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Ten days of performances, exhibitions, walks, talks & workshops

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Welcome to the Frome Festival 2022

I’ve had the great honour of organising the last 14 Frome Festivals. The first festival I directed in Frome however, was 30 years ago, when teaching at Frome College. Then it was the inaugural Ecos Festival, celebrating the unusual henge of

stones parked next door to the Merlin Theatre on the Frome College campus. The stones formed an art installation conceived by Barry Cooper and supported by Foster Yeoman, the quarry company. Peter Chapman was Angela Yeoman’s emissary abroad, who persuaded 12 quarry companies to contribute each of these wonderfully ornate natural sculptures which celebrate the birth of the European Union. These were then placed in a semi- circular arrangement encompassing an outdoor Greek-style amphitheatre. The festival lasted two weeks and featured many local groups and performers as well as involving nearly 100 students from all over Europe. The final three nights were devoted to a unique production of The Who’s rock opera “Tommy” directed by Mike Walker and myself from the College Drama department.

As I’m retiring from the role of Festival Creative Director this year, I decided to revive the idea of directing a musical on this atmospheric outdoor stage. For some time, I’ve been writing a new show entitled “The Haunting of Richard the Third”, collaborating with David Hynds on the musical score. Covid has caused two postponements of the project, but perhaps the delay has been fortuitous, because it now coincides not only with the Ecos anniversary and the centenary celebrations of Frome College, but also the tenth anniversary of King Richard the Third’s remains being discovered beneath a car park in Leicester. The show is presented in association with the Merlin Theatre by the Kairos Theatre Company, a local group run by my wife Anne, who is the producer. It’s been a pleasure working with her, at last. I’m also pleased to have persuaded our brilliant Festival artist Sholto Walker to devote the cover of this brochure to the event.

Patron: Morag McLaren Founder and President: Martin Bax MBE

Vice Presidents: David Heath CBE, John Birkett-Smith, Marjorie Morris

Chairman: Gavin Rea Vice Chair: Hugh Deed

OFFICE TEAM Creative Director: Martin Dimery

General Manger: Beverly Jones, Treasurer: Margaret Perry

Board of Trustees / Directors of Frome Festival Ltd:Jeremy Towler, Gail Norris, Lockhart Murdoch,

Dara O’Hare, Simon Norris, Andy Jones, Dr Mick Randall, Roger Southard, Dr Rick Rycroft, Emma Reynolds

Sponsorship Team: Marjorie Morris, Suzanne Cooke,Gavin Rea, Andy Jones, Roger Southard, Lisa Hardstaff

Social Media: Gail Norris, Dawn Denton Stewards: Theresa ClarkWebsite: Stellasoft.co.uk

Printers: Avon Printing Services LtdDesign: blackinkstudio.co.uk

Illustrator: Sholto Walker

WITH SPECIAL THANKS: Frome Town Council, Cooper Hall Trust,

The Foyle Foundation, our sponsors, event organisers and venues.

The Festival also wishes to thank Mercer Design, PPS Commercial Print and Frome Printing Company.

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Last year’s Frome Festival, though reduced due to Covid, was, nonetheless, memorable. Outdoor shows helped fill the gap caused by social distancing. Marston Park, the Silk Mill’s courtyard stage and, of course, Ecos, all came into their own. Encouraged by this, we’ve included more open-air events including two children’s shows in Victoria Park. There are plenty of headline names to draw the bigger audiences, but the festival has always been a celebration of the local community. The Art Trail, Hidden Gardens, guided tours and talks, help us explore and appreciate the culture and history of Frome. Concerts in our historic churches are a mainstay of the festival, complementing performances at the Merlin and Memorial theatres, Rook Lane and the Cheese and Grain.

Last year was the festival’s 20th anniversary, commemorated by a memorable presentation by our founder Martin Bax, in honour of our late Chairman, Dr. Bob Morris. The Bob Morris Lecture is now an annual event. This year we are delighted to invite the popular TV historian David Olusoga to present a talk on his popular series “A House Through Time.”

So, as the Frome Festival turns 21, Ecos celebrates 30, Frome College notches up a century, and I reach an unimaginable age, it seems a good time to depart the scene. My huge thanks to the Board of Trustees, led admirably by Gavin Rea; Beverly Jones, our long-suffering General Manager; Margaret Perry our indispensable Treasurer, and all the sponsorship and stewarding teams. Our gratitude once again goes to Frome Town Council for their generous support this year; the Foyle Foundation, and the Cooper Hall Trust for grants enabling this festival to be the biggest ever at over 260 listed events.

Perhaps next year I will get to enjoy the Frome Festival!

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THURSDAY 30 JUNE

19:30 - 21:30MARK LOCKHEART’S ‘DREAMERS’‘Dreamers’ is a new project from British saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart featuring keyboardist Elliot Galvin (Dinosaur), bassist Tom Herbert (Polar Bear) and drummer Dave Smith (Robert Plant). Stylistically free and slightly psychedelic in nature, the formation of Dreamers signals a new trajectory for the musician who has already featured on a wide ranging and diverse catalogue of albums including Radiohead’s Kid A and Prefab Sprout’s Steve McQueen.The Silk Mill / £15.00 / £12.50 Students & 65+Event 30

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10:00 - 12:00SOMERSET HEALTH WALKA health walk is a walk done on a regular basis for well-being. It can help you to feel good, to have more energy, to sleep better and to manage your weight. This is a 2-mile, 2-boot walk along the river and out into the countryside with no stiles, led by volunteer leader Dorothy-Anne Bryant. Meet by the Culverhill Co-op.Frome / FREE / Event 101

10:00 - 16:00PHOTO|FROME - THE INDEPENDENT EYE, CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHYThis exhibition showcases five very different contemporary practitioners. It features the never-before exhibited rock music photography of Danny North; Olga Karlovac’s atmospheric and alluring black and white images from Croatia; John Angerson’s unique view of the astronauts of the NASA Space Shuttle; Robert Huggins’ dramatic street portraiture celebrating London’s diversity; and Vanessa Fairfax Wood’s challenging visual perspectives on the role of women. 26 June – 13 July.See p42-43.Rook Lane Chapel / Event 102

10:00 - 16:00PHOTO|FROME - PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE SOUTH WESTThis joint exhibition is a must for anyone interested in the history of the region. James Ravilious’ seventeen years long obsession with documenting all aspects of local life around Beaford – landscape, farming, everyday rhythms in the local towns and villages, and their special occasions – make up one of the country’s most extensive and internationally acclaimed rural archives. This is complemented by the equally profound work of Chris Chapman. For twenty-five years, Chris documented the people and landscape of Dartmoor, brought together in his beautiful book Wild Goose and Riddon. 10am – 4pm, 21 June - 10 July. See p42-43.Black Swan Round Tower / Event 103

10:00 - 16:00PHOTO|FROME - FROME WESSEX PHOTOGRAPHIC, MY VISION MY PROCESSFollowing the success of their ‘Closing down

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and Opening up’ exhibition last year at Corsley Reading Room, and The Round Tower, Black Swan Arts, Frome Wessex Photographic will be exhibiting new work. FWP is one of the region’s most successful and longstanding camera groups. Twenty photographers will interpret Photo|Frome’s theme with a show called ‘My Vision, My Process’. This will span from landscape to street to abstract and ICM (intentional camera movement), with award-winning and newly established photographers. 2 July – 15 July. See p42-43.Frome Town Hall / Event 104

10:00 - 16:00PHOTO|FROME - THE INDEPENDENT EYE, AT GALLERY AT THE STATIONFrome and the surrounding area are home to a large and diverse group of photographers, both internationally acclaimed professionals and dedicated amateurs. Their work ranges from portraits to documentary, from abstract to urbanscapes, photo essay series to dramatic single photographs. All is thought provoking. This unique exhibition in the lovely, purpose-built Gallery at The Station provides a window into the many themes of contemporary photography. 21 June – 15 July. See p42-43.Gallery at The Station / Event 105

10:00 - 16:00PHOTO|FROME - ‘CULTURE POOL’ AT MAKERS’ YARD - WEEK DAYS ONLYCulture Pool is the first visual art show curated by Makers’ Yard, the new artist-run cultural hub in Frome. The group exhibition will showcase large-format fly posters by an international group of contemporary photographers whose work represents a diverse body of intrepid portrait and still-life imagery. The show will be an unrefined, kaleidoscopic celebration of photography that is eccentric, distinctive and hung candidly both inside and outside of the warehouse space. The exhibition runs from 24 June - 15 July, Mon-Fri.See p42-43.Makers’ Yard / Event 106

10:00 - 23:00FROME FESTIVAL 2022 AT MARSTON PARKMarston Park, a playground for creativity on the edge of Frome, will be presenting an eclectic programme of performances, workshops and

experiences showcasing both local and national talent. Evening music events range from ‘Funk Friday’ to Jazz and House, and daytime workshops offering creative classes such as Lino Printing and physical fun with ‘Hoop Dance’. At our beautiful lakeside Terrace, Festival goers can enjoy a delicious variety of local food and drink whilst checking out the local art exhibition on display. To find out more and to purchase tickets, please visit www.marstonpark.co.ukMarston Park / Event 107

13:00 - 14:00STEPHEN MARQUISS PIANO RECITALFestival favourite, Stephen Marquiss, lays on a lunchtime feast of Mozart’s Sonata K. 332, Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances and a selection of Rachmaninov’s Preludes, including the famous ‘G minor’. Also featuring music by Chopin, Liszt and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.Christ Church / £14.00 / Event 108

18:00 - 23:45MIGHTY ONE, PLUME AND VINYL SOCIAL AFTERPARTYMighty One is a band born out of a 2020 lockdown recording project, said to “enrich your life” by BBC Introducing. Beautiful vocals, driving drum beats, textured shoegaze, glitchy guitars and a large dose of keys, brass and orchestration. Plume will open the night with energetic riff-based instruments. Expect epic build-ups you can lose yourself in, hip hop beats and breaks you can dance to. And finally The Vinyl Social returns! The all vinyl DJ night, a chance for crate diggers to come and share their sounds. From soca to soul, Mardi Gras to Mariachi, bring it and spin it. Book a set on FB.The Silk Mill / £6.00 / £5.00 Students & over 65sEvent 109

19:00 - 21:00FROME COLLEGE CENTENARY CONCERTFrome College presents their centenary celebration concert. The concert will feature performances from past and present students. The event will hopefully take place on ECOS but if the weather is poor will be relocated inside the Merlin Theatre.Merlin Theatre / £5 / £4 Students / Event 110

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19:30 - 21:30JAVAJAM TRIOWe will be playing a sublime mixture of Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Vintage Pop with our own twist. Expect anything from American songbook classics and Antonio Carlos Jobim to The Stranglers and The Beatles. Vocals: Sarah-Jane Hassell, Keyboards: Roger Lewin, Tenor Saxophone/Flute: Phil Brown.Rook Lane Chapel / £12.00 / Event 111

19:30 - 21:15FATHER HENRY GARNET AND THE GUNPOWDER PLOTIf you think you know about the Gunpowder Plot, this talk will make you think again. It focuses not on Guy Fawkes but arguably someone who had an even more profound impact: a Jesuit priest and the last man to be executed for involvement in the Plot. This talk has grown from a number of extraordinary coincidences, one involving a rare brass box owned by William. The talk reveals astonishing facts about one of the most turbulent and tragic times in English history. Religious extremism, government spies, state-sponsored torture, miraculous events: all these and more feature in William Ruff’s talk.Trinity Church / £8.00 / £4.00 under 19 / Event 112

19:30 - 21:30GUITARRA LATINA AND DINNER FIESTASpanish Guitar evening with Juan Picard with a special traditional Spanish tapas menu, designed for the Frome Festival. Tapas available all week lunch and dinner excluding Sunday and Monday. For bookings [email protected] Rapitenc / Event 113

19:30 - 21:30PHOTO|FROME - TALK BY CHRIS CHAPMAN ‘WILD GOOSE & RIDDON’Accompanying his exhibition at the Round Tower, Black Swan Arts, Chris will talk about his photography of Dartmoor and beyond. He moved to that area in 1975, since when he has documented all aspects of local life. His photographs reflect traditional skills inherent in the population and emphasise the accumulation of knowledge associated with age and customs.

