Frome Festival 2008 - 4th-13th July 2008

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FRIDAY 4TH JULY 2008

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Moving Words10:00-11:30

This is a workshop where participants with English as a second language can have fun exploring some aspects of the language through creative movement and dance.
It aims to develop communication skills and promote cross-cultural exchange.
Trinity Hall
£5
Age: 18+
Event Code: 401 • Primary Category: Comedy, Dance & Drama

The Gaunt Gallery18:00-21:00

Open Art Competition, prize giving and open evening
Competition artists, their friends and all art lovers are invited to the announcement of the winner of the £250 Gaunt Gallery Prize. The public are invited to view the entrant's work and commence their own voting for the People's Choice, the winner of which will be announced at an event on Saturday 12 July.
For details see 18:00-21:00, event no. 1213 .
Related Link: www.gauntgallery.co.uk
The Gaunt Gallery
Free
Event Code: 402 • Primary Category: Visual Arts

Moving Words19:00-20:30

For details see 10:00, event no. 401.
Trinity Hall
£5
Age: 18+
Event Code: 403 • Primary Category: Comedy, Dance & Drama

Quercus - Iain Ballamy/June Tabor/Huw Warren 19:30

Quercus - Iain Ballamy / June Tabor / Huw WarrenThree unique musicians converge to create an evocative mixture of words and music, encompassing jazz, folk and traditional songs in contemporary settings. Saxophonist Iain Ballamy, and pianist Huw Warren, winner of the 2005 BBC Jazz Award, both have international reputations as composers; June Tabor is quite simply one of today's most commanding and distinctive interpreters of song.
Rook Lane Chapel
£12
Event Code: 404 • Primary Category: Jazz Music

Jolly Jumps Dance Theatre19:45-21:15

Jolly Jumps Dance TheatrePresents No.2 At The Train Station (Ve Stanici Neize)
This octet of 20-something Czechs performs with big smiles, frenetic enthusiasm and barrels of humour. Inspired by a scene from Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, this version sees Anna diverted from her fatal mission by an eccentric band of railway workers. The slapstick storyline ends so bizarrely you cannot fail to see the funny side. Don't miss this charming, young, physical theatre company from Prague - a real highlight for the Festival!
No knowledge of Czech required
Merlin Theatre
£9 (£7.50)
Age: 8+ (suitable for a family audience)
Event Code: 405 • Primary Category: Comedy, Dance & Drama

Legend20:00

Jolly Jumps Dance TheatreThis dynamic band of eight great musicians and singers is dedicated to the life and music of the late, great Bob Marley. Their show covers the very best of Bob Marley's timeless classics including: No Woman No Cry, Exodus, Jamming and more.
Cheese & Grain
£13 adv / £14.50 door
Event Code: 406 • Primary Category: Other Music

Skiffle Haze20:00

Skiffle HazeMartin had a dream: Jimi Hendrix told him to do it. Skiffle haze was born! It came crashing into this world like an unwanted love child; two fingers to the world.
Griffin Inn
Free
Event Code: 407 • Primary Category: Other Music Other Relevant Categories: Comedy, Dance & Drama

Band Night and Lyric-writing Competition 20:30-23:00

Fancy yourself a budding rock star? Here's your chance to write the lyrics to a specially composed piece of music by local bands. Winners will have their lyrics sung by the band at the gig.
Enter the competition beforehand or just come for a night of great music. To enter you must buy the CD from Raves to the Grave (£1) and submit your lyrics to the Festival Office by 20 June.
Sponsored by North Hill House Priory Education Services and Handsome Llama Music Studios.
Masonic Hall
£4
Age: 13-18
Event Code: 408 • Primary Category: Literary Other Relevant Categories: Other Music

Frome's Ghoulish Goings-On!23:30-00:45

Frome's Ghoulish Goings-On!Meet near midnight at a secret location and follow your spooky leader for a walk on the wild side of town through ancient ways and hidden paths. Learn about the ghoulish characters and terrible tales of haunted Frome.
A CD and certificate is available for brave individuals who manage to complete the trail of terror.
Meeting point and information with the ticket
£12
Max: 25
Event Code: 409 • Primary Category: Talks & Walks