Rook Lane Blog

February 12, 2026

The singers and the 7-piece band, that brought ‘Local Cohen’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and ‘Can’t Keep It In’ to the stage in Bradford on Avon and Frome, now present the songs of Elton John performed in a live show called ‘Feel The Love Tonight’.
Songs including Rocket Man, Candle In The Wind, Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting and Your Song will have you singing along.
The songs will be performed in two sets with an interval.

February 12, 2026

An extraordinary journey from shock and pain to profound love, the Grief Opera may be the most emotional show you see this year. When rock musician George Linacre died by suicide, his father Nigel started to write.  And Vladimir Miller, a contemporary music band leader, began composing using George’s bass rhythms. Together, they created the Grief Opera.

January 8, 2026

A night of dancing to traditional folk tunes, with all your favourite ceilidh dances, alongside a raffle and bar, to raise funds for FML

The annual Frome’s Missing Links ceilidh is always a fun night, offfering a chance to socialise and dance and help raise funds at the same time. This year, the event falls on 14th February, so make it special night for your loved one – or grab some friends and bring some cheer to the cold February night.

December 5, 2025

Winner of BBC Scotland’s Young Classical Musician of 2025. Sofia is sure to dazzle and delight with an enourmous variety of sounds. Her programme features arrangements of pieces by composers from Bach to Albeniz.

December 5, 2025

A mesmeric trio of voices at ounce timeless and ultra modern, Voice performs ‘Patterns of Love’, songs exploring the beauty, heartache and humour of love, from medieval to contemporary.
“Brilliant trio…sensational singers” The Choir, BBC Radio 3 – Sara Mohr-Pietsch

December 5, 2025

An introduction to this family of stringed instruments popular in the 17th & 18th centuries. Joanna and Arngeir play beatutiful works from the Baroque era.
‘Outstanding among the instrumental contributions’ Early Music Today
‘Joanna Levine’s viola da gamba solo took some beating’ The Times

December 5, 2025

Ruth Rogers violin | Katherine Jenkinson cello | Martin Cousin piano make up the Aquinas Piano Trio. Described in published reviews as “enormously impressive”, “flawless”, and “captivating”, the Aquinas Piano Trio ventures beyond its usual prestigious venues, including the Wigmore Hall and King’s Place in London and returns to Frome. they bring you a tinefuland joyful programme -just the thing to brighten a gloomy winter afternoon!

September 19, 2025

Local composer Verity Standen has been working with Terrestrial to interview Frome residents with very different life experiences and perspectives on the town. The conversations have been wide-ranging: from daily life to past adventures and ideas for the future. Verity has then created an original piece of vocal music inspired by each person’s stories. These songs will be performed live for the first time by an ensemble of wonderful singers. Expect rich a cappella harmony and beautiful details of everyday life.

August 12, 2025

SOLD OUT Join Ali Burns and Jennie Fisk for a day of glorious a-cappella harmony singing in the lovely Rook Lane Chapel, Frome 

A day of glorious harmony singing with truly inspiring song leader and composer Ali Burns joined by co-leader, the lovely Jennie Fisk. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or consider yourself a novice, this workshop is perfect for all levels. Songs will be taught by ear in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

August 7, 2025

We are delighted to bring you the Fiora String Quartet for our special concert for this series. Thier programme includes quartets by Mozart and Grieg.