Rook Lane Blog

May 2, 2025

A screening of cameraman Jono Ekin’s intimate video diary documenting his incredible journey on a 1965 Royal Enfield motorcycle, travelling from India through Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, and into Europe in 1999. This educational and humorous film was previously broadcast on SKY TV’s Destination Adventure. £10 of each ticket sale will go to Medicine Aid for Palestinians.

May 2, 2025

Explore exhibitions and selection of three thought provoking films. 25 Million Stitches discusses human displacement, Jus d’orange explores humanity’s delicate relationship with nature, and Heal The Land captures a transformation of former livestock farm into a resilient haven for wildlife recovery. 

May 2, 2025

Join rising star Chris Brain for an evening of contemporary folk music inspired by the outdoors. Chris is supported by Ryan Deakin, a Bert Jansch Foundation Young Artist, who recently recorded his eclectic
mix of folk rock, country blues and ragtime at Frome’s Bert Jansch Studio

March 14, 2025

Guy Chambers presents an evening to join him in his world of songwriting over a 40 year career. While playing arrangements of songs he has written over the years, including such classics as ‘Angels’ and ‘Feel’, he will tell the stories behind these songs in his own unique way. He will also share hilarious anecdotes spanning his early years as a sideman in Aztec Camera, The Waterboys, World Party, and his own band, The Lemon Trees. A lyric will be written (and signed!) and a video is made of the performance that is shared on his social media channels. Watch and marvel as a new composition is created right before your eyes!

May 20, 2024

Lynn Barber is one of the best loved – and most notorious – journalists and interviewers in the country. She began her career at Penthouse, moving on to the Independent on Sunday, The Observer and The Telegraph. Join Lynn as she discusses the tales from her book A Little Art History.

May 19, 2024

Join this family-friendly rave where you can encourage your kids to get on the dance floor and listen to  some heavy beats in a safe environment! There will be a bouncy castle, tuck shop, and a fantastic Glitter Temple to help your little ravers look the part.

May 13, 2024

For over a quarter of a century, multi-award winning folk duo Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have  developed a partnership that has proved personal, permanent and pivotal. From their early days in folk supergroup “Equation”, this multi award-winning musical couple continue to exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music

May 13, 2024

Come and enjoy this special connection as Cacao Carrier and Intuitive Health Coach Ali Hutchinson and Sound Healer Jae Garaway lead you on a journey to find your heart and connect with yourself through sound and cacao

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.

May 13, 2024

A stellar selection of Frome’s community of talented musicians will give their take on the world’s great songwriters. Enjoy Keren’s delicious mezze and dessert included in the ticket price. Proceeds help WHY support people affected or bereaved by cancer and lifethreatening conditions.