Chris’ acclaimed photography is represented in both public and private collections, including the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the International Center of Photography, New York.Frome Town Hall / £10 / FREE Members of Frome Wessex Photographic, on list / Event 114

20:00 - 23:00JO WHILEY’S 90S ANTHEMSHey girl, hey boy, Superstar DJ… Here we go! The greatest moments of the 1990s from one the nation’s best-known DJs and new patron of the Cheese & Grain Jo Whiley is bringing the best of the decade to headline Frome Festival this summer. Arguably one of the most recognisable voices in broadcasting, Jo Whiley will be filling the Cheese and Grain with 90s anthems on Friday 1st July. Think Blur vs Oasis, Fatboy Slim, Primal Scream, The Verve, The Chemical Brothers, Faithless, The Prodigy and a whole lot more.Cheese & Grain / £25 / Event 115

20:30 - 23:00THE RAGGEDY MENOpening the Frome Festival for us are our local favourites The Raggedy Men. Andy, Bugs, Park & Carl, put their own twist on Punk classics. Seriously good music from seriously good musiciansThe Sun Inn / FREE / Event 116

21:00 - 22:00MESSIAEN QUARTET FOR THE END OF TIMEQuartet for the End of Time, French Quatuor pour la fin du temps, is a quartet in eight movements for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano by the French composer Olivier Messiaen. The piece premiered on 15 January 1941, at the Stalag VIIIA prisoner-of-war camp, in Görlitz, Germany, where the composer had been confined since his capture in May 1940. The work’s instrumentation was determined by the instruments and performers at hand. Neil Moore clarinet, Matthew Taylor violin, Keith Tempest cello and Jacquelyn Bevan piano come together to perform this most apocalyptic of works.Christ Church / £14 / Event 117

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10.00 - 16.00FROME CHURCHYARDS’ BIO-DIVERSITY OPEN DAYEnjoy the day exploring the churchyards of Frome and looking at the bio-diversity flourishing within them. Churchyards are among the few areas unaffected over the centuries by farming and development, and each provides its own unique blend of plants and habitats for wild-life. Guides will be in the churchyards to welcome you as follows: 10am – 1pm: Christ Church, Dissenters Cemetery, St John’s and Wesley Methodists,1pm – 4pm: Holy Trinity, St Katharine’s (East Woodlands) and St Mary’s. Bring your own picnic.Frome / FREE / Event 201

10:00 - 15:00THE FROME SMALL PUBLISHERS’ FAIRJoin us at Frome’s acclaimed Small Publishers’ Fair - a day for readers, writers, publishers, artists, illustrators and visitors of all ages, with books and small press publications to interest, excite and buy. Readers – browse among the fabulous books for sale. Writers – whether you write for adults, young adults or children, you’ll find friendly authors at our information stand to answer questions on editing, agents and publishing. A must for all book lovers.The Silk Mill / FREE / Event 202

10:00 - 16:00PHOTO|FROME - EXHIBITIONSSee p4-5, and 42-43.Various / Event 203

10:00 - 12:00PHOTO|FROME - PHOTO WALK AROUND FROME, WITH DAVID CHEDGYDavid is a local photographer who knows the town inside and out. He will be leading the walk, which will start outside the Cheese & Grain at 10am and finish with time for a chat and refreshments around 12 noon. Charge up your camera, free up space on your phone and come along, take some pictures, and make new friends. Why not bring family or pals with you, too? Everyone is welcome to attend, though under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 24 Spaces AvailableCheese & Grain / £8 / Event 204

10:00 - 23:00FROME FESTIVAL 2022 AT MARSTON PARKSee Event 107, p5.Marston Park / Event 205

11:00 - 17:00FROME OPEN ART TRAILThe Frome Open Art Trail celebrates local artists, makers and crafts people, taking place during the Frome Festival. On view will be a variety of beautiful arts and crafts, exhibited in studios, homes and venues. Some of the Art Trail is in walking distance of the town centre, and the more adventurous will be rewarded by visiting more outlying venues. There is affordable art for everyone including ceramics, paintings, textiles, photography, glass, and jewellery.Frome / FREE / Event 206

11:00 - 17:30MUSIC & TEAS AT THE BLUE HOUSELive music will be played by local groups in the afternoon inside the fabulous Blue House garden, with the New Academic Feetwarmers headlining on the Sunday afternoon with their “Trad Jazz”. Refreshments will be on sale for this fabulous free event which can be enjoyed by all the family as they sit out on the lawn in this hidden garden. Level access is via the side entrance to the right of the main building.Blue House / FREE / Event 207

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11:00 - 12:30T.S.ELIOT’S FOUR QUARTETS‘Love is most nearly itself when here and now cease to matter”. Continuing the renaissance of T.S. Eliot’s work, this performance will include professional actors Amanda Relph and Michael Hoskinson together with cellist, Linda Stocks. Eliot’s masterpiece was written over a number of years – the first poem in the 1930’s and three more during World War II. Often described as interlinked meditations with the common theme being man’s relationship with time, the universe, and the divine, the poems (in abridged form) will be spoken by four voices interspersed with original music.Christ Church / £10 / Event 208

11:00 - 12:30MORRIS DANCING WORKSHOPBathampton Morris Men invite you to have a fun morning learning some of the skills of traditional Morris Dancing and trying a few dances. Meet in the Roundhouse Cottages Car Park right behind the Black Swan. The event will be in the open air and is therefore subject to reasonably clement weather. Everyone of all ages are welcome. No experience necessary. Please wear sensible shoes and bring two large handkerchiefs. Max number: 20. Please book a free ticket at the Box office.Black Swan Round Tower / FREE / Event 209

12:00 - 14:00FEAST OF THE GODSCome one, come all for a celebration of food, music and love in a free, fun, family event that’s sure to be a feast for all the senses. Join Little Bulb and their merry band of theatrical chefs as they serve you a delicious mixture of canapés, drinks and joyous live music in the park. Bring picnics and blankets and we’ll provide the party. Little Bulb are an award-winning national touring theatre company based in Frome, they make work with music at its heart and perform it with humour and joy speaking to the sense of wonder in everyone. Supported by The Cooper Hall FoundationVictoria Park - Bandstand / FREE / Event 210

13:00 - 14:00‘HARP-GUITAR’ IN CONCERTWinner of the Best Instrumental Performance 2021 at Buxton Fringe (UK’s 2nd largest Fringe). Internationally acclaimed and televised composer / experimental guitarist Jon Pickard brings his unique performance to Frome Festival for the

3rd time. Featuring the amazing music of Jon’s 23 string ‘Harp-Guitars’ (like a guitar, with banks of extra ‘harp-like’ strings) alongside Classical, Celtic and Spanish guitar “A rare musical treat… a consummate musician...” Buxton Fringe (July 2021) St Mary’s Church, Innox Hill / £9.00£8.00 under 16, over 65 / Event 211

14:30- 15:30FROME AND THE MONMOUTH REBELLIONIn the summer of 1685 Frome found itself at the centre of the Duke of Monmouth’s attempt to take the throne of England from his uncle James II. This illustrated talk by local historian and author Gary Kearley will lead the audience through the rebellion and its gristly aftermath with particular emphasis on Frome’s involvement. Donations to the museum will be welcomed.Frome Museum / FREE / Event 212

16:00 - 17:00PORTRAITS OF WOMEN: SONGS FOR SOPRANO AND PIANOSoprano Steph Collishaw and pianist Liz Kozlowski present a festival concert inspired by the lives of women. The programme features gems by Clara Schumann and Rebecca Clarke, and brings together Robert Schumann’s ‘A Woman’s Life and Love’ with contemporary works by Jonathan Dove celebrating poems by Ursula Vaughan Williams. Come along for some spell-binding and surprising songs about love and loss, sisters, spiders and sirens. Doors open 3.30pm with pre-concert refreshments.Christ Church / £10 / £5 Under 18s / Event 213

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17:00 - 23:00FOOD FEASTQuite possibly Frome’s favourite event of the year, the Food Feast is back. A great choice of delicious food and drink from local traders with live music and entertainment by the river in the Market Yard. Fabulous family fun, enjoy a drink or 2, meet friends and soak up the summer atmosphere. As tradition, the Frome Street Bandits will open the live music with a procession from St John’s Church at 5pm, making their way to entertain the crowds at Market Yard. Headline band is Jump 66 with local support. Expect street performers, Rock Choir, comedy and more. We cannot wait to see you there.Cheese & Grain / FREE / Event 214

19:00 - 01.45SENSONIC AND GUESTSThe legendary immersive audiovisual club night Sensonic makes its return to the Silk Mill, using our outdoor sound stage for brand new, but approachable, electronic music outside and in - real festival vibes. This year we are incorporating live music for the first time, featuring two of Bristol’s most exciting live electronic acts, Kayla Painter and duo Sylvia Peace. Later, a stellar lineup of DJs and VJs will keep you dancing til the small hours. Anyone who has been to a Sensonic night before knows that this is an experience not to be missed. The Silk Mill / £17 / £14 Students & over 65sEvent 215

19:30 - 21:30FROME CONSORT: BAROQUE CONCERTOS - BACH, VIVALDI & TELEMANNFrome Consort formed in 2016 to play the music of JS Bach and his contemporaries. With their

lively performing style they are fast establishing themselves as the South-West’s foremost new Baroque ensemble. This concert will include J S Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 4 in G and Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, Vivaldi: Concerto for Oboe & Violin in Bb (soloists James Watts and Jamie Hughes) and Flute Concerto in G minor La Notte (soloist Leslie Sheills), together with Telemann’s Viola Concerto and a rarely heard Triple Concerto for Recorder, Oboe & Violin.St. John’s Church / £20 / Under 16’s free / Event 216

19:30 - 21:30‘HARP-GUITAR’ IN CONCERTSee Event 211, p8St Mary’s Church, Innox Hill / £9 / £8 u16, over 65Event 217

19:45 - 22:00THE WOODLANDERS SHOWCASEA traditional variety show, in the spirit of the comedy greats, with a unique Frome twist Music, comedy, dance and songs. The Woodlanders have been producing an annual variety show for over 40 years - if you’ve never had the pleasure, well, now is your chance.East Woodlands Village Hall / £12 / Event 218

20:30 - 23:00REBOOT BANDReboot are full of energy giving us a mix of different genres- ska, new wave, mid & punk with great upbeat tunes, better bring your dancing shoesThe Sun Inn / FREE / Event 219

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10:00 - 16:00PHOTO|FROME - EXHIBITIONSSee p4-5, and p42-43.Various / Event 301

10:00 - 23:00FROME FESTIVAL 2022 AT MARSTON PARKSee Event 107, p5Marston Park / Various / Event 302

11:00 - 17:00FROME OPEN ART TRAILSee Event 206, p7 and Visual Arts p37.Frome / Event 303

11:00 - 16:30MUSIC & TEAS AT THE BLUE HOUSESee event 207, p7.Blue House / FREE / Event 304

11:00 - 15:00THE FROME INDEPENDENT MARKETThe Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market. We reclaim Frome’s high street once a month to showcase the best independent craftspeople, designers, makers, food producers and vintage traders in the South-West. We are working with Photo|Frome to bring a pop-up photo booth to the market - head over to The Village Green, outside the library and have your portrait taken by the pros.Event 305

13:00 - 14:00‘HARP-GUITAR’ IN CONCERTSee event 211, p8.St. John’s Church / £9 / £8 under 16, over 65Event 306

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13:30 - 16:30GREEN APPLES DANCE WORKSHOPAn open access beginners dance workshop for adults (age 14+). Watch the Mark Bruce Company perform Green Apples, a ten-minute duet to music by the White Stripes and then have a go yourself. The workshop will include a warm-up class followed by the opportunity to learn a short extract from the piece taught by our professional dancers. Suitable for all abilities and aimed at beginners, no partner necessary. Come with comfortable clothing and dance barefoot. The session will finish with a short sharing for those who wish to do so. Further information and queries to [email protected] Studios / £25 / Event 307

14:00 - 15:00ARTIST Q&A: LUCINDA BURGESS IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID CHANDLERBlack Swan Arts are delighted to host this free talk hosted by local artist and broadcaster David Chandler. Lucinda’s primary focus is on materiality – she is particularly drawn to its natural, often delicate and always changeable character. Each material is chosen for the degree to which it can transform; it may be highly reflective such as glass or graphite, or capable of undergoing radical visual transformation – for example, wood to charcoal or polished steel to rust. This event accompanies the exhibition ‘On Repetition’, upstairs in the Long Gallery, 4 June - 3 July.Black Swan Arts / FREE / Event 308

14:30 - 16:00TERRY HILL BIG BANDTerry Hill Big Band are delighted to perform once again at the glorious Victoria Park bandstand. Our band is BIG. We bring you shimmering saxophones, magnificent trumpets and full-bodied trombones, harnessed by a driving rhythm section and topped with vivacious vocals. These players are equally at home with the towering classics and the leftfield gems. If you have itchy feet waiting to tango, foxtrot, jive or just do their own thing, this is the time to shine. Bring a chair or rug if you need a breather.Victoria Park - Bandstand / FREE / Event 309

