CABARET impresario and stand-up comedian, Rose Wadham, is holding a cabaret in Mells Tithe Barn on Saturday 17th December in aid of Frome-based charity Fair Frome, which provides practical support for people in need.
This will be the third time that Rosie’s cabaret has come to Mells and the event ruffled some local feathers the last time it was held in 2018. Described by Rosie as ‘a night of eye-popping extravagance’ and promising a concoction of entertainment not often seen in a Somerset village, it proved too much for some Mells residents.
Rosie received an anonymous phone call and posters in the village were defaced or simply disappeared.
In a bid for artistic freedom, Rosie took her story to BBC Radio Somerset and defended herself and the show. In the end, the cabaret went ahead with many folks of Mells in attendance and a fantastic night was had by all.
Rosie said, “At 7pm on Saturday 17th December, the picturesque and respectable 15th Century village of Mells will once again be thrown into cultural turmoil.”
A pole dancer, two disco divas, three stand-up comedians, a DJ, an opera singer, a burlesque artiste, a ‘drunk bride’ hula hoopist and the irrepressible Rosie will gather in the Tithe Barn to delight their audience with a celebration of grace, song, groove, sensuality and downright madness.
Organisers say, “£30 buys you an entire evening’s entertainment, a glass of champagne and canapes on arrival, plus homemade mince pies. There is also a cash bar. And it is all for a wonderful cause. Proceeds will go to Fair Frome in Frome, providing practical support for people in need such as food, furniture and appliances.”
Rosie said, “It’ll be a memorable fun-d-raising extravaganza. Miss this and you may as well go to bed for Christmas. Be quick, as tickets are selling like hotcakes.”
Tickets for the cabaret can be purchased from Mells Village Shop, or online from the Bookwhen event page at https://bookwhen.com/rosiescabaret 2022
