Frome Festival 2008 : 4th-13th July 2008

Frome Festival News

Changes to the 2008 Printed Programme

Please note that there have been a few changes made to the Frome Festival 2008 programme, since the printed version was published. Follow the links to find out more about


CANCELLED / Altered Events

Literary

I am the great horse
EVENT CANCELLED -
With regret this event has been cancelled.

13:30-14:30
Doors 12:45

Frome Library

610

Other Music

Andy Fairweather Low
+ the Low Riders

EVENT CANCELLED -
With regret event cancelled due to illness.

20:30-23:00
Doors 20:00

Cheese & Grain

624

Classical Music

Louis de Bernières
Double Bill: Labels

EVENT CANCELLED

19:00

Merlin Theatre

807

Classical Music

Louis de Bernières Double Bill: Sunday Morning at the Centre of the World
Event Changed to:
Pip Utton presents:
The War of the Worlds

20:15

Merlin Theatre

814

 

As a late change to the published programme, having recently secured performing rights: Pip Utton will be now be presenting the world premiere of "The War of the Worlds", Jeff Wayne's musical version of the HG Wells  classic sci-fi story.
This replaces the previously advertised double bill.
The performance begins at 8.15.


Event Postponed

Workshops

From Festival Treasure Hunt
EVENT POSTPONED

from 4th July

Around Town

 

 

Due to unforseen circumstances the Frome Festival Treasure Hunt has been postponed until a later date. We are sorry to disappoint treasure seekers. Watch this space for news of when maps will be available.


Events that have SOLD OUT

Jazz Music

Quercus - Iain Ballamy / June Tabor / Huw Warren
See other Jazz Music events

19:30

Rook Lane Chapel

404

Talks & Walks

Frome's Ghoulish Goings-On!
See other Talks & Walks

23:30-00:45

Meeting point and information with the ticket

409

Talks & Walks

Talk & Visit: Tellisford Mill
See other Talks & Walks

14:30

Tellisford Mill

513

Classical Music

'What then is love?'
See other Classical events

21:00
Doors 20:30

Rook Lane Chapel

520

Workshops

Children's Circus skills with Firestar Circus Arts
See other Workshops
Please note change in advertised time.

11:00-12:00
13:30-14:30

Trinity Hall

607

Workshops

Workshop: Glass Blowing
See other Workshops

11:00-13:30

The Garages, The Retreat

608

Comedy, Dance & Drama

Ken Dodd
See other Comedy events

19:00 - late
Doors 18:30

Memorial Theatre

621

Talks & Walks

Walk & Talk Frome Tunnels
See other Talks & Walks

18:00

Meeting point and information with the ticket.

704

Film and Film & Music

FILM PREMIERE- Quince, Venison and Peas:
a 17th-Century Frome feast

See other Film events

18:00-19:30

The Lamb Inn

705

Talks & Walks

Walk & Talk: Lost Pubs of Frome
See other Talks & Walks

18:00

Meeting point and information with the ticket

806

Comedy, Dance & Drama

Paul Merton's Impro Chums
See other Comedy events

19:30

Memorial Theatre

811

Talks & Walks

Walk & Talk Frome Tunnels
See other Talks & Walks

18:00

Meeting point and information with the ticket.

907

Talks & Walks

Walk & Talk Frome Tunnels
See other Talks & Walks

11:00

Meeting point and information with the ticket.

1203

Talks & Walks

Medicinal Herb Walk
See other Talks & Walks

14:00-16:00

Vallis Farm

1309


Changes to Event Information & Price

Comedy, Dance & Drama

Moving Words

10:00-11:30

Trinity Hall

401

 

New Event Information:
Fascinated or annoyed by them mistake's we always make in English?
Are less people making them or more of us?
Are we more free with the way wear using English?
This is a workshop where participants can have fun exploring English language complexities through movement and dance.
Suitable for the complete beginner in dance.
Price: £5 / Update: £3

Comedy, Dance & Drama

Moving Words *

19:00-20:30

Trinity Hall

403

 

New Event Information:
* Workshop for English as a second language speakers
This is a workshop where participants with English as a second language can have fun exploring some aspects of the language through creative movement and dance.
Suitable for the beginner or experienced in dance and English.
Price: £5 / Update: £3


Miscellaneous

Shared Planet Day

10:30-15:00

The Key Centre,
Keyford

506

 

New Event Information:
Discover a world of difference with Mendip Housing. Find out how you can make a difference to your home, your community and the planet at our free family fun day. There'll be fun stuff to try, delicious food and the chance to win prizes on the day.
Price: £3.50 / Update: Free


Changes to Advertised Time

Workshops

Children's Circus skills with Firestar Circus Arts

11:00-12:00
13:30-14:30

Trinity Hall

607

 

Please note change in advertised time.


Concession Price Added

Other Music

Acoustic Plus

Doors 20:30

Cheese & Grain

519

 

Price: £4 / Update: £2 Concessions


Film and Film & Music

Electric Silents: Live Film and Music

19:30-22:00

Merlin Theatre

622

 

Price: £5 / Update: £3 Concessions


Classical Music

Frome Symphony's Film Favourites

19:30

St John's Church

708

 

Price: £8 / Update: £5 Concessions


Green

Green Is The New Black: Fashion Show and Auction

19:30-23:00
Doors 19:00

Cheese & Grain

810

 

Price: In Advance £5 / Update: £3 Concession
On Door £7 / £5 Concession


Classical Music

A Summertime Rhapsody

18:00-19:00
Doors 17:30

Christ Church

904

 

Price: £7 / Update: £5 Concessions


Comedy, Dance & Drama

Blue Remembered Hills
Also Event Codes:
1004 / 1107 / 1214

19:30-20:30
Doors 18:00

Blue House

908

 

Price: £6 / Update: £5 Concessions


Other Music

Lucid Lounge

22:00-01:00

Masonic Hall

914

 

Price: £3 / Update: £2 Concessions


Classical Music

Mozart the Violinist, and His Sonatas

15:00-17:00
Doors 14:30

Rook Lane Chapel

1312

 

Price: £9 / Update: £6 for students