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14:30 - 16:00FROME TOWN WALKFrome Town Walks are organised by the Frome Society for Local Study. They are designed to give an overview and understanding of the town’s development throughout its 1300+ year history; from its founding in 685 AD by St Aldhelm, through its heyday as a major centre of the wool trade, and on into the industrial age and the more recent past. The walk will also include many listed buildings with their broad range of religious and vernacular architecture. All proceeds go to the Frome Festival.Black Swan Round Tower / £5 / Event 310

17:00 - 18:30CELEBRATED WOMEN OF FROME WALK - NORTHTo coincide with the exhibition currently running at Frome Museum, this ninety-minute walk will take in places on the north side of town associated with several of the ‘Celebrated Women of Frome’. These include Christina Rossetti, Clara Grant, Alice Seeley, Betty Trask and Emma Sheppard, along with one time Frome MP Mavis Tate and the ‘Badger Lady’, Eunice Overend. The walk is led by experienced town guides Lisa Kenwright & David Lassman, the latter also being curator of the exhibition. This is a companion walk to ‘Celebrated Women of Frome - South’, which should be booked separately.Cheese & Grain / £6 / Event 311

18:00 - 19:00CHORAL EVENSONGAncient and modern rub shoulders in this reflective 500-year old church service, which has beautiful music composed by Yorkshire-born Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988) and Cecilia MacDowall’s exquisite “Alma Redemptoris Mater” composed in 2010. Join us for a time of calm and peace in the cathedral-like acoustic of Christ Church’s sacred space. Retiring collection for church funds.Christ Church / FREE / Event 312

19:00 - 21:15FOFOULAHLondon-based afro-dub ensemble, Fofoulah, combine dub and jazz with flavours of West Africa to create a unique sound world that is both earthy and urban, futuristic and rooted. Propelled by the driving rhythms created by combining a traditional drum set with Sabar beats from Senegal and Gambia, the soundscapes are overlaid with a myriad of vocal, instrumental

and electronic sounds. For Fofoulah daytime workshop 2-6pm, for musicians (25 spaces) See: www.davesmithdrums.com/fofoulahworkshopThe Silk Mill / £14 / £11.50 Students & over 60sEvent 313

19:30 - 21:30‘HARP-GUITAR’ IN CONCERTSee event 211, p8.St. John’s Church / £9 / £8 under 16, over 65Event 314

19:30 - 21:30SOSPIRI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - MUSIC FOR A SUMMER’S EVENINGFrome’s newest professional orchestra play relaxing string orchestra classics including music by Elgar (Serenade for Strings & Chanson de Matin), Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on Greensleeves) and Delius (Aquarelles) and much else. Enjoy an evening of the most beautiful music played in the stunning acoustic of Trinity Church. What better way to spend a Summer Night than in the company of some of the West Country’s finest musicians conducted by Nick Barnard. Expect some entertaining surprises too featuring music by one of Frome’s most famous - but forgotten - musical sons.Trinity Church / £15 / £5 Under 16’s / Event 315

19:30 - 22:00ONE CHORD WONDERSA bit of mayhem and madness with the formidable One Chord Wonders. A night of epic classic punk rock covers and great musicianshipThe Sun Inn / FREE / Event 316

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19:30 - 22:00ROGER MCGOUGH‘Safety in Numbers’ is a new collection from the nation’s favourite poet. Traversing rocky terrain with the assurance of a poetry Rover on Mars, McGough brings down to earth the strangeness of a time on hold. Staycations, adultery in lockdown, ghosts and gamblers, as well as playful advice to up and coming poets. (Don’t do it!) With the gift of many tongues, playful, surreal and tender, McGough, ‘a trickster you can trust’, reveals the telling moments of our lives. President of the Poetry Society, he has been honoured with a CBE for services to literature.Supported by poet Liv Torc. Sponsored by Stellasoft.Merlin Theatre / £17.50 / Event 317

19:45 - 22:00THE WOODLANDERS SHOWCASESee event 218, p9.East Woodlands Village Hall / £12 / Event 318

20:00 - 22:30ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOWAndy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner, whose hits in the late ’60s included ‘Bend Me Shape Me’ and ‘(If Paradise is) Half As Nice’. When the group split, Andy formed the band Fairweather which was signed to RCA’s progressive label Neon, releasing the Top 10 single in 1970 with ‘Natural Sinner’. Andy’s first solo success was with ‘Reggae Tune’ in 1974, followed by ‘Wide Eyed & Legless’. He then moved on to collaborations and contributions with other musicians, including Bob Dylan, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, Roger Waters, Eric Clapton and George Harrison.Cheese & Grain / £22 / Event 319

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EVENTS MONDAY 4 JULY


10:00 - 23:00FROME FESTIVAL 2022 AT MARSTON PARKSee Event 107, p5.Marston Park / Various / Event 402


12:00 - 13:00MEDITATION 1The Good Samaritan is such a well-known parable told by Jesus that the phrase is part of everyday language. We will spend time meditating on this passage and its context, hoping for fresh eyes and ears to understand some of the deep truths it reveals. Led by Felicity Hill.Trinity Church / FREE / Event 404

18:00 - 20:30FROME TUNNEL TOURAnother chance to join members of the Frome Tunnels Project on one of their ever popular tours. Listen to stories of Frome’s history both above and below the streets and visit some of the sites that the team have investigated in their search for the famed Frome Tunnels. Please be aware that we will be underground for short periods only and that a good level of mobility is necessary to access tight spaces. Tours will start outside the library and hard hats will be provided. Wellington boots are essential and a torch and gloves are recommended. Age 14+. Max 2 tickets per person.Frome Library / £12.50 / Event 406

18:30 - 19:30MUSICKE IN THE AYRE: LATIN BAROQUEJoin Musicke in the Ayre, for a serene and often joyful hour of sacred works by Monteverdi, Strozzi, Lully, Charpentier and others. Fluent in the newly-emerged musical language of the early Baroque which strove to move the emotions and

gave rise to opera, these composers were able also to use it to touch the spirit, as illustrated in their glorious settings of Latin texts for 1 to 3 voices. The ideal acoustic of Christ Church will allow sopranos Jane Hunt, Philippa Neaverson and Maria Danishvar-Wilson, accompanied by Din Ghani on archlute continuo, to make the most of this gorgeous music.Christ Church / £12.00 / Event 407

18:30 - 21:30EMERGENCE‘Emergence’ artists take to the stage in an echo of their recent debut festival. A collective of women who, through motherhood, have shifted to a new paradigm where excellence is changed and charged by the messy ordinariness of life. An exhibition runs alongside music from Rosanna Schura and Heather Truesdall, with original music in amongst folk songs from the Appalachians to the green woods of Ireland and the lanes of Devon County. With Martin Kolarides on guitar, Henrik Jensen on double bass and with vocals from Zoe Palmer.The Silk Mill / £14 / £11.50 Students & Over 65sEvent 408

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19:30 - 22:00THE MAGIC OF THE UNIVERSE!If pagan gospel churches existed, this evening is what it would be like. The Pagan Gospel Groove Machine presents their Magic of the Universe show, an interactive immersive experience with audience participation, harmony singing, live music and dancers. The show explores the story of the universe and our human experience within it, all told with hope, love, spirituality and connection. Bring your dreams and a cushion. Seating also available. Bar available. Come sing, sway and be uplifted.Assembly Rooms / £12 / Event 409

20:00 - 21:00DAVID OLUSOGA- “A HOUSE THROUGH TIME” (BOB MORRIS LECTURE)The Frome Festival is delighted to present David Olusoga OBE in the second Bob Morris Memorial Lecture, honouring our late chair of the Festival trustees. David is a British historian, writer, broadcaster, presenter and film-maker. He is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester. He has presented documentaries on the BBC and contributed to The One Show and The

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20:30 - 21:30PETER FLEMING’S WOEFULLY INACCURATE HISTORY OF THE BBCMark the BBC centenary in style with the retired children’s TV pioneer’s alternative look at the corporation. Peter stumbles through treasured and imagined memories, re-enacts classic clips from the archive, and sets the record crooked at every opportunity. Warped nostalgia for all telly lovers from comedian and Blue Peter badge winner Tom Burgess. As seen on BBC Two and heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra ‘A daft, well-observed show’ – The Sunday Times ‘Wonderfully silly and fast-paced’ – Chortle ‘Like a lost Fast Show character’ – Beyond the Joke **** Stewart Lee, My Cultural Year 2019The Three Swans / £8 / Event 411

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EVENTS TUESDAY 5 JULY

10:00 - 16:00HARMONY SINGING DAY WITHROB CARNEYCome sing and be uplifted at a harmony singing day with songs of love, hope and connection at the wonderful nature based Green Heart venue at Chesterblade Hills. The day will be led by Rob Carney, a gifted and heartfelt singer songwriter who has years of experience leading harmony singing groups across the south west with songs from across the world. Bring a packed lunch and cushion (seats also provided). Hot drinks and biscuits provided.The Green Heart / £20 / Event 501


10:00 - 23:00FROME FESTIVAL 2022 ATMARSTON PARKSee Event 107, p5.Marston Park / Various / Event 503

10:30 - 12:00CELEBRATED WOMEN OF FROME WALK - SOUTHTo coincide with the exhibition currently running at Frome Museum, this ninety-minute walk will take in places on the south side of town associated with several of the ‘Celebrated Women of Frome’. These include Elizabeth Rowe, Eva Elwes, Lady Harris, Mary Baily, Lois Maxwell and Emma Sheppard. The walk is led by experienced town guides Lisa Kenwright & David Lassman, the latter also being curator of the exhibition. This is a companion walk to ‘Celebrated Women of Frome - North’, which should be booked separately.The Silk Mill / £6 / Event 504


12:00 - 13:00MEDITATION 2John Wesley visited Frome several times, describing it as a ‘dry, uncomfortable, barren sort of place’. He was chased out of the town on one occasion. So what made his views unacceptable to the people of Frome? We will take an hour out to look at the faith and inspirational teachings of John Wesley and his brother, Charles, where possible using their own words. John uses prose and Charles verse to communicate their deep faith in God. We will have the opportunity to sing some of Charles’ almost 6,000 hymns, interspersed with time for meditation and prayer. Led by Lindsay Glazebrook, Lay Reader.Trinity Church / FREE / Event 506

14:00 - 16:00EVER WONDERED WHAT ITS WORTH?Have you ever wanted to have your family jewels or coveted painting appraised by a valuations expert? Well now’s your chance. Take a look around your home and bring along items for appraisal and find out how much they may be worth at auction. Hosted by Dore & Rees - with specialists well known to many from the BBC Antiques Roadshow Lee Young, Marc Allum, Lisa Lloyd and Susan Rumfitt - the team are ready to assist with auction valuations of Asian Art, ceramics, silver, paintings and watercolours, jewellery, watches and more. Please bring photographs of larger items along for ease. The event will start with a welcome talk giving insight into the world of the Antiques Roadshow lasting around 40 minutes, followed by an afternoon of appraisals of items brought along for auction valuation. This event is in aid of raising funds to support the restoration of The Bennett Centre in Frome. For the latest details see: doreandrees.com.Dore and Rees Auction Salerooms / £5 / Event 507

14:30 - 16:00TALK ON BURNE-JONES WINDOWSJust 10 minutes’ walk up from the centre of Frome, you will find Holy Trinity Church. It was built in 1836-38 in an area, “chiefly occupied by the homes of the operatives (weavers), yet home to a world-class collection of stained-glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones and the William Morris workshops. Rob Martin, who was Vicar from 1995-2008, will give a short talk on the windows, their history and the truths they seek to convey. Refreshments served (Cream tea 3.30pm, Bar

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7pm) and the church will remain open for you to spend as much time as you like looking at the windows or just enjoying the atmosphere.Trinity Church / FREE / Event 508

18:00 - 19:30TALK ON BURNE-JONES WINDOWSSee Event 508, p16Trinity Church / FREE / Event 509

18:30 - 19:30WRITING ABOUT WINSTON CHURCHILLFrome author Peter Clark talks about his book, Churchill’s Britain, which was one of the New Statesman’s Books of the Year in 2020. It takes an original approach to the great man by focussing on the places associated with him, his constituencies, his homes, where he worked and where he painted. Copies of the book will be on sale.Frome Library / £6 / Event 510

19.00 - 21.30UKULELE WORKSHOPLearn the Ukulele with Roger Southard. Suitable for beginners. There will be a limited amount of instruments to borrow. If you need to borrow one, please let the Box office know, on booking.Cheese & Grain / £12 / Event 511

