Let's dive deep, deep down and discover the watery world beneath the waves. Swim with the dolphins, sing with the mermaids and help us find the magic pearl: creative fusion of art and drama for pre-school children and parents.
Booking essential for pre-school children and their parent or carer.
Age: 2-5yrs.
See also below.
Assembly Rooms
Child: £6 (adult free)
Ends 11am
Max: 16 each workshop
Event Code: 1101

See 10am above, Event: 1101.
Assembly Rooms

Ends 12.30pm
Event Code: 1102

Lindsay Clarke, local best-selling author of The War at Troy and Return to Troy, will read a selection of poems from his new collection.
Frome Library
£3
Ends 3.30pm
Event Code: 1104

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Led by Emily Barrett of Firestar Circus Arts. Create human pyramids and learn acrobatic tumbling skills to impress your friends. Please wear tracksuit or loose clothing.
Age: 7-14 yrs.
Assembly Rooms
£4.50 | Max: 25
5.30pm
Booking essential
Event Code: 1105

Open Dress Rehearsal (Event 1103) and Concert With Local Schools has unfortunately had to be postponed due to lack of funding.
Under this project local string players from Somerset Music’s Wider Opportunities programme would join with more advanced players from the Frome Community Learning Partnership and Bath Philharmonic for a unique concert of music written by Helen Ottaway; featuring Solo Violin, Sophie Langdon, Young String Players from Berkley First School, Christchurch, St. John’s First School, Oakfield School and Frome College.

Information about the project, including details of dates and venue, will be advertised through the local press and posted on www.artmusic.org.uk
Event Code: 1106 (and 1103)

With a gift for sharing his love of America's traditional folk, blues, gospel and country music, Spencer Bohren leads a workshop in the singing of gospel and blues from the Deep South, invoking the spirit of the chapel and the chain gang.
The Festival Club, Assembly Rooms
£4 adv
Ends 7pm
Max: 30
Booking essential
Event Code: 1107

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Bob Ladd's wealth of experience of conservation in the area reveals that Frome once had many public houses, some next door to each other. This walk follows a route through historic Frome discovering pubs such as The King of Prussia or Doctor Andrews and finishes at The Griffin where you can disperse or buy yourself a pint.
Meeting point on back of ticket
£6 (refreshments not included)
Max: 25
Booking essential
Event Code: 1108

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What colour is a peacock's egg? Who had a horse called Scout? It's quiz time! Please contact the Festival Office to reserve your table. Last year's quiz was a sell out, so please book early. Take home the Festival Shield!
Rugby Club
£12 per table of four
Start 7.30
Event Code: 1109

To mark their 100th anniversary the Frome Amateur Operatic Society presents a concert celebrating the talent of the society. With Master of Ceremonies Dennis Barnard, better known as Clem Pullet, this concert features extracts of their productions from the year: Trial by Jury and Cox & Box, presented by the Opera Group; a selection by the Spellbound Youth Group from Singing in the Rain; and numbers from The Music Man. A night NOT to be missed!
Memorial Theatre
Balcony £7 / Stalls £6 (£5)
Event Code: 1110

Featuring Iain Ballamy, tenor saxophone; Gareth Williams, piano; Steve Watts, double bass; Martin France, drums. This stunning quartet plays original material with strong points of reference to the legacy of jazz. The material includes a mixture of burning swing, ballads and re-writes of classics such as Blue in Green, Stella, I Got Rhythm, all of which feature Ballamy's well-known lyrical approach.
Rook Lane Chapel
£10
Event Code: 1111


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A funny and tragic tale of the perils of a look-alike tribute singer. Redundancy, divorce and a drunken karaoke provokes one man to enter the murky world of tribute bands. After a false start as Dennis Roussos, he pursues a career as Troy Orbison.
Merlin Theatre
£9 (£7.50)
Event Code: 1112

Bill Smarme, ladies' man, bon-viveur, international entertainer and building contractor, leads his multi-talented band through a farrago of comedy, roots, country and rockabilly, with the accent firmly on entertainment. Prepare to be Smarmed!
The Griffin Inn, Milk Street
Free
Event Code: 1113

Hailing from New Orleans, Spencer's music resonates with the profound ambiance of the rivers and bayous of the Deep South. Be charmed by the openness and honesty of his music, his superlative guitar playing and gracious personality.
The Festival Club, Assembly Rooms
£6 adv / £7 door
Ends 10.30pm
Event Code: 1114

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Fashion Parade (in conjunction with Somerset Social Services)
The Fashion Fiesta is back and this year it's packed! We've more variety including men's and children's wear and vintage. There will be stalls, including a homemade food stall and raffle. Proceeds go to the Frome Autistic Support Team (FAST) and the show will feature "LOOKatME" modelling for George.
Cheese & Grain
£6.50 adv / £9 door
Start 8.30
Event Code: 1115

A captivating and compelling cinematic road trip through the creative spirit of the South, featuring country singer Jim White. In a beaten-up Chevy Impala, he drifts past churches, trailer parks, prisons, truck stops, biker bars and coalmines to a superb musical soundtrack.
FILMFROME at The Fez Club, Assembly Rooms
£3 adv / £4 door
Ends 12midnight
Event Code: 1116

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