Coming up at the Memorial

THE Memorial Theatre lineup is jam-packed with music and entertainment for the start of the year.

Friday 15th March – BINGO At the Assembly Rooms – doors open 6.30pm; eyes down 7.30pm.

“After the successes of our Christmas Bingo, we’re having another on Friday 15th March. It will be held at The Assembly Rooms which is situated behind Frome Memorial Theatre (free parking).

“Cash prizes and other great prizes. £1 entry fee towards the Memorial Theatre Restoration Fund. Bingo tickets on sale at the venue and the bar will be open from 7.00pm for hot and cold refreshments, snacks available too.”

Saturday 16th March 7.30pm- Gaelforce Dance. 

Gaelforce Dance, the international phenomenal Irish dance show is delighted to be performing in the UK in 2019, to once again enchant audiences nationwide.

Gaelforce Dance, the celebration of Irish dance, music and song, has dynamically tapped its way into the beating hearts of millions of audience members worldwide since its inception in 1999. This dance spectacular has enjoyed tremendous success on a global scale performing in over 30 countries, across 4 continents and playing to over 2 million people.

Gaelforce Dance is the story of two lovers, Lorcan and Aisling who, as our tale begins, are blissfully unaware of the passion that will erupt between them, leading the lovers into a maelstrom of forbidden love and their community into a cauldron of hate. As the story begins, a chance meeting sparks the ill-fated affair where broken loyalties and jealousy tear two brothers apart. Only after the ultimate tragedy are the brothers once more united. 

Produced by Michael Durkan and choreographed by Richard Griffin, Gaelforce Dance is a highly acclaimed show that expertly weaves intricate choreography, thundering rhythms, enchanting melodies and a compelling storyline into a stirring tale of love, passion and tragedy. It is due to these incredibly innovative elements that in 2010 Gaelforce Dance was the winner of IQ Magazine’s ‘Limelight Award’ for Best Dance Spectacular, beating all other Irish dance shows in its category.

2019 will be an exciting new year for Gaelforce Dance, with exhilarating new choreography and the inclusion of new dance numbers. This year Gaelforce Dance is going to be bigger and brighter, with glittering new production, exciting new costumes and electrifying music and songs. “We aim to be different from other shows; we are more theatrical. We operate by a very sharp edge which it is very challenging for our dancers, but the experience of our show is irreplaceable and much more emotional and immediate,” says Richard Griffin.

“Gaelforce Dance takes the audience right to the edge with its perfect mix of traditional and contemporary Irish dance music. It fuses a classic love tale in a spectacle of star-studded quality that is Irish dancing at its raw and energetic best.” Tickets £22, Concessions £18

Saturday 23rd March  7.30pm- Rule The World with Tony as Robbie. 

Back by popular demand for a fifth time! Rule The World has been recognised as the Number One Take That tribute act in the world. They appeared alongside Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters and THE REAL TAKE THAT on BBC1’s ‘The Graham Norton Show’. After hearing Dan Maines speak, a stunned Gary Barlow said in amazement “He sounds like me!” Gary then also praised the band saying “These guys are good!”

This year will also feature the return of Tony Lewis as “Robbie”. The show is an accurate portrayal of a Take That concert and features all the biggest hits including ‘Never Forget’, ‘Greatest Day’, ‘Back For Good’, ‘Relight My Fire’, ‘Everything Changes’, ‘Shine’, ‘Pray’ and many more.

Raising funds with “Smile With Siddy.” Tickets £20, over 60s £19, under 16s £18.

Tuesday 26th March 7.30pm- An Evening Shared with Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan.

Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan are joining forces to split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand up and impressions. Drawing on their wealth of experience the two masters of comedy present a show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be missed. 

When the pair first teamed up last year for a one-off festival appearance it proved a match made in comedy heaven and the chance to work together again was simply too good to miss. Splitting the evening between them, the mix of Jasper’s inimitable stand up and Alistair’s peerless impressions is a terrific experience for the audience and the artists alike. 

Jasper took a break from live performance after a 40-year career that has taken him around the globe and seen him showered with awards including the prestigious BBC TV Personality of the Year and the British Comedy Awards Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2003 Jasper was awarded an OBE in Her Majesty’s New Year’s Honours List, in recognition of his outstanding work for charity. 

He’s back now for what may be his final live shows, and thrilled to be working with Alistair. “After last year we both wanted to do more together. For me the chance to work with such an accomplished performer as Alistair is a dream come true. Just past my 70th year, this might be my last series of shows. It means I can go out on a high in the best comedy company.”

Don’t miss this chance to see the godfather of British comedy Jasper Carrott and Britain’s leading comedy impressionist at the top of their game, having a blast and delighting audiences in their unique ways. Age advisory 14+ Tickets £27.50

Saturday 6th April 7.30pm- Jive Talkin’ perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert.

The timeless repertoire of the Bee Gees is brought to life in this stunning stage production that is taking the country by storm. This charismatic ensemble boasts stars from TV and London’s West End and is fronted by real-life family members Darren, Gary and Jack Simmons making for an unrivalled vocal harmony blend.

Backed up by a stunning band and live string section, you will be taken on an emotional journey from tender orchestrated 60s classics such as Massachusetts and Words, to the 70s’ Disco classics such as Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive and Tragedy.

An unforgettable evening that will have you both reaching for your handkerchiefs and dancing in the aisles. Tickets £20.