19:15 - 20:30GROUP SOUNDSCAPE, A GONG BATH WITH HELEN STILLWELLDo come along, to this hour of therapeutic sounds of the gongs and sound tools. Reset, rebalance, relax and let go. Please bring your yoga mat or like with a blanket and pillow for your comfort. Further

information on soulhorizons.co.uk/events. Pre Booking essential. Contact Helen Stillwell on 07817 211907 or [email protected]. Doors open at 6.50pmRook Lane Chapel / £22 / £15 unwaged / Event 512

19:30 - 21:30COMEDY AT THE SILK MILLEnd your hardworking day with an evening of laughs, all from the comfort of the Silk Mill’s courtyard. Comedy from a variety of acts, all handpicked for your personal entertainment.The Silk Mill / £14 / £11.50 Students & Over 65sEvent 513

20:00 - 22:30ROCK’N’ROLL COMES TO BRITAIN - THE BILL SMARME ROCK’N’ROLL TRIOBill Smarme takes a light-hearted, irreverent musical look at the coming of rock and roll music to these shores in the 1950s; its energising impact on the youth of the time and one impressionable teenager in particular. Music from the Bill Smarme Rock’n’Roll Trio.FLOW BAR / £5 / Event 514

21:00 - 22:15NIGHT SONGS- A RECITAL OF SONGS AND PIANO MUSICRichard Pinnock (tenor) and Gareth Burgess (piano) return for their fifth Frome Festival recital with a programme of lullabies and songs of the night, including familiar favourites and neglected gems by composers including Purcell, Britten and Schubert. Also piano music by Brahms, Janacek and others. Drinks will be available from 8.30.Christ Church / £10 / Event 515

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10:00 - 23:00FROME FESTIVAL 2022 AT MARSTON PARKSee Event 107, p5Marston Park / Various / Event 602


11:00 - 12:30CELEBRATED WOMEN OF FROME WALK - NORTHSee event 311, p12.Cheese & Grain / £6 / Event 604

12:00 - 13:00MEDITATION 3Come and spend some time meditating on the life of St Cuthbert: shepherd, soldier, visionary, Prior, hermit, Bishop and “wonder worker of England”. A life that showed humility, simplicity, tolerance, devotion and sanctity. Led by Miriam Hare, a Lay Reader at Holy Trinity Church.Trinity Church / FREE / Event 605

13:00 - 14:00A LUNCHTIME WITH THE TALMANS - TRUMPET AND MARIMBARaised in Frome, Eliza and Stan Talman will be providing an hour’s worth of music from Chopin to Piazzolla. Their unusual combination of marimba and trumpet has led them to create many of their own arrangements of classic, and not so classic pieces. Their debut in the Frome Festival last summer has inspired them to play more music together and they are very excited to be back for round two. The duo are students at the Royal Academy of Music (Eliza) and the Royal College of Music (Stan) in London. The Facebook link is to a David Byrne piece they put together in the third lockdown.Christ Church / £10 / £7 over 70s, u18s / Event 606

14:00 - 16:00PHOTO|FROME - EXPLORE FROME USING A VINTAGE POLAROID CAMERAFrome photographer David Chedgy leads a fun and creative experience. This classic photo tour lasts about two hours, no previous photo experience is needed, and you can take home all your instant photos. You get to borrow a vintage Polaroid camera loaded with an 8-shot Colour Polaroid 600 film. We will start with a quick briefing on how to get the best out of the camera, then take a guided walk around town and capture some fun Polaroid images, finishing with time for a chat and cup of tea. Four spaces available.Cheese & Grain / £35 / Event 607

18:00 - 19:00VIVALDI GLORIAOakfield Choir and friends return to Holy Trinity Church to perform Vivaldi’s ever joyful Gloria along with two of Handel’s Coronation Anthems (Zadok the Priest and The King Shall Rejoice) to celebrate returning to the festival along with the Queen’s platinum jubilee. Get in touch if you’d like to sing - rehearsals Wed eves from 11 May.Trinity Church / £10 / Event 608

18:00 - 20:30FROME TUNNEL TOURSee event 406, p14.Frome Library / £12.50 / Event 609

18:00 - 19:00MASAMasa (formerly known as Currer Bell) channel the essence of folk narrative into contemporary songwriting elevated by an array of instruments, soundscapes, and their sister harmonies. From an early age, siblings Faron and Merle were home-schooled, which gave them the space to create a shared imaginary world brimming with characters and scenes to fill their storytelling songs. The importance of this bond is behind the name: masa means sister in Latvian, the language of their great-grandmother, whose extraordinary life-story and vivid imagination remain a treasured legacy for the duo.The Silk Mill / £9 / £7 Students & over 65sEvent 610

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19:30 - 21:00ELIZABETH ROWE: THE POET OF FROMEAlthough famous in her day throughout most of the known world, Elizabeth Rowe has sadly been neglected for the greater part of the time since her death in 1737. A re-evaluation of her works and their influence, however, has been recently taking place. Dr Carole Sargent, from Georgetown University, Washington DC, will talk about why Elizabeth Rowe still matters today and how Frome can best honour her. The mystery behind the recently restored portrait will also be revealed. A Frome Society for Local Study event to coincide with the ‘Celebrated Women of Frome’ exhibition at Frome Museum.Rook Lane Chapel / £10 / Event 611

19:30 - 20:30BACH SOLO CELLO AND VIOLINSublime solo works by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Damian Knollys plays the unaccompanied cello Suite no 2 in D minor (BWV 1008): Alison Townley plays the Partita in B minor for solo violin (BWV 1002). The programme will include more little gems for stringed instruments by Bach. Wine and soft drinks will be available from 7.Christ Church / £10 / £5 under 18s / Event 612

20:00 - 21:45FELLOW PYNINSFellow Pynins is an award-winning contemporary folk duo with a keen and bucolic sense of vocal harmony and song craft. The live performance is a whimsically emotional escapade through the chasms of our, yes, feelings... Dashed with spontaneous and clever banter, mirth and woe, you will probably cry and quite possibly laugh, a lot. Wielding claw-hammer banjo, Irish bouzouki, mandolin, and acoustic guitar the duo sings predominantly original music as well as reworked traditional ballads gathered from their travels.The Silk Mill / £14 / £11 Students & Over 65sEvent 613

20:00 - 22:30BACK OF THE BUSWe love our local Frome bands and this one’s no exception! Back of the Bus come together in their own unique way to entertain us with some throwback 80’s and other stuff…The Sun Inn / FREE / Event 614

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10:00 - 23:00FROME FESTIVAL 2022AT MARSTON PARKSee Event 107, p5.Marston Park / Various / Event 702

11:00 - 17:00FROME OPEN ART TRAILSee Event 206, p7 and Visual Arts p37.Frome / Event 703 11:00 - 13:00FELTING WORKSHOP Adult workshop, painting with wool, making a felt picture, with Frome felt artist Bessie Bidder. Cheese & Grain / £20 / Event 704 12:00 - 13:00MEDITATION 4Julian of Norwich was an extraordinary woman who lived during the Middle Ages. Her writings

‘Revelations of Divine Love’ is the earliest surviving English language work written by a woman. She became influential as a spiritual authority and advisor and is now recognised as one of England’s most important mystics. An hour of reflection led by Ann Phillips, a Lay Reader at Holy Trinity Church.Trinity Church / FREE / Event 705 14:00 - 18:00HAVE A TRY AT BOWLS AT FROME PARK BOWLS CLUB, A SPORT FOR ALLLooking for something new to try? Why not have a try at bowls, a sport for people of any age and ability. Come and visit us at Frome Park bowling club, our green is in picturesque Victoria Park, any time between 14.00 & 18.00. An experienced bowler will be on hand to give you some guidance, and will have you bowling within a matter of minutes. This could be the new hobby you have been looking for. Please wear flat shoes. All equipment will be provided.Victoria Park - Bowls Club / FREE / Event 706 16:30 - 17:30THE WAGON OF DREAMS: A NEW ADVENTUREAn interactive outdoor show for children. Three best friends are going on an exciting ocean adventure. Come and meet the outrageous mermaids and fantastical sea creatures who live in the wonderful “Wagon of Dreams”. A playful,

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inventive family show, set on a retro caravan: packed with puppetry, music and laughter. Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. All performances are relaxed with integrated Sign Supported English. Funded by Frome Town Council. Find accessibility tools on our website at jellyfishtheatre.com. Age 3+Victoria Park - Bandstand / FREE / Event 707 18:00 - 19:00FESTIVAL CHORAL EVENSONGEnjoy the glories of a traditional Choral Evensong in the magnificent Parish Church of St John the Baptist. This evening’s music, sung by the combined choirs of St John’s and St Katharine’s will include music chosen to reflect the theme of St John’s floral displays this year ‘Treading lightly on Planet Earth’.St. John’s Church / FREE / Event 708 18:00 - 19:30CELEBRATED WOMENOF FROME WALK - SOUTHSee event 504, p16.The Silk Mill / £6 / Event 709 18:30 - 19:30FUTURE ENERGYEmeritus Professor T M Letcher, will talk about why we need to replace fossil fuels with renewable forms of energy and what these are. Trevor will consider nuclear fission including small modular reactors and how energy can be stored. He will then look at other solutions, such as carbon capture and storage and end with a global overview.Frome Library / £5 / Event 710 19:00 - 20:00LOCKDOWN BLUESLockdown Blues, by Polly Lamb, takes a wry, moving and often hilarious look at the lives of six very different women in the early days of 2020 Lockdown. Secrets, vodka, hard slog and big knickers are all in the mix. Find out what connects Maggie, Eileen, Jeanette, Sally, Penny and Natasha to each other and to us, in this punchy and life-affirming play. Get your drinks from the courtyard bar on the way into The Silk Mill. Really Truly is a brand new Frome-based theatre company presenting fresh, original drama.The Silk Mill / £12 / Event 711

19:00 - 21:00FELTING WORKSHOPMaking a three-dimensional felt flower with Frome felt artist Bessie Bidder. Cheese & Grain / £20 / Event 712 19:30 - 22:30FROME FESTIVAL QUIZDynamic quiz master Paul Hewitt, fresh from his triumphant appearance on ITV’s The Chase, returns with this popular contest. The winning team receives (and retains for a year) the Martin Bax shield, 4 bottles of wine and individual miniature shields to keep. There are prizes for the runners-up and the bottom 2 teams. This is a fun event but with a serious side, suitable for all ages. There will be a raffle with desirable prizes kindly donated by local businesses. The bar will be open throughout the evening. Ticket price £ 12.00 per table of 4. Frome Rugby Club / £12 / Event 713 19:30 - 22:00FROME DRAMA PRESENTS SILENCEBY MOIRA BUFFINIYour typical end of the millennium story... end of the first millennium, that is. Cross-dressing, hallucinogenic drugs, confused sexuality, alternative religions, and apocalyptic dreams abound as a not-so-pure Maiden is sent to marry a not-so-manly Lord. Advised by a not-so-celibate Priest, and protected by a not-so-insensitive Thug in an England ruled by a King who won’t get out of bed, Lord Silence and Lady Ymma find themselves on the run in the dark ages. This award-winning black comedy premiered at the Birmingham Rep in 1999 and now Frome Drama bring it to Frome FestivalAssembly Rooms / £10 / Event 714

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19:30 - 21:00ORGAN RECITAL: DAVID BEDNALLDavid will give an exciting and colourful programme of organ music from Bach to the present day, including an improvisation on themes from the audience. He is Choral Director at Clifton Cathedral, Sub Organist at Bristol Cathedral, and pursues an extensive freelance career, giving recitals across the U.K. and abroad. He is particularly renowned for his improvisations and is a regular contributor to silent film festivals. He is recognized as one of the leading choral composers of his generation. His compositions are widely performed, recorded, and broadcast on BBC Radio and Classic FM.Trinity Church / £10 / £5 Under 19 / Event 715

19:30 - 21:30AN EVENING OF RUMBA MUSIC, DIATOMIST SHERRY WINES AND TAPASCome and enjoy an evening of Rumba music with the duo Jimi Can, amazing sherry wines from Diatomist wines will be on the menu alongside a curated selection of Spanish Tapas, Rumba and Rebujito drink, perfect for a Thursday evening in July. Tapas available all week for lunch and dinner excluding Sunday and Monday. For bookings [email protected] Rapitenc / Event 716

