Three youth productions come to the Merlin over the next month, with two well-loved musicals, plus a stage production of one of the 20th century’s iconic novels.
Merlin Youth Theatre and Tri.Art present Fame Jr on Wednesday 6th June at 7.30pm: The year is 1980.
With big dreams, Mabel, Carmen, Schlomo, Lambchops, Goody, Nick, Serena, Iris and Tyrone arrive at New York’s High School of Performing Arts. Follow this unlikely group of friends as they battle the highs and lows, and trials and tribulations of four years at stage school.
Selwood Academy bring their production of Bugsy Malone to the theatre from 21st-23rd June, with Allan Parker’s stage adaptation. Set in 1920s New York, the story follows the life of ex-boxer Bugsy Malone who is caught up in gang rivalry between Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. The show includes the Oscar-winning original score by Paul Williams including Bad Guys, My name is Tallulah and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam. Join Selwood as they dance, sing and splurge through this wonderful gangster caper, fun-packed and bursting with songs you’ll love!
Finally on July 3rd and 4th, Frome College presents Lord of the Flies, a stage adaptation of the William Golding novel by Nigel Williams, which tells of events following a plane crash on a deserted island, where the only survivors are a group of school students. What starts as a desert island adventure, quickly descends into a struggle for survival in a darkly sinister world of superstition and immorality.
Further details and booking at www.merlintheatre .co.uk or telephone 01373 465949.
![Town-wide programme brings month of social activities in May
A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
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A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams")
