Excitement is building throughout the town as this year’s Festival brochures make their appearance with an image of Jane Austen riding into town on a motorbike by Festival illustrator Sholto Walker.
Tickets will go on sale to Festival Friends on Friday 19th May at 9am, to the general public in person on Sunday 21st May, and online from Monday 22nd May.
“There are so many things to see and do and so many choices to make during the ten-day festival which runs from Friday 7th to Sunday 16th July,” said Festival director, Martin Dimery.
“Whether it’s classical music, comedy, opera, folk music, literary or children’s events, drama, exhibitions, walks or talks there is something for everyone. And many events are free or low cost.
“Highlights this year include Germaine Greer, Andy Parsons, Dutch Gypsy Jazz Quartet ‘The Busquitos’ and a talk from the Frome Tunnels team at the newly renovated Trinity Church – and many others.
“New to the Festival are tours of the ‘jewel in Frome’s crown’, historic St John’s Church with its Holy Well and unique external Via Crucis, and the Frome Food Assembly tasting extravaganza and pop-up market.
“Festival-goers are encouraged to try something new this year with many workshops to choose from, from Bollywood dancing to bee keeping.”
For the full line-up see the Festival brochure, website or app (to go live mid-May). Treasure Hunt clue sheets, Hidden Gardens maps, Edward Thomas event flyers and Open Studios brochures will all be available this year as downloads from the website.
For more details visit www.fromefestival.co.uk and www.cheeseandgrain.com or call 01373 455420