19:30 - 22:00HIP YAK FROME FEST POETRY SLAMThe hugely entertaining, hand-made, poetry, comedy cabaret the Hip Yak Poetry Shack is back for the first time since COVID, with the Frome Fest Poetry Slam. A quick-fire knock-out incredibly cuddly poetry competition, open to 12 slammers. Prepare for a fun, friendly and exhilarating night of poetry for audience and poets, hosted by the phenomenal poetic talents of the Hip Yak trio, Chris Redmond, Jonny Fluffypunk and Liv Torc. Poets will be competing in two rounds for a slot on the Hip Yak Poetry Stage at WOMAD 2022, along with a backstage festival ticket. Email [email protected] to sign upArchangel / £10 / £5 Slammers / Event 717

19:30 - 22:30THE HAUNTING OF RICHARD THE THIRD The eve of the battle of Bosworth Field: King Richard the Third is haunted by the spectres of the past, leading him through the events that will lead to his final downfall. The premiere of

this musical, written by Frome Festival Creative Director Martin Dimery and composer David Hynds, throws a new light on the the king whose remains were finally discovered under a car park in Leicester ten years ago. The production celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Ecos amphitheatre using the atmospheric backdrop of the standing stones to tell a tale that has intrigued the public for centuries.Ecos Outdoor Stage at the Merlin Theatre / £15FREE Students, under 21 / Event 718

19:45 - 21:45OUT OF LOVE BY ELINOR COOKLorna and Grace do everything together. They share crisps, clothes, and crushes. That’s what happens when you are best friends forever. But when Lorna gets a place at University and Grace gets pregnant they suddenly find themselves in starkly different worlds. Can anything bridge the gap between them? A feel good tale of the bonds of friendship, love and tears. First produced by Paines Plough for their Edinburgh pop-up “Roundabout” theatreFrome Town Hall / £10 / Event 719

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20:00 - 22:30THE FRUKESAbsolutely no-one’s favourite ukulele band is back for an evening of mayhem. Many words have been used to describe The Frukes: polished and professional are not among them. A loose collective of forgotten souls, they are the musical equivalent of fast food: instantly gratifying but leading to feelings of guilt and a strange desire for more.The Tree House - Vine Tree Pub / £5 / Event 720 20:00 - 22:30HOODOOSAnother Frome treasure, The HooDoos give us an eclectic mix of swampy blues, folk, jazz, bluegrass, pop & funk all finished off with some gorgeous, goose bumping vocal harmonies.The Sun Inn / FREE/ Event 721 20:00 - 21:30CHRIS JAGGER - TALKING TO MYSELFChris Jagger released his memoir entitled, Talking to Myself plus a new record Mixing up the Medicine last September, both of which have had excellent reviews in the press in the UK and the USA. In Talking to Myself Chris lifts the lid on one of the most colourful and exotic periods in British cultural history, from the bombsites and ration books of post-war Dartford, to life with brother Mick, and the glittery underground of the 60s. Chris will read excerpts from his book, converse with the audience and then, together with violin virtuoso Elliet Mackrell will play a selection of his songs.FLOW BAR / £10 / Event 722 20:30 - 22:00MARK BARNWELLMark is a Spanish guitarist performing Latin, contemporary, Flamenco and World Fusion as well as traditional Spanish guitar pieces - original music alongside covers from artists including the Gipsy Kings, Santana and The Beatles. He has recorded seven solo albums including the award-winning ‘Mandala’ (2016), ‘Infinitus’ (2020) and ‘Illuminous’ (2021), and performed with top musicians in Greece, France, India and more. In recent years he has collaborated and performed with renowned LA-based World Fusion band Incendio in California, who make guest appearances on his recent albums and singles.The Silk Mill / £13 / £10.50 Students & Over 65sEvent 723

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10:00 - 17:30FROME HIDDEN GARDENSFollowing the amazing success of 2021, the Gardeners of Frome will throw open their garden gates once again. For three days between the 8-10th of July, we have an exciting rolling programme of Hidden Gardens; with different gardens opening on different days. There are more than 30 gardens on display with at least 12 gardens opening for the first time. Many gardens are offering refreshments with the proceeds going to charities of the gardener’s choice. See p44.Frome / £5 / Event 801

10:00 - 16:00PHOTO|FROME - EXHIBITIONSSee p4-5, and p42-43.Various / Event 802 10:00 - 23:00FROME FESTIVAL 2022AT MARSTON PARKSee Event 107, p5.Marston Park / Various / Event 803 11:00 - 17:00FROME OPEN ART TRAILSee Event 206, p7 and Visual Arts p37.Frome / Event 804

12:00 - 13:00MEDITATION 5The meditation is based on St. Patrick’s Breastplate which is a popular prayer written in 433 A.D. by Patrick for divine protection before successfully converting the Irish King Leoghaire and his subjects from paganism to Christianity. This prayer reflects the spirit with which St. Patrick took the faith to Ireland and can function as divine armour for protection against spiritual adversity in our daily lives. Led by Phil Gray, a Lay Reader at Holy Trinity Church. Trinity Church / FREE / Event 805

16:30 - 17:30THE WAGON OF DREAMS: A NEW ADVENTURESee event 707, p21.Victoria Park - Bandstand / FREE / Event 806 18:00 - 20:00TRADITIONAL CRAFT IN SOMERSETHunting Raven presents ‘Traditional Craft in Somerset’, a talk with images and artefacts by artist Kate Lynch, who travelled around Somerset documenting 30 traditional artisans in paintings, drawings and interviews for her new book ‘Craft – Somerset Portraits and Voices’. It features the makers of bee skeps, bell ropes, brushes, baskets, sieves and riddles, blacksmiths, farriers, horsehair weavers, handmade paper mill powered by a waterwheel and more. Kate is joined by stonemasons Andrew Ziminski and Kate Semple, and brushmaker Jonny Tapp who tell their own stories. Complimentary glass of wineThe Rye Bakery / £7 / Event 807 19:00 - 20:00LOCKDOWN BLUESSee event 711, p21.The Silk Mill / £12 / Event 808 19:30 - 22:00FROME DRAMA PRESENTS SILENCE BY MOIRA BUFFINISee event 714, p21.Assembly Rooms / £10 / Event 809 19:30 - 21:45ELGAR AND DVORAK: A RECITAL GIVEN BY QUORUM AND CHARLES WIFFENQuorum will perform Elgar’s ravishingly beautiful string quartet in the lovely setting of Christchurch.


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Following their successful collaboration last year they are delighted to be joined once again by Charles Wiffen, for a performance of Dvorak’s epic quintet in A major.Christ Church / £15 / Event 809 19:30 - 21:00“LIWAN” – A STORY OF CULTURAL RESISTANCEFrome Friends of Palestine present “Liwan” a short film telling the story of a “cultural café” in Nazareth created when the old market of Nazareth was a no-go area, following an Israeli ‘apartheid’ clearance project and has driven revival of the souq and Palestinian identity. This is followed by a talk from Sally Azzam Cook, co-founder of Liwan. A second short film, “My Neighbourhood” follows 11 year old Mohammed, and his unarmed resistance when his family home is invaded by Israeli settlers in Sheik Jarrah, East Jerusalem. Palestinian-themed food will be available from 6.30pm (extra charge).Trinity Hall / £10 / £7 Students and unemployedEvent 810

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19:30 - 22:30THE HAUNTING OF RICHARD THE THIRD See event 718, p22.Ecos Outdoor Stage at the Merlin Theatre / £15FREE Students under 21 / Event 811

19:45 - 21:45OUT OF LOVE BY ELINOR COOKSee event 719, p22.Frome Town Hall / £10 / Event 812 20:00 - 23:00KRIS BARRAS BANDWe’re honoured to have The Kris Barras band performing a very special show at the Cheese and Grain on Friday 8th July. “The best live band in the UK at the moment” BERNARD DOHERTY, PLANET ROCK. One of the UK’s breakout artists over the past few years, the Kris Barras Band. They are set for an incredible 12 months ahead. They’ve just finished a sold-out UK tour with Kentucky’s favourite sons Black Stone Cherry, culminating with a show at the world-famous Royal Albert Hall.Cheese & Grain / £21.50 / Event 813 20:30 - 22:30BLACK EYED DOGS LOVETHE TIN CHURCH Returning by popular demand, we are delighted to welcome Ethan Johns and the Black Eyed Dogs

for an intimate, unplugged, trio show. Helmed by one of the fathers of Americana, Ethan Johns plays with band members Nick Pini (bass) and Georgina Leach (fiddle). The wonderful Tin Church adds a special dimension and will be lit by oil and candlelight as the light fades. Delightful refreshments are included in the ticket price. Doors 8pm.The Tin Church - Brokerswood / £18/£12 Under 16 with adults / Event 814

20:30 - 22:30JAZZ DYNAMOS - JAZZ’N’80SJazz Dynamos, a five piece band who take well known songs from the 1970s and ‘80s, transforming them with a mix of jazz, bossa, and samba! Their unique set of exuberant, original contemporary jazz arrangements includes hits by, amongst many others, Dolly Parton, Madonna, U2, Police, A-ha and Britney Spears. Fronted by world class vocalist Lucy Randell, Jazz Dynamos have performed sold out shows at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza Express Jazz Clubs in London, festivals in UK, Italy, Sweden, France, Norway and Bulgaria, and at private events for British and Hollywood Royalty.The Silk Mill / £17 / £14.50 Students, 65+Event 815

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20:30 - 23:00BOOT HILL ALL STARSIf you like your banjo music, fast, filthy and with more than a little cleavage, then look no further Brethren. The Boot Hill All Star show promises songs of tequila fuelled evenings, dubious morals and twisted family values...The Sun Inn / FREE / Event 816 21:00 - 22:30RENAISSANCEJohn Law - “one of Europe’s most adventurous pianists” - presents his stunning new music and visuals project: Renaissance. Mixing samples of renaissance vocal music, taken from the Golden Age of European polyphony, with elements from minimalism, jazz and ambient chill and with mesmerisingly beautiful visuals as a backdrop, the resulting experience is one of beauty, meditation and mindfulness. Alongside John’s keyboards, the music features interweaving lines from jazz saxophonist Jon Lloyd and the visuals are created by touring artist from the super group Tangerine Dream: Patrick Dunn.St. John’s Church / £18 / £14 Students, under 18’s / Event 817

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EVENTS SATURDAY 8 JULY

9:45 - 12:15FROME TUNNEL TOURSee event 406, p14.Frome Library / £12.50 / Event 901

10:00 - 17:30FROME HIDDEN GARDENSSee Event 801 p24, p44.Frome / £5 / FREE Under 12 / Event 902

10:00 - 16:00PHOTO|FROME - EXHIBITIONSSee p4-5, and p42-43.Various / Event 903 10:00 - 23:00FROME FESTIVAL 2022 AT MARSTON PARKSee Event 107, p5.Marston Park / Various / Event 904 11:00 - 15:00INDEPENDENT STITCH HUB OPEN DAYSWISH, which stands for Somerset and Wiltshire Independent Stitch Hub, is a new stitch group, formerly known as Frome and District Embroiderers’ Guild. We work using a variety of techniques, ranging from traditional to modern hand stitching, free machine embroidery, felting and so much more. At our Open Day we will be exhibiting some of our latest work and demonstrating some of the techniques that we use. There will be a sales table selling small hand crafted gifts, cards and goody bags of threads and fabric. Members will be present working on their own projects. Everyone is welcome.Christchurch Hall / FREE / Event 905

11:00 - 17:00FROME OPEN ART TRAILSee Event 206, p7 and Visual Arts p37.Frome / Event 906 11:00 - 12:30FELTING WORKSHOP Fun children/family workshops using fluffy coloured wool, soapy water, rubbing and rolling to make felt picture. Families or children 7+ alone. Cheese & Grain / £15 / £12 Children / Event 907

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12:00 - 19:00FLEX IN THE PARKFLEX in the Park is an event for the 2022 Frome Festival with proceeds from the bar going to the Frome Skatepark Project. By engaging a small quality audio PA and some local DJs we aim to create an exciting environment for friends & families to socialise and enjoy one Frome’s fabulous green spaces in a way not before realised. The music played will be original vintage soul, funk, reggae & disco vinyl records often mixed with more contemporary produced variations of the same themes. There will be a licensed bar serving summery alcoholic refreshments & soft drinks.Rodden Meadow / FREE / Event 908 13:00 - 14:15MUSIC FROM THE QUEEN’S CORONATION - CHRIST CHURCH SINGERSAs we celebrate 70 years since the Accession to the Throne of Queen Elizabeth the Second, Christ Church Singers, directed by Alan Burgess, perform music from the Queen’s Coronation, with organist Christopher Cipkin. Music includes Parry’s I was glad; Handel’s Zadok the priest; Gibbons’ O clap your hands and Walton’s March Orb and Sceptre and more. Vivat Regina! Christ Church / £12 / Event 909 14:00 - 15:00CHALGUH CHENGI LIVE MUSICAND DANCEFree live music and dance in the park with Arts Council funded Chalguh Chengi! Chalguh Chengi - ‘Spirit of live music and dance’ Turkish - is returning to the Frome Festival to revel and share its high energy, family friendly exploration of the music and dances of Turkey and the Middle East. Expect swords, cymbals, sticks and lots of line dancing. Yallah Frome!Victoria Park - Bandstand / FREE / Event 910 14:00 - 15:45FELTING WORKSHOPMake a pair of finger puppets, with Frome felt artist Bessie Bidder. Suitable for a family group or for children 9+ alone Cheese & Grain / £15 / £12 Children / Event 911

