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Kusanganisa + Young Waters
Posted on June 7, 2017
June 7, 2017
“Kusangansia” (the Shona word for ‘mixture’) is an intercultural collaboration between mbira player Chartwell Dutiro from Zimbabwe, guitarist Leandro Maia from Brazil, rock bassist Chris Blanden and jazz saxophonist Nick Sorensen. Their mesmeric music has enchanted audiences wherever […]
The Busquitos
Posted on June 7, 2017
June 7, 2017
The Busquitos are an absolute must for jazz fans and those who enjoy great music suffused with comedy. Hailing from the Netherlands, this hugely talented quartet bring their gypsy jazz instrumental virtuosity to Frome, between residencies at the […]
Praying for The Rain in Concert
Posted on June 7, 2017
June 7, 2017
Following last years sell out concert, Praying for the Rain return to Rook Lane Chapel for Frome Festival 2017. Known for their dynamic and compelling live performances, Pftr blend contemporary folk, roots and world music with irresistible rhythms, […]
The Handlebards Present… AS YOU LIKE IT
Posted on May 11, 2017
May 11, 2017
The world’s first cycling theatre company, The HandleBards, pedal from venue to venue with all the set, props and costume necessary to perform environmentally sustainable Shakespeare across the globe. Join their all-female troupe in the beautiful Rook Lane […]
Rook Lane Film Nights…PRISON
Posted on April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017
PRISON (FÄNGELSE) The new season of films at Rook Lane Chapel. Join us for a classic shown the best way. Ingmar Bergman’s cinematic experiment, made early in his cinematic career, holds a mirror to the film-making process: following […]
Mr Rook’s Speak Easy Presents…Little Red Riding Hood and Other Lost Girls
Posted on March 28, 2017
March 28, 2017
The fairy tale world is littered with girls who are lost or mislaid, and very few are as innocent as you might first imagine. Nell Phoenix strays from the path in search of young, and not so young, […]
Mr Rook’s Speak Easy Presents… The Bear’s Son by A Spell in Time
Posted on March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017
Mr Rook’s Speak Easy The Bear’s Son by A Spell in Time Performance storytelling for adults The acclaimed British-Bulgarian storytelling company A Spell in Time returns with earth-stirring tales of transformation from the wild and wonderful heart of […]
The Frukes…fundraising for Jamie Mines
Posted on March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017
The Frukes … raise money for Jamie Mines We will be celebrating the return of the Frome Independent Market and the sun (we hope) at Rook Lane with Frome’s very own Ukulele Club for an afternoon of great […]
Monocle & Vice
Posted on March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017
This is an evening not to be missed…Monocle & Vice. Join Screaming keating and Norte promotions at Rook Lane Chapel for a selection of the U.K’s best boylesque and cabaret acts. A decadent evening of entertainment with an […]
Peter Knight’s Gigspanner in Concert
Posted on January 13, 2017
January 13, 2017
“Many people said that this was one of the best gigs they’d ever been to. I’d agree with that. If you get a quarter of a chance to see them, go” Mike Harding. Since his departure from folk-rock […]
