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CONTACT IMPROVISATION

Contact improvisation is a form of improvised partner dancing that has been developing internationally since 1972.

Join Frome Writers’ Collective at Frome’s acclaimed Small Publishers’ Fair – a day for readers, writers, publishers, artists, illustrators and visitors of all ages – with books and small press publications to interest, excite and buy.

PHOTO|FROME DSLR/MIRRORLESS PHOTO WALK

David Chedgy is a lifelong Frome-based local photographer who knows the town inside and out. Join him in exploring through some of the town’s most photographically interesting & unknown spots, finishing with time for a chat and refreshments.

THE RAGGEDY MEN

Kicking off The Sun’s Frome Festival programme The Raggedy Men never disappoint! It’s punk…but not as you know it.

BACH BY CANDLELIGHT

Experience the beautiful, sacred music of J. S. Bach in this half-hour, candlelit performance. Enjoy two of his most famous motets, ‘Komm, Jesu, komm’ and ‘Singet dem Herren’ with cello and chamber organ accompaniment.

BACK WOOD REDEEMERS / DRY WHITE BONES

Tequila-soaked double billing to kick off The Cornerhouse’s Festival programme. An evening of dirty rock ‘n’ roll, dark country, twisted blues, hot chilli sauce and funky garlic mayo from rusty throated Back Wood Redeemers and Dry White Bones.

TWO PLAYS SET ON A COASTAL PATH

On a cliff top path overlooking the sea, weary walkers find a bench with fine views across the water. Over two different plays, Lil Jill and Keep Breathing, four different people encounter each other.

ALBERTA CROSS

Alberta Cross’ anthemic Americana-tinged songs possess a vulnerability and earthiness, pushing the boundaries of alternative rock

FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE

Ecstatic dance is a liberating, alcohol-free experience where there are no choreographed steps and no expectations – only pure, unbridled self-expression

THE BIG O’CAJUN FEAT. JOLI BLON

Join The Big O’Cajun on the opening night of the Festival. Joli Blon play traditional dance music from the swamps of Louisiana featuring accordion, fiddle and gutsy, driving guitar.

SOUNDHOUSE SESSIONS AT MAKERS’ YARD

In the intimate and creative setting of Makers’ Yard in Lower Keyford, Soundhouse Sessions launches with three of the most interesting acts from the Frome grassroots scene – Ma Polaine, Lorikeet and Izzy Yardley.

CARBON 14 DATING – FROM THE TURIN SHROUD TO ÖTZI THE ICEMAN – SOLD OUT

How old is this old bone and how could we find out? Historical artefacts that were once alive can be analysed using Carbon 14 dating techniques.