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14:30 - 16:00BUFFALO GALS - APPALACHIAN STEP-DANCE WORKSHOPBuffalo Gals are famed for their Appalachian flat-footing dancing. Complete beginner or with some dance skills, come along and have a go. Stomping, clogging and ‘hamboning’ where you drum out percussion by slapping beats on your own body. This style of dance originated from travellers and settlers in the Appalachian mountains. A great joy is that it allows dancers to ‘freestyle’ - to make it up as the mood takes them. No experience necessary. Wear tap shoes or Leather/hard-soled flat shoes shoes + comfortable clothes. Enjoy tea and cookies, in the ticket price, and a discussion afterwards.The Tin Church - Brokerswood / £12 /£6 Accompanied children / Event 912

14:30 - 15:15NEVERTHELESS THEATRE PRESENTSTHE AUDITIONSHow does Emma Sheppard get Christina Rossetti through her nerve-wracking ordeal and what was Mary Bailey’s hidden talent? Six interlocking duologues exposing the real (or not so real)

desires of Frome’s historical women as part of the Celebrated Women of Frome exhibition. A visit to the exhibition is recommended but not essential. Frome Museum / £8 / £6 Under 16, unemployedEvent 913

16:30 - 17:15NEVERTHELESS THEATRE PRESENTS THE AUDITIONSSee Event 913, p29.Frome Museum / £8 / £6 Under 16, unemployedEvent 914

19:00 - 23:00WILKO JOHNSON PLUS SPECIAL GUEST JOHN OTWAYWilko Johnson plus special guest Rock N Roll’s greatest failure John Otway Following a remarkable recovery from a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Wilko Johnson the original Dr Feelgood guitarist , actor (Game of Thrones character Ser ilyn Payne) and all round national treasure has enjoyed a rousing return to the live arena. Cheese & Grain / £27.50 / Event 915

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19:30 - 22:00BLAKE LIVE IN CONCERTSince joining together in 2007, Brit Award Winning vocalists Blake have recorded and performed many of the world’s best loved songs. Celebrating a new decade together, they have chosen their all-time favourites, bringing you an extraordinary show that highlights their harmonies better than ever before. Join them this year to hear an eclectic new selection of classical anthems, West End hits & contemporary covers, including intimate acoustic arrangements accompanied by virtuosic live piano, showing off their unique harmonic dexterity. Memorial Theatre / £24 / £23.00 Under 16, 60+Event 920

19:00 - 20:00LOCKDOWN BLUESSee event 711, p21.The Silk Mill / £12 / Event 916

19:30 - 22:00STOMPIN’ AT ROOK LANEA live music concert presented by the F.S.B. Big Band, giving two hours of swinging jazz and show tunes from the 1920s to the present day, made famous originally by bands such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller and others. The band has the traditional line up of Five Saxes. Four Trumpets, Four Trombones, Piano, Bass and drums, and vocals by Alec James.Rook Lane Chapel / £15 / £10 Under 18, pensionersEvent 917

19:30 - 22:00FROME DRAMA PRESENTS SILENCEBY MOIRA BUFFINISee event 714, p21.Assembly Rooms / £10 / Event 918 19:30 - 22:30THE HAUNTING OFRICHARD THE THIRD See event 718, p22.Ecos Outdoor Stage at the Merlin Theatre £15 / FREE Students under 21 / Event 919

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19:45 - 21:45OUT OF LOVE BY ELINOR COOKSee event 719, p22.Frome Town Hall / £10 / Event 921 20:00 - 22:00BUFFALO GALS RETURNTO THE TIN CHURCH American roots-inspired, Bluegrass. This vibrant 6-piece, old-time country sting band features high-energy percussive Appalachian step dance, humour, championship fiddling and laughter. Combining a passion for traditional sounds with an enthusiasm for fresh arrangement and lively entertainment. They appeal to audiences of all ages and promise a show to remember. As always at this magical venue, the event will be lit by oil lamps and candles as the light fades. Excellent refreshments are included in the ticket price. The Tin Church - Brokerswood / £16 £10 Children age 10-16 / Event 922

20:30 - 22:30CROSSING THE ROCKIESCrossing the Rockies is a local hat-loving group who play a lively and eclectic mix of traditional and modern folk and old-time tunes and songs from the British Isles and America. Their toe-tapping music and vocal harmonies will get you dancing, singing, clapping and foot-stomping. Come along and join in the fun, and don’t forget your hat.The Silk Mill / £14 / £11.50 Students, 65+Event 923

20:30 - 23:0041 FORDSGet ready to experience the fantastic sounds of the 41 Fords. You’ll recognise the songs. Tony Seviour, Tao Oswin & Simon Edwards put a spin on some best known tunes in their own, unique, rockabilly way.The Sun Inn / FREE / Event 924


10:00 - 13:00BEGINNERS JEWELLERY WORKSHOPThis workshop is for complete beginners to make a piece of silver jewellery. Learn techniques such as sawing, filing, hammering and soldering to make a pendant, ring or bangle. The cost of the silver is additional.Christina Oswin Jewellery / £30 / Event 1001 10:00 - 17:30FROME HIDDEN GARDENSSee Event 801 p24, p44. Frome / £5 / FREE Under 12 / Event 1002

10:00 - 16:00SUMMER ART CAR BOOTThe long-awaited return of this legendary highlight for the last day of the festival. Artists, craftspeople and designer-makers will be selling their work directly to the public at the 15th annual Summer Art Car Boot Sale in the Old Cattle Market car park. A fantastic chance to show your support for artists & makers who’ve had challenging times recently. Meet the makers, buy affordable art without commission and support local creatives for a good cause – the event will raise valuable funds for Black Swan Arts, Frome’s community arts centre.Black Swan Arts / Event 1003

10:00 - 16:00PHOTO|FROME - EXHIBITIONSSee p4-5, and p42-34.Various / Event 1004 10:00 - 23:00FROME FESTIVAL 2022AT MARSTON PARKSee Event 107, p5.Marston Park / Various / Event 1005 11:00 - 17:00FROME OPEN ART TRAILSee Event 206, p7 and Visual Arts p37.Frome / Event 1006

11:00 - 12:30THE LIGHT IN SELWOOD - TOURS OF ST JOHN’SJoin us on a tour around St John the Baptist church, Grade II* listed, and the final resting place of Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath & Wells in C17 and many Frome notables since then. The tour will start with an introductory talk. Findings of recent investigations into the church’s Saxon origins will also be included in the tour. Light refreshments will be on sale.St. John’s Church / FREE / Event 1007 11:00 - 12:00FROME WALKING FOOTBALL - WOMEN’S OVER 35 TASTER SESSIONHave you played football in the past? Or just want to try and get fit in a friendly fun environment. Why not try Walking Football? Whether you are new to the game or a past experienced player, the sport of Walking Football, along with its unique rules, is a great leveller of ability. Open to Women Over 35s and of any ability. Come along for a free taster session. To book a place email: [email protected] / 07470 259513Selwood Academy / FREE / Event 1008 11:00 - 12:30BEHIND THE ART OPENJoin art curator Amanda Sheridan, for this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Art Open 2022 at Frome’s renowned community arts centre. Amanda will share her insight, personal passion and entertaining stories about the competition including a preview of the shortlisted pieces for 2022. The show is the Black Swan Arts biggest annual fundraising event and is crucial for this

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support the short-listed entrants and hear the winning story. It’s a day for celebrating the best of the short story form, as the results of the annual Writers in Residence Competition and Frome Writers’ Collective’s Young Writer Award will also be announced. Feel free to bring picnics and cushions. (The Merlin foyer will be used if wet.)Ecos Outdoor Stage at the Merlin Theatre FREE / Event 1012 14:30 - 16:00JACKDAWS SONGBIRDSJackdaws Songbirds, once more a tower of strength, are putting roots and tunes down at Christchurch. Together as one, we’ll rise from earth, water and flames to sing from the highest mountains, take care of some tasty harmonies, and bring you a joyous celebration of song. Hearty homemade treats and tea on sale at half time: free tea and cake to the first person who correctly guesses the 6 Songbird songs hidden in this entry. Retiring collection for Jackdaws Educational Trust. Christ Church / FREE / Event 1013 14:30 - 15:15NEVERTHELESS THEATRE PRESENTS THE AUDITIONSSee Event 913, p29.Frome Museum / £8 / £6 / Under 16, unemployedEvent 1014

15:00 - 16:45BRASS IN THE PARKTraditional and modern music - A variety of music brought to you by Frome Town Band, Beginners, intermediates and main band.Victoria Park - Bandstand / FREE / Event 1015

16:00 - 17:00CANNINESS & IGNOBILITYRev’d Colin Alsbury shares stories of the Sextons (historically appointed by the owners of Orchardleigh), and some of the Sacristans and Vergers of Frome Selwood parish and of the Church Cottage on Church Steps associated with the post; including anti-theft measures, military tribunals and the colourful characters who owned Orchardleigh. Light refreshments will be on sale.St. John’s Church / FREE / Event 1016

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19:30 - 22:30PAUL KIRTLEY & WE HEAR YOU (WHY) TRIBERaising money for the local WHY charity, Paul Kirtley & Tribe will be dishing up some great sing- along classics for us all to enjoy. Please ensure to bring some cash to donate to this very worthy cause giving emotional support to those who have been touched by cancerThe Sun Inn / FREE / Event 1019

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20:00 - 22:45BOOK LOVERS’ QUIZWe’re back! A light-hearted quiz for serious book-lovers. Put together a team and get your thinking caps on as David Heath and his team set the questions to find out who will be Frome Festival’s Bookworms of the Year 2022. This year we’ve moved to the more spacious surroundings of Frome Rugby Club, with plenty of parking available. Frome Rugby Club / £20 for a table of four.Event 1020

19:30 - 21:00RADIO BANSKAPerformance of World Jazz music featuring Dave Spencer and Tony Barby on guitars; Mirek Salmon on accordion, Sol Ahmed on bass and Jon Clarke on drums. Much of their material is original, drawing on Balkan passion and Latin rhythms with a dash of Levantine mystery. An ideal festival finale on the ECOS amphitheatre from this much travelled and experienced band. The show will transfer into the Merlin Theatre in the event of poor weather. Guitarist Tony Barby also holds the distinction of having appeared in the first ever Ecos Festival in 1992, in the band which performed The Who’s rock opera “Tommy”.Ecos Outdoor Stage at the Merlin Theatre£12 / Event 1021

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9:00 - 16:00LAND OF THE SOMER PEOPLELandscapes by renowned artist Jenny Graham. Jenny will be showing her beautiful new collection of large scale landscape paintings inspired by the Somerset countryside, including the surrounding areas of Frome. Jenny has worked as an artist in Somerset for the past thirty years and has exhibited widely both regionally and nationally in prestigious exhibitions such as The Discerning Eye, the National Open Art Exhibition, National Original Print Exhibition, the Sunday Times Watercolour Exhibition, the Royal Watercolour Society, Wells Art Contemporary and the RWA.

Open: throughout the Festival - September 4th. Closed Monday 4th July.The Whittox Gallery

10:00 - 16:00TREADING LIGHTLY ON PLANET EARTHFloral and visual displays by the people of St John’s Church, in conjunction with the Frome Floral Art Society and local schools. The displays will look at reducing our carbon footprint and our care for creation – in line with the Church of England’s fifth Mark of Mission: ‘ To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth’.

