Rook Lane Blog

May 2, 2025

Wasted degree in opera. Teacher’s Pet. Born in Kent, raised in Japan. Amy’s new show is a witty musical comedy about bringing your heartfelt teenage lyrics to life. Come along for a deep dive into a disastrous and hilarious series of events in this messy modern world. Expect bangers.

May 13, 2024

Amy is an award-winning comedian as heard on BBC Radio 4. Armed with her mini keyboard and an opera degree that’s never been useful, she’s on the hunt for a new job. You may pity her, you may love her but you will definitely want to employ her. Expect banging pop songs, live networking and a world class singing voice.

June 7, 2021

Join stand up comedian and impressionist Rose Wadham plus the coterie of characters who live in her head as she addresses the problem of vegan Vikings, frustrated yoga teachers, bad mothers, village life, foreplay, pointless beauty rituals, teenage dogs, schadenfreude, art galleries, feet, and her irrational fear of cleaning ladies. 

March 20, 2019

Fashionably menopausal character comedian Rose Wadham takes a hilarious look at the absurdities of regret – making darkly comic light of the terrible life choices made by 5 extraordinary women.

October 5, 2018

Come along for the first and unique comedy evening brought to Frome by Pop-up Comedy, and hosted by Jarred Christmas and
world-champion beatboxer Hobbit. It promises to be something for everyone with a mix of sketches, stand-up, improv and music.

February 3, 2014

Peter Gill pays homage to Noel Coward in an evening of delectably delivered music and comedy.

May 8, 2013

A rare treat to round off our Frome Festival Programme – Prunella Scales talks to Leo Aylen in this touching and funny performance.

May 8, 2013

An impressive one-man show in which actor Jack Klaff plays an exhaustive list of personalities in an intricate performance boasting some funny moments, and some clever ones.