Rook Lane Blog

April 8, 2019

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 at Rook Lane for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ’The Tempest’ like none other. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter.

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.

February 11, 2019

With an avid following from the days in his former band Gomez, singer/songwriter Ben is returning to Frome to share more of his solo material plus a few songs from the Gomez back catalogue. He will be coming back to Frome following last year’s well-received and sell-out show here and the tour with his bandmates celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Mercury Prize winning album Bring it On.

January 10, 2019

We have a selection of workshops, play along sessions, open mic and battle of the bands for you to enjoy. You won’t be able to do everything – but it will be fun trying. Details will be printed nearer the day but activities are likely to be between 2 pm and 6 pm with the concert between 6.30 and 10 pm. Reception will open at 12 noon and workshops can be booked on the day only.

December 18, 2018

AQUINAS PIANO TRIO has established itself as one of Britain’s most sought-after chamber groups, and it’s not hard to see why! Their thoughtful programmes combine flawless playing, poise, fabulous ensemble and pure joy. We’re delighted to welcome them back to Frome in what promises to be another splendid performance
Haydn Piano Trio in E major XV:28 Mendelssohn Piano Trio No.1 in D minor opus 49 and after the interval Schumann Piano Trio No.2 in F major opus 80

December 18, 2018

Proving her “intoxicating combination of power and grace” (Toronto Star), internationally renowned baroque violinist Rachel Podger has established herself as a leading interpreter of the music of the Baroque and Classical periods.

December 17, 2018

I am delighted to return to the wonderful Rook Lane Chapel in Frome. I absolutely love it there. This will be a solo program including music by Villa-Lobos and J S Bach, as well as the lesser known Hector Ayala and Leo Brouwer.

December 17, 2018

Set aside memories of school recorders – this is like nothing you’ve heard before!  Featuring five of the UK’s leading specialist professional artists, Fontanella entertains audiences of all ages in a programme designed to bring the history of this remarkable instrument to life.  Let Fontanella blow away those Winter blues with their captivating performance

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.

September 25, 2018

Introducing the promising young counter-tenor Erik Kallo accompanied by Daniel Frizzel, lute