Open: throughout the festival from 1st to 10th July, mainly from 1000 -1600 (1100 on Sundays). Light refreshments will be on sale.St. John’s Church

10:00 - 14:00CELEBRATED WOMEN OF FROMEThis exhibition, open every day during the Frome Festival, celebrates many women who have made a mark within their chosen field and have a strong connection with Frome. These include the town’s only ever female MP, two internationally known poets, an educational reformer awarded an OBE for her work, and a pioneer photographer whose images shocked the world. There will also be the opportunity to nominate Frome women you feel should be ‘celebrated’. Also, look out for several related events throughout the Frome Festival.Frome Museum

11:00 - 16:00FROME SOCIETY OF DISABLED ARTISTS EXHIBITIONThroughout the Festival Frome SODA presents an exhibition of recent artworks by our talented members: original paintings in a variety of media, greetings cards, packs of notelets featuring local scenes and bookmarks. The majority of the works are for sale with profits going to the artists.

Open: 11.00 - 16.00 daily, 1 - 10 July, including Sundays.St. John’s Church

13:00 - 17:00THE NOUGHTY ONEThe Noughty One is an Arts Council England funded project that has allowed international award-winning puppet theatre company Noisy Oyster to explore the digital puppet. The result is an installation that combines 3D printed puppets with automata techniques and puts them under microprocessor control. Enter the fascinating and miniature mesmerising world of the Noughty One.

Open: Monday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11.00am-4pm.Frome Library

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11:00 - 17:00FROME OPEN ART TRAILDuring the Frome Festival emerging and established local artists & makers open their studios, homes and venues to show and sell their work. The event is a treat for art lovers and an excellent way of meeting artists, and supporting Frome’s creative community. Open both weekends, with many artists opening during the week, this is a wonderful opportunity to find original and individual pieces of art. Discover paintings, sculpture, textiles, glass, ceramics, jewellery and so much more. The Art Trail is now a highlight of the Frome Festival.

In the brochure this year there is an extra trail guide to the Independent Crafts Retail outlets and Galleries in Frome, many of whom are kindly supporting the Art Trail.

Free Art Trail Brochures are available in a variety of places including the Cheese & Grain, Black Swan Arts, the Library, the Town Hall, plus many shops and cafés in Frome and surrounding villages. The brochures show an example of work from each of the artists & makers with contact information, opening times and maps. You can download the brochure from our website: www. Frome-open-art-trail.co.uk or via the Festival website: www. fromefestival.co.uk. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram - for previews and any last minute updates. Frome

11:00 - 15:00INDEPENDENT STITCH HUB OPEN DAYSWISH, which stands for Somerset and Wiltshire Independent Stitch Hub, is a new stitch group, formerly known as Frome and District Embroiderers’ Guild. We work using a variety of techniques, ranging from traditional to modern hand stitching, free machine embroidery, felting and so much more. At our Open Day we will be exhibiting some of our latest work and demonstrating some of the techniques that we use. There will be a sales table selling small hand crafted gifts, cards and goody bags of threads and fabric. Members will be present working on their own projects. Everyone is welcome. Saturday 9th July.Christchurch Hall

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SATURDAY 2 JULY10.00 - 16.00FROME CHURCHYARDS’ BIO-DIVERSITY OPEN DAYEnjoy the day exploring the churchyards of Frome and looking at the bio-diversity flourishing within them. Churchyards are among the few areas unaffected over the centuries by farming and development, and each provides its own unique blend of plants and habitats for wild-life. Guides will be in the churchyards to welcome you as follows: 10am – 1pm: Christ Church, Dissenters Cemetery, St John’s and Wesley Methodists,1pm – 4pm: Holy Trinity, St Katharine’s (East Woodlands) and St Mary’s. Bring your own picnic!Frome Churchyards / Event 201

11:00 - 12:30MORRIS DANCING WORKSHOPBathampton Morris Men invite you to have a fun morning learning some of the skills of traditional Morris Dancing and trying a few dances. Meet in the Roundhouse Cottages Car Park right behind the Black Swan. The event will be in the open air and is therefore subject to reasonably clement weather. Everyone of all ages are welcome. No experience necessary. Please wear sensible shoes and bring two large handkerchiefs. Max number: 20. Please book a free ticket at the Box office.Meet outside the Black Swan Round TowerEvent 209

12:00 - 14:00FEAST OF THE GODSCome one, come all for a celebration of food, music and love in a free, fun, family event that’s sure to be a feast for all the senses! Join Little Bulb and their merry band of theatrical chefs as they serve you a delicious mixture of canapés, drinks and joyous live music in the park. Bring picnics and blankets and we’ll provide the party! Little Bulb are an award-winning national touring theatre company based in Frome, they make work with music at its heart and perform it with humour and joy speaking to the sense of wonder in everyone. Supported by The Cooper Hall Foundation.Victoria Park - Bandstand / Event 210

17:00 - 23:00FOOD FEASTQuite possibly Frome’s favourite event of the year, the Food Feast is back! A great choice of delicious food and drink from local traders with live music and entertainment by the river in the Market Yard. Fabulous family fun, enjoy a drink or 2, meet friends and soak up the summer atmosphere. As tradition the Frome Street Bandits will open the live music with a procession from St John’s Church at 5pm making their way to entertain the crowds at Market Yard! Headline band is Jump 66 with local support. Expect street performers, Rock Choir, comedy and more. We cannot wait to see you there!Cheese & Grain / Event 214

11.00-17.30MUSIC & TEAS AT THE BLUE HOUSELive music will be played by local groups each afternoon in the fabulous Blue House garden.Blue House / FREE / Event 207, see p7

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SUNDAY 3 JULY11.00 - 16.30MUSIC & TEAS AT THE BLUE HOUSELive music will be played by local groups each afternoon in the fabulous Blue House garden.Blue House / FREE / Event 207, see p7

14:30 - 16:00TERRY HILL BIG BANDTerry Hill Big Band are delighted to perform once again at the glorious Victoria Park bandstand. Our band is BIG. We bring you shimmering saxophones, magnificent trumpets and full-bodied trombones, harnessed by a driving rhythm section and topped with vivacious vocals. These players are equally at home with the towering classics and the leftfield gems. If you have itchy feet waiting to tango, foxtrot, jive or just do their own thing, this is the time to shine. Bring a chair or rug if you need a breather! Victoria Park - Bandstand / Event 309

THURSDAY 7 JULY14:00 - 18:00HAVE A TRY AT BOWLS AT FROME PARK BOWLS CLUB, A SPORT FOR ALLLooking for something new to try? Why not have a try at bowls, a sport for people of any age and ability. Come and visit us at Frome Park bowling club, our green is in picturesque Victoria Park, any time between 14.00 & 18.00. An experienced bowler will be on hand to give you some guidance, and will have you bowling within a matter of minutes. This could be the new hobby you have been looking for. Please wear flat shoes; all equipment will be provided.Victoria Park - Bowls Club / Event 706

16:30 - 17:30THE WAGON OF DREAMS: A NEW ADVENTUREAn interactive outdoor show for children. Three best friends are going on an exciting ocean adventure. Come and meet the outrageous mermaids and fantastical sea creatures who live in the wonderful “Wagon of Dreams”. A playful, inventive family show, set on a retro caravan: packed with puppetry, music and laughter. Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. All performances are relaxed with integrated Sign Supported English. Funded by Frome Town Council. Find accessibility tools on our website at www.jellyfishtheatre.com. Age 3+Victoria Park - Bandstand / Event 707

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SATURDAY 9 JULY12:00 - 19:00FLEX IN THE PARKFLEX in the Park is an event for the 2022 Frome Festival with proceeds from the bar going to the Frome Skatepark Project. By engaging a small quality audio PA and some local DJs we aim to create an exciting environment for friends & families to socialise and enjoy one Frome’s fabulous green spaces in a way not before realised. The music played will be original vintage soul, funk, reggae & disco vinyl records often mixed with more contemporary produced variations of the same themes. There will be a licensed bar serving summery alcoholic refreshments & soft drinks.Rodden Meadow / Event 908

14:00 - 15:00CHALGUH CHENGI LIVE MUSIC AND DANCEFree live music and dance in the park with Arts Council funded Chalguh Chengi! Chalguh Chengi - ‘Spirit of live music and dance’ Turkish - is returning to the Frome Festival to revel and share its high energy, family friendly exploration of the music and dances of Turkey and the Middle East. Expect swords, cymbals, sticks and lots of line dancing. Yallah Frome!Victoria Park - Bandstand / Event 910

SUNDAY 10 JULY11:00 - 12:00FROME WALKING FOOTBALL - WOMEN’S OVER 35 TASTER SESSIONHave you played football in the past? Or just want to try and get fit in a friendly fun environment. Why not try Walking Football ? Whether you are new to the game or a past experienced player, the sport of Walking Football, along with its unique rules, is a great leveller of ability. Open to Women Over 35s and of any ability. Come along for a free taster on Sunday 10th July 2022 at 11.00am - Selwood Academy, Berkley Road, Frome BA11 2EF To book a place (limited numbers) please contact Angelo Ruiz [email protected] 07470 259513Selwood Academy / Event 1008

12:30 - 13:30FLASH FICTION AT THE STONESNot so much a competition as a celebration of storytelling, this Frome Writers’ Collective event is open to all. Share your short story of no more than 600 words on the ECOS outdoor stage. Each story should include a first line prompt, which will be made available from Sunday June 26th - please email [email protected] to be sent details and to reserve a slot. Do bring supporters and a picnic. The event will move to the Merlin Foyer in case of bad weather.Ecos Outdoor Stage at the Merlin TheatreEvent 1010

14:00 - 15:30FROME FESTIVAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION PRIZEGIVINGThe 2022 Frome Festival Short Story Competition culminates in the announcement of winners and the award of prizes on the ECOS stage. Come and support the short-listed entrants and hear the winning story. It’s a day for celebrating the best of the short story form, as the results of the annual Writers in Residence Competition and Frome Writers’ Collective’s Young Writer Award will also be announced. Feel free to bring picnics and cushions. (The Merlin foyer will be used if wet.)Ecos Outdoor Stage at the Merlin TheatreEvent 1012

15:00 - 16:45BRASS IN THE PARKTraditional and modern music - A variety of music brought to you by Frome Town Band, Beginners, intermediates and main bandVictoria Park - Bandstand / Event 1015

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is a new, annual festival dedicated to showcasing and celebrating all types of photography from local, national, and

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The festival will put photography firmly on the map in Frome and the south west of the UK, and eventually put Frome on the international photo circuit. While our goal is to attract world class photography, Photo|Frome is also dedicated to making a difference in the local community; adding another layer to the town’s already impressive range of creative credentials.

The inaugural theme is The Independent Eye; celebrating photography as an art form and reflecting some of Frome’s own famed spirit of independence.

EXHIBITIONS

Rook Lane Chapel / FREE / 10:00–16:00 Sunday 26 June to Wednesday 13 July

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This exhibition showcases six very different contemporary practitioners. It features the never-before-exhibited music photography of Danny North; from iconic images of Blur and the last tours of Oasis, to today’s U2, Muse, Dave Grohl, and The 1975. Olga Karlovac’s mysterious but alluring black and white portrayals of her native Croatia are atmospheric and rich with emotion. Hanna-Katrina Jędrosz is exhibiting for the first time her extensive documentation of the European Green Belt along the former Iron Curtain borderlands, where paradoxically wildlife flourishes. A timely show. For a year, John Angerson had unprecedented access to the astronauts of the NASA space shuttle as they trained. The dramatic street portraiture of East London by Robert Huggins is complemented by poetry, celebrating the diversity of that great city. And Vanessa Fairfax-Woods’ unique visual perspectives on the role of women and the pursuit of ‘perfect beauty’ invites the audience to reconsider what they think they know.

Round Tower, Black Swan Arts / FREE / 10:00-16:00 Tuesday 21 June to Sunday 10 July

This joint exhibition is a must for anyone interested in the history of the region. James Ravilious’ seventeen years long obsession with documenting all aspects of local life around Beaford – landscape, farming, everyday rhythms in the local towns and villages, and their special occasions – make up one of the country’s most extensive and internationally acclaimed rural archives.This is complemented by the equally profound work of Chris Chapman. For twenty-five years, Chris documented the people and landscape of Dartmoor, brought together in his beautiful book Wild Goose and Riddon.

Town Hall / FREE / 10:00 – 16:00 Saturday 2 July to Friday 15 July

Frome Wessex Photographic is one of the region’s most successful and longstanding camera groups. Twenty photographers will interpret the festival’s theme with a show called My Vision, My Process. This will span from landscape to street to abstract and ICM (intentional camera movement), with award-winning and newly established photographers.

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Gallery at The Station / FREE / 10:00 – 16:00 Tuesday 21 June to Friday 15 July

Look closely at Frome and the surrounding areas and you’ll find a large and diverse community of photographers, whether internationally acclaimed professionals or dedicated amateurs. In a unique exhibition, the purpose-built Gallery at The Station will provide a window into the themes that are dominating photography today.

