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SUMMARY:FROME FESTIVAL 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA LAUNCH x KING OF FOOLS
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Frome Festival’s 25th anniversary with a gala launch of this year’s programme\, featuring Kairos Theatre’s acclaimed musical “King of Fools” written by former Frome Festival director Martin Dimery. Set in the court of Henry VII and Anne Boleyn\, Henry’s famous jester\, Will Sommers\, finds himself the butt of the King’s frustration as the royal divorce goes through interminable delays. Join for a celebratory reception from 7pm with fizz and refreshments. \n“King of Fools” is written by former Frome Festival Director\, Martin Dimery\, in musical collaboration with Helen Turner\, renowned keyboard player with Paul Weller’s Style Council\, and subsequent work. \nSet in the court of Henry the Eighth and Anne Boleyn\, Henry’s famous jester\, Will Sommers\, finds himself the butt of the King’s frustration as the royal divorce goes through interminable delays. Will discovers a young barmaid called Jane\, in a Cheapside tavern\, entertaining the regulars. Will thinks Jane could be the ideal companion and female jester for Anne. He presents her at court as “Jane Fool” and she becomes an instant success. He has also secretly fallen in love with her. As Henry’s disillusionment with Anne grows\, so Jane is drawn into Cromwell’s evil plot to be rid of Henry’s young queen. Anne\, though\, sees Jane as the perfect scapegoat\, setting up a gripping finale from the scaffold. \nThe musical score draws a range of styles from rock to vaudeville and Music Hall. Kairos Theatre Company incorporates experienced performers from around the region and specialises in presenting new or rarely seen plays. \n“Funny\, clever and brilliantly performed.” “Splendid book\, music\, singing\, dancing and acting.” \n*Note: This will take place in the main Merlin Theatre auditorium
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/frome-festival-25th-anniversary-gala-launch-x-king-of-fools/
LOCATION:Merlin Theatre & Ecos Outdoor Stage\, Bath Road\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 2HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
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SUMMARY:THE FROME QUIZ & GAME SHOW – HOSTED BY CHRIS FITCHEW
DESCRIPTION:Bistro Lotte is turning up the volume\, lights and competitive spirit with internationally acclaimed host Chris Fitchew. \nChris has brought his electric\, larger-than-life energy to iconic festival stages including Wilderness Festival and Glastonbury Festival\, and closer to home has hosted unforgettable events at Hauser & Wirth in Bruton and the Roth Bar & Grill. Expect quick wit\, big laughs\, dramatic showdowns and a quiz night that feels more like a live TV spectacular. \nTeams of up to 6 — gather your brightest (and loudest) friends.\nGreat prizes to be won.\nFull game show energy all night long. \nAnd because this is Lotte’s\, you won’t just be feeding your competitive spirit. \nYour ticket will include a delicious charcuterie/fromage platter and a house wine or beer\, making it the ultimate night out — brains\, banter and brilliant food all under one roof. \nThis isn’t just trivia. It’s a full-blown entertainment experience packed with surprises\, audience antics and the kind of electric atmosphere that only Frome can create. \nBook your table. Build your dream team. Bring your A-game. \nFrome…are you ready to play? \n£30 p/p \nBistro Lotte Boutique Hotel & Restaurant in Frome
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/the-frome-quiz-game-show-hosted-by-chris-fitchew/
LOCATION:Bistro Lotte\, 23 Catherine St\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1DB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:NIGEL PLANER: YOUNG ONCE - A LIFE LESS HEAVY
DESCRIPTION:The Fez Comedy Club in association with Edge Street Live presents Nigel Planer in Young Once – A Life Less Heavy. \nNigel Planer\, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80’s alternative comedy scene\, brings his memoir Young Once to life in a warm\, sharply funny live show of storytelling. \nFrom the wild early days at The Comedy Store to the chaotic brilliance of The Comic Strip Presents\, Filthy Rich & Catflap\, and beyond – to West End musicals and hit pop records – Nigel will share a trove of outrageous tales of the backstage chaos that shaped a generation of comedy: from 20-foot-éclair-related injuries to gatecrashing raves with Robin Williams\, Top of the Pops and Band Aid\, to auditioning for a stony-faced Robert De Niro. \nAlongside the laughs\, he will reflect on the bittersweet moments behind the scenes – the friendships\, fame and rivalries\, and the winding path of a creative life. \nWoven throughout the show is a moving\, often mischievous account of the long\, on-off-on-again love story between Nigel and his wife Roberta\, and a life lived somewhere between the footlights and the fallout. \nFull of dry wit\, theatrical flair\, and a knack for finding humour in both disaster and triumph\, don’t miss the once-young Nigel as he offers a wildly entertaining and gloriously sideways glimpse into his quietly remarkable career\, in a show that is part performance\, part confession\, and all heart. \nBooks will be available for sale and for signing after the show. \nSuitable for ages 14+ \nDoors 7pm \nhttps://yourboxoffice.co.uk/the-fez-comedy-club/1309-nigel-planer-in-young-once-a-life-less-heavy?
