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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Rook Lane Spring Brochure

Posted on January 26, 2012

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Lauren Davies has designed yet another bright, cheery, seasonal brochure for Rook Lane Arts: Check out the January and February events below: And look out for the paper brochure around Frome and the surrounding villages for info about […]

David Hockney: A Bigger Picture

Posted on January 24, 2012

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Very much looking forward to seeing David Hockney’s A Bigger picture exhibition at the Royal Academy. See here for more info.

Angel Poetry

Posted on January 20, 2012

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Last October, sculptor Tom Lomax brought his exhibition ‘A Week of Angels’ to Rook Lane Chapel. A combination of bronzes, 3D prints, maquettes and 2D prints – his colourful work was seeped with mythological references and enlightening concepts. […]

Blues for Annie

Posted on January 16, 2012

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As today is supposedly Blue Monday – and I’m Annie – I thought I’d post a video of Helen Barrett’s performance of Blues for Annie at Rook Lane back in October: Blues for Annie (Though, it must be […]

Rook Lane becomes The Rialto

Posted on January 11, 2012

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On Sunday 29 January, Rook Lane will become The Rialto for a special cinematic treat: a screening of the rarely-seen silent film STREET ANGEL with live, improvised piano accompaniment. Frank Borzage’s 1928 tale of “human souls made great […]

Taking Inspiration from the Great Outdoors

Posted on January 10, 2012

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After a recent trip to Wales, staying in Artists View – a rustic barn in the middle of the countryside – and braving the strong winds, pouring rain and pelting hale, I returned to Frome feeling somewhat refreshed. […]

Rook Lane Chapel

Available to the community as the perfect setting to showcase skills and artistic talent, this prestigious venue is used for performances and exhibitions.

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This magnificent Grade I listed building in the heart of Frome, Somerset provides the most elegant and timeless of surroundings for your special day.

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