A unique opportunity to hear and witness a legendary pianist give a masterclass to performers, from a range of ages and abilities.
Memorial Theatre
£6 / Children free
Ends 12.30pm
Event Code: 1301

Clive Walley is an influential animation artist who has taught at the Royal College of Art and created many works for television. He will use his own maverick technique to show the art of paintings that move, illustrated by showing some of his own films.
Age: 16+ yrs.
United Reformed Church Hall
£15 (includes all materials)
Ends 1.30pm
Max: 6
Booking essential
Event Code: 1302

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Artist and maker Helen Langford introduces you to the mysterious and colourful world of stained glass by leading you through the design and construction techniques. You will produce your own small, framed panel using off-cuts of stained glass and the appliqué method.
United Reformed Church Hall
£15 (includes all materials)
Ends 4.30pm
Max: 10
Event Code: 1303

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Join Tony and Roy in a miscellany of words and music about justice, society and human rights spanning the last 500 years; Tony comments on and Roy sings about the related issues. Tony's views are always erudite and perceptive and this has made him not only a national treasure but one of England's greatest ever Parliamentarians.
Memorial Theatre
£12.50 (£10)
Ends 4pm
Event Code: 1304

The story of the Elizabethan resistance and its encryption in Shakespeare's works is explored by Alice Hogge (God's Secret Agents: Queen Elizabeth's Forbidden Priests and the Hatching of the Gunpowder Plot) and Clare Asquith (Shadowplay: The Hidden Beliefs and Coded Politics of William Shakespeare).
Frome Library
£4 (£3)
2.30-3.45pm
Event Code: 1305

Why not share Karine Butchart's wealth of experience and passion for dance, making it fun and accessible? Awaken your hips with the ancient art of belly dance, exploring deliciously slow and fabulously fast rhythms. Bring a skirt and long scarf.
Assembly Rooms
£6
Ends 6.30pm
Max: 25
Booking essential
Event Code: 1306

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"Getting their kicks on Route 66."
To celebrate the recent amalgamation of Disney and Pixar, Buena Vista International (UK) Ltd and FILMFROME offer a special charity preview of the eagerly awaited animated feature, CARS. This high-octane adventure comedy features the voice talents of Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt and legendary actor Paul Newman.
Westway Cinema
£4 (under 15: £3)
Film 5.30pm
Tickets from the Cinema | Booking advised
Event Code: 1307

Two hours of gags, giggles and guffaws. Barry is the undisputed king of the one-liner and has written for almost every top British comedian. His comedic credentials are impeccable and he has become an icon with his appearances on Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
Memorial Theatre
£16
Event Code: 1308

Straight from the Appalachians, these guys are bringing to Frome a party to be part of! Following the 100,000 selling A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC, British fans have taken them into their hearts as they guarantee a spectacular show for all the family. The best barn dance you'll ever go to! Under 14's welcome with an adult.
Cheese & Grain
£13.50 adv
Event Code: 1309

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Scintillating compositions for flute and piano are a Mike Mower speciality. Past commissions from James Galway and Airto Moreira point to his diversity of styles. Expect dazzling, jazz-infused pieces with Mike on flute, accompanied by virtuoso concert pianist Tim Carey.
Rook Lane Chapel
£7.50
Event Code: 1310

Merlin Young Company presents a fabulous evening of Japanese art forms.

Prepared by masterchef Ott Teeranggoon.
Merlin Theatre Foyer
£6
Booking essential by 4pm, Tue 11 July
Event Code: 1311

Shibaraku, with live music, glorious costumes and highly stylised acting
super warriors, princesses and demons are brought to life with youthful skill and energy.
Merlin Theatre
£5 (£3)
Event Code: 1312

Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult.
Christie's Lounge Bar in the Market Place
£1 on door / free with Kabuki ticket
Event Code: 1313

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An evening with the Mangledwurzels, the best Wurzels tribute band around. With special guest, Clem Pullet, favourite Somerset character.
Bar 11, 17 Palmer Street
Free
Event Code: 1314

Piaffinitee breathe fresh life into the wonderful songs of Edith Piaf. French singer, Djamila, is beautifully accomp-anied by Basil Bunelik on accordion and Tobi Morgan on guitar. The trio create a highly charged atmosphere alternating songs with instrumentals recalling the romance of Paris in a non-stop swirl of music that transcends time and language.
The Granary
£7.50
8.30pm
Event Code: 1315

Ben will perform songs from his third solo album Somerset. Ben's last album has been hailed as "a work that introduces us to a serious-minded, darkly romantic young British singer songwriter who rarely flinches from cutting to the emotional chase." (Tim Peacock)
The Griffin Inn, Milk Street
Free
Event Code: 1316

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