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/nigel-planer-young-once-a-life-less-heavy/
LOCATION:Merlin Theatre & Ecos Outdoor Stage\, Bath Road\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 2HG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:AN EVENING WITH TIMMY MALLETT
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to meet one of the UK’s most celebrated cult television entertainers! \nWacaday’s utterly brilliant\, ‘Timmy Mallett’ will be joining us on Friday 10th July at Rook Lane Chapel\, Frome. The evening will feature an intimate up close and personal event with an onstage live interview plus an audience Q&A hosted by former ITV presenter\, Jon Monie. \nExpect fun\, laughter and the possibility of an impromptu game of Mallett’s Mallet! \nTimmy began presenting on our television screens with the brand-new Wide Awake Club in 1984\, alongside Michaela Strachan. In 1985\, Timmy was offered the chance to present a spin-off of Wide Awake Club\, called Wacaday. The programme was characterised by games such as the now classic “Mallett’s Mallet” \nSince then Timmy has hosted many successful shows and regularly makes guest appearances on other programmes where his entertaining opinions\, loud looks and good humour make him a popular guest. \nWith West End show producer Andrew Lloyd Webber\, Timmy Mallett formed the “band” Bombalurina\, reaching number 1 in the official UK charts whilst topping the charts in more than a dozen countries around the world. He’s worked with George Martin and featured in Skepta’s music video for the hit song\, ‘Rolex Sweep’ accompanying Skepta at the MOBO awards. \nTimmy is an accomplished artist who has had his work exhibited at various art galleries; enjoys cult status among students and young adults\, has sat on every seat at Man Utd and City; owns over 87 pairs of specs; built a pole house on the great barrier reef\, cycled thousands of miles around the coastline of England and Ireland\, and gave a break to Mike Myers & Chris Evans among others; debated at the Oxford Union and runs his own successful TV production company. \nInterviewer\, Jon Monie is a familiar face to West County audiences – either through his fifteen years as a presenter for HTV/ITV West\, or from his many comic pantomime performances. \nThis Christmas will be his 24th panto season\, having performed at Bath’s Theatre Royal over 1\,300 times. \nAs an award-winning writer he has scripted numerous pantomimes which are performed throughout the UK each year\, five children’s plays\, and is currently working on the book and lyrics of a new musical which is set to tour in 2027. \nRecent TV acting credits include The Nevers (HBO); Showtrial and The Outlaws (both BBC)\, and Bridgerton (Netflix). He will next be seen in Apple TV’s Star City. \nJon also regularly performs with Instant Wit\, the South West’s premier comedy improvisation company. \nJoin us for a fun-packed evening as Timmy shares some of his stories in his own imitable way. \nThis is an unreserved seated event
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-timmy-mallett/
LOCATION:Rook Lane Chapel\, Bath Street\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1DN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:TOM VECK - THE 5 STAR COMEDY MUSIC EXPERIENCE!
DESCRIPTION:Often compared to the likes of Flight of the Conchords\, Tim Minchin\, and Bo Burnham\, Tom Veck is a hilarious and inventive musical force who effortlessly blends the relatable with the ridiculous and the thought provoking. His five-star\, sellout show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023 drew widespread acclaim and had him put forward for Best Newcomer by The Space UK. Alongside the skilful and captivating delivery of his unique songs\, a Tom Veck show is full of surprises\, including the world’s crappest raffle (The Naffle)\, the Confessional Music Box (packed with real-life confessions from strangers turned into one-minute songs)\, and much\, much more. \nhttps://www.mindfulness-now.com/what-the-veck
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/tom-veck-the-5-star-comedy-music-experience/
LOCATION:The Three Swans\, 16-17 King Street\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music
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SUMMARY:PHIL ELLIS - BATH MAT
DESCRIPTION:Multi-award winning ‘comic genius’ (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4)\, Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Following his three big award wins at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, Phil presents his brand-new show ‘Bath Mat’\, jam packed with laugh-out-loud profound silliness\, superbly crafted gags and constant surprises. \n★★★★★ The Mirror \n‘Every moment he is on stage something funny\, and then funnier\, is happening.’\n★★★★★ TheScotsman \n‘The density of gags is impressive…Ellis in his prime’\n★★★★½ Chortle
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/phil-ellis-bath-mat/
LOCATION:Merlin Theatre & Ecos Outdoor Stage\, Bath Road\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 2HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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