHURCH, CORSLEY

£4(£3)
Event 0402

2pm WORKSHOP: STAINED GLASS APPLIQUÉ

An introduction to the mysterious and colourful world of stained glass. Artist and maker Helen Langford will lead you through the design and construction techniques to produce your own small framed panel using offcuts of stained glass and the applique method.

TRINITY HALL

Ends 4.30pm • £12 (includes all materials) Max 10 • Booking essential
Event 0403 SOLD OUT

7.30pm FESTIVAL POETRY CAFÉ

Poetry Café always sparkles in Festival week, and this year Rob Gee, hailed as ‘one of the most gifted and funny poets in Britain today’, leads a sizzling night with an ‘open mic’ session featuring the famous Frome Champagne Slam. If the evening’s warm we’ll be in the garden, so join us for poetry under the stars.

GARDEN CAFÉ

£4 on the door
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7.30pm THE HUMOUR OF HOFFNUNG

An illustrated talk by Annetta Hoffnung
Gerard Hoffnung’s widow delves deeply into the rich treasure-trove of his legacy bringing you almost face to face with the man and his work. Using slides, recordings and her personal reminiscences, she offers a unique view of a man full of humour, vitality and joy in life.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS

£4.50
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8pm STEELEYE SPAN IN CONCERT

Frome Festival is proud to announce that Steeleye Span have agreed to get together for an exclusive one-off summer concert. Everyone knows the stature of this, the world’s most famous folk band – living legends who move effortlessly between the worlds of stadiums, festivals, and theatres. Join Maddy Prior and the gang for their only appearance in the Bath/Bristol area in over two years! Book very early! Please note: Standing gig.

CHEESE & GRAIN

Doors 7.30pm • Ends 10.15pm • £16.50 adv (£18 door)
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7.30pm SPANDAUER STADSTREICHER ORCHESTRA IN FROME

As part of their West Country tour, this orchestra from Berlin is returning to St John’s Church. Matthias Bender, Director of Music of the Lutherkirche in Berlin-Spandau, will conduct them in works by Handel, Casadesus, Albinoni and Mendelssohn. This is a fundraising event for St John’s Church.

ST JOHN'S CHURCH

£9 (£7.50)
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7.45pm PIP UTTON PRESENTS FRANCIS

A one-man show based on a day in the complex and destructive life of Francis Bacon, arguably the greatest British painter since Turner, a life fuelled by drunkenness, gambling and a liking for a bit of rough. Writer and performer Pip Utton has an international reputation for his work, especially his acclaimed Adolf. He returns to his home theatre to premiere this new work.

MERLIN THEATRE

£9 (£7.50)
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8pm AL O’KANE, ALEX GILES AND LEANDER MORALES

An acoustic lovers paradise...an evening of local singer/songwriter legends. Relax and enjoy a beer whilst soaking up this splendid array of songs. These talented musicians have been on the circuit for years and they will be singing their hearts out for you. Al, Alex and Leander promise beautiful guitar sounds and lyrics that’ll leave you pondering.

GRIFFIN INN

Free
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