Makers’ Yard / FREE / 10:00 – 16:00 Friday June 24 to Friday 15 July, weekdays only

Culture Pool is the first visual art show curated by Makers’ Yard, the new artist-run cultural hub in Frome. The group exhibition will showcase large-format fly posters by an international group of contemporary photographers whose work represent a diverse body of intrepid portrait and still-life imagery. The show will be an unrefined, kaleidoscopic celebration of photography that is eccentric, distinctive and hung candidly both inside and outside of the warehouse space.

TALKS

Join us to get the story behind the work as we hear from the photographers featured in our exhibitions or talk with other artists and experts about the methods and history that make their craft what it is. There are too many to list individually, so please check daily events in this programme then book your seat at photofrome.org/talks. Be sure to browse the full listing as there are events happening before and after the Frome Festival period.

WORKSHOPS

Experience a full programme of workshops covering technique, equipment and creativity. Photographers will also be able to sign up for a portfolio review where professionals will offer feedback and pointers. Learn more and book at photofrome.org/workshops.

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Following the amazing success of 2021, the Gardeners of Frome will throw open their garden gates once again. For three days between the 8-10th of July, we have an exciting rolling programme of Hidden Gardens; with different gardens opening on different days. There are more than 30 gardens on display with at least 12 gardens opening for the first time. Many gardens are offering refreshments with the proceeds going to charities of the gardener’s choice. The gardens are open from 10.30-5.00p.m. each day. Where possible gardens in close proximity have tried to open on the same day or days. In many cases, it may be more practical to park your car and walk. Some streets in Frome are narrow and parking can be difficult. To help you plan your days in advance, you can purchase and print your programme directly from the Frome Festival Website. PLEASE NOTE every visitor needs to buy a programme as the programme is ALSO YOUR TICKET.

Many of our gardens are accessible to people with limited mobility. Many gardens are fairly accessible to wheelchair users, and most are accessible with the aid of a stick. In both cases it may be wise to have additional help from friends or family.

Come armed with a notebook and pen to jot down ideas, or to make a quick sketch. Enjoy the wide range of gardens on offer, the NGS gardens past and present, or refreshments in the garden – and hopefully in the sunshine. Buy a jar of honey or a plant or two as a reminder of the happy day spent with us.

Plan your route carefully given that car parks in Frome charge. Public toilets can be found in the main Market Yard carpark. Having worked out your route, preferred gardens, coffee, and toilet stops you will be ready to ‘hit the ground’ running. Please pay attention to all Health & Safety notices, some gardens have beehives and others uneven paths or steps. Should you be unsure about allergens in foods on offer please ask your host. We regret that, with the exception of guide dogs, no dogs are allowed in the gardens. If we’re hit with further Covid 19 restrictions you may need to wear a mask so come prepared. Some gardens have pinch points, and you may on occasions come into close proximity with others.

You can purchase and download your combined entrance ticket and programme online at fromefestival.co.uk. The sooner you have your programme the sooner you can start planning your days. You will need access to a printer to do this. Please remember that it is £5 per person. This modest amount allows access to all the gardens over three full days. Or see Venues and Places page, for Hidden Gardens points of sale locations in Frome. All proceeds from ticket sales support the Frome Festival and proceeds from plant sales and refreshments go to charities of the gardener’s choice. Please carry your programme with you and be prepared to show it if asked. You will not be able to purchase your entrance ticket on the day from any of the gardens.

“Gardeners, I think, dream bigger dreams than emperors” – Mary Cantwell

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‘WORDS’ ATFROME FESTIVAL

Music and comedy may be central to the festival’s success, but literary events always make a strong showing, drawing on the wide range of local talent as well as attracting visiting celebrities. After two years’ absence, the Frome Writers’ Collective’s Small Publishers’ Fair, returns to the Silk Mill on Saturday 2nd July, while the results of the Frome Festival Short Story Competition, together with the Writers in Residence and Young Writer awards, will be announced on Sunday 10th on ECOS.

This year there are speakers to entice both writers and readers – especially those with an interest in history. Local historian and author Gary Kearley will present a free talk on Frome and the Monmouth Rebellion, at Frome Museum on Saturday 2nd and Bristol based historian and broadcaster David Olusoga will be speaking on A House Through Time at the Cheese and Grain on Monday 4th July. Frome-based historian Peter Clark will be reflecting on writing about Churchill on Tuesday 5th and visiting scholar Dr Carole Sargent will deliver the Frome Society for Local Study Festival lecture about Frome’s 18th century poet Elizabeth Rowe, on Wednesday 6th. Audiences can choose between Trevor Letcher’s talk on environmental issues, Chris Jagger presenting his memoir ‘Talking to Myself’ or the Hip Yak Poetry Slam on the evening of Thursday 7th July, while on Friday 8th, local writer and author Kate Lynch will present her book: Traditional Craft in Somerset.

The final Saturday brings one of the nation’s favourite poets to the Merlin stage. A leading member of the Liverpool poets in the 1960s, Roger McGough has a body of work which stretches over more than 50 years; he is also the presenter of the BBC Radio 4’s Poetry Please. Roger will be supported by local performance poet Liv Torc, who also hosts the Hip Yak Poetry Slam. Added to this heady mix are original drama productions on offer from, Frome Drama club, the ‘Nevertheless’ and the ‘Really Truly’ Theatre Companies, and The Haunting of Richard lll on the ECOS stage from the 7-9th July.

Fans of the written and spoken word will be spoilt for choice.

FROME FESTIVAL SHORT STORY COMPETITIONOur annual short story competition is open until 31st May 2022 for stories of 1000 - 2200 words, with results being announced and prizes awarded on the last Sunday of Frome Festival,10th July. There are prizes of £400, £200 and £100 for general entries, plus prizes for local writers, so it’s well worth having a go. Entries started to arrive in January and, as usual, we can expect stories from all parts of the UK and beyond. Full details of how to enter are at www.fromeshortstorycompetition.co.uk

This year our judge is the Frome-based journalist and novelist, Keith Stuart. Keith is the author of the best-selling ‘A Boy Made of Blocks’, ‘Days of Wonder’ and ‘The Frequency of Us’. He is also a veteran journalist, writing on video games and digital culture.

In addition, there is a ‘Young Writer’ award for the best story by an entrant aged 16 to 21 living in the BA11 postcode. This annual prize of £50 was instituted last year, thanks to the generous support of Kerry Wilkinson, a successful writer now living in Canada, who grew up and went to school in Frome. Entry to the Young Writer award is free, not through the competition website but by email to [email protected]. Please see www.fromeshortstorycompetition.co.uk for further details.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

. Tickets for Festival events held at the Merlin and Memorial Theatre, can also be purchased directly from their Box offices. (some of these may be on sale at an earlier date). Events may need booking directly with the event organiser, please check event detail. If an event hasn’t sold out, you should be able to buy a ticket on the door.. Concessions: the organiser may offer concessions for children, young people aged under 18, full-time students and benefit claimants. See Event details. Cheese and Grain shows have an advance booking price and a door price.

ADDITIONAL

Times given in the programme are the start of the performance unless otherwise stated. Doors generally open 30 minutes beforehand. Please note however, that Cheese and Grain concerts specify door opening times.

. Check your tickets as soon as you receive them

. Tickets are non-refundable unless event cancelled. For late bookings, tickets will be held on the door. Programmes and performers may be subject to change. All information in the brochure is correct at the time of going to press. Some live events may not be licensed for children, toddlers or babies

Visitors with disabilities: Please check access/seating with the venue. See Venues & Places – inside back cover.

Programme is subject to change.For latest updates see:www.fromefestival.co.uk

A Note for the Diary: Frome Festival 2023 will be held on 7-16 July

BOX OFFICE OPENING 2022

Festival Friends: Friday 20th & Saturday 21st May 10am – 6pmGeneral Public: Sunday 22nd May 10am – 2pmTelephone and online booking will be available from Monday 23rd May (unless otherwise stated) at: www.fromefestival.co.uk / cheeseandgrain.com

Festival Box Office:Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE01373 455420

Our Box Office is open on Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sundays 10am - 2pm on Market days, Sunday 22nd May and Festival Sundays.

We accept most major credit and debit cards, cheque or cash.

To book online or via the box office our charges are £1.50 per ticket, which applies to all tickets with a value greater than £5.00.

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM THE BOX OFFICEOR SENT 2ND CLASS POST FOR £1.50.Please allow 7 working days for delivery

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As a Friend you will receive priority booking for festival tickets and receive regular newsletters throughout the year. Annual membership starts at just £20 per person and further details are available on: fromefestival.co.uk/frome-festival-friends.

Please consider joining the Friends of the Frome Festival to keep your community festival alive and well, Thank you.

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FROME FESTIVAL RADIOFromeFM is the town’s community radio station, with programmes made by and for the people of Frome. The station will be broadcasting in advance of and during the festival to promote many of the art, music and social events. For more details check the website at www.frome.fm or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Frome Visitor InformationFrome Town Hall Christchurch Street West,Frome, BA11 1EB. 01373 465 [email protected]

Open: Mon-Thurs 9.00-17.00, Friday 9.00-16.30.Closed at weekends.Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge St, Frome, BA11 1BB.Open: 10:00 - 16:00, every day during the festival.

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GETTING HEREFor local bus services see: frometowncouncil.gov.uk/your-community/transport_

Take The TrainFrome is on the “Heart of Wessex Line” which follows a beautiful 87 mile route through Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire, connecting Frome to Bath and Bristol.Please book your train tickets in advance. Go paperless with a mobile e-ticket and buy your tickets online or on the GWR app before you travel. Travel with confidence - Wash your hands, wear a face covering and travel at quieter times.

www.gwr.com03457000125 Standard Network charges apply.Calls from mobiles may be higher.

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Frome Town HallChristchurch St WestBA11 1EB

Gallery at The StationStation Approach, BA11 1RE

George Hotel & Granary5 Market Place, BA11 1AF

Hunting Raven BookshopCheap St, BA11 1BN

Ian Marlow SculptureEbenezer ChapelBuckland Dinham, BA11 2QT

Lo Rapitenc21 Cheap St, BA11 1NN

Makers’ Yard37 Lower Keyford, BA11 4AR

Marston ParkTuckmarsh Lane, BA11 5BP

Memorial TheatreChristchurch St West, BA11 1EB

Merlin Theatre & Ecos Outdoor StageBath Road, BA11 2HG

Rise / Whittox GalleryRye BakeryWhittox Lane, BA11 3BY

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Black Swan ArtsRound Tower & Visitors Centre2 Bridge Street, BA11 1BB

BlackBirdRedRose StudiosUnit G, Vallis Mills Trading EstateRobins Lane, BA11 3DT

Cheese & GrainMarket Yard, BA11 1BE

Christ ChurchChristchurch St West, BA11 1EH

Christchurch HallPark Road, BA11 1EU

Christina Oswin Jewellery20A Cheap St, BA11 1BN

Dore and Rees Auction SaleroomsVicarage Street, BA11 1PU

East Woodlands Village HallChurch Lane, East WoodlandsBA11 5LQ

Ellenbray PressThe Old Library, Westway, BA11 1BS

Flow Bar8 The Bridge, BA11 1AR

Frome LibraryJustice Lane, BA11 1BE

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St Mary’s ChurchInnox Hill, BA11 2LN

St. John’s ChurchChurch Steps, BA11 1PL

The Blue HouseBridge Street, BA11 1AP

The Green HeartBatcombe, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6DD

The Silk MillMerchants BartonSaxonvale, BA11 1PT

The Sun Inn6 Catherine Street, BA11 1DA

The Three Swans16-17 King Street, BA11 1BH

The Tin Church - Brokerswood All SaintsFairwood Road, North BradleyBA13 4EJ

The Tree House - Vine Tree Pub35 Berkely Road, BA11 2EH

Trinity ChurchTrinity Street, BA11 3DW

Trinity HallTrinity Street, BA11 3DW

Vallis Veg Festival CampsiteEgford, BA11 3JQ

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Ames Kent / Anonymous Donor / Bramble and Wild / C W Accountancy Services / Charles Hart

Eden Beauty / Ellenbray / ETB Autocentres / Frome Medical Practice / Frome Rugby Football Club

Frome Wholefoods / HE Williams Butchers / Holborn Asset Management / J Cayford Family Butchers

Land & Mineral Management / Millers Homestores / Parsons Bakery / Penleigh Farm and Butcher

Raves from the Grave / Rotary Club of Selwood Frome / Pronto Bikes / Somerset Deli / The River House

Three Swans / Wolstenholme & Partners

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