Our next play reading, on Monday 14th October, is Terence Rattigan’s last play,
Cause Celèbre
For more details, and to reserve a place, please Visit the Play Readings page
COMING SOON!
OUR NEXT PRODUCTION IS
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Our autumn production will run from 21st-23rd November 2024, at the Merlin Theatre, Frome directed by Andy Cork
You can book tickets via the link below:
This November, Frome Drama is bringing to life Robert Tressell’s 1914 classic of working class literature,The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist, in a critically acclaimed stage adaptation by Stephen Lowe.
The story features a group of painters and decorators as they renovate a townhouse, and their struggle for survival in a complacent and stagnating Edwardian England. It was one of the first truly imaginative portrayals of life written from a working class perspective, and through humour and sharply observed characterisations, provides a witty and much quoted defence of socialist ideas.
Stephen Lowe’s 1983 vivid adaptation packs political conjuring tricks alongside live music and song, to breathe life into the story and the many familiar and infamous characters from the book.
Passionate, highly entertaining and gloriously funny, this story lays bare the many social injustices perpetrated on these men, whilst capturing their individual characters with touching truth to life. Described by George Orwell as “a book everyone should read”, whatever your personal politics, this is the play everyone should see.
It promises to be a fun, entertaining and stimulating evening of theatrical joy that you won’t want to miss. Come join the party!
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WANT TO GET INVOLVED WITH FROME DRAMA?
There are are still chances to help out backstage for our current production, or you can get involved either on or backstage in next season’s shows. We will shortly be looking for a production team for our next production in April 2025 so if you’d like to be part of it please do contact us at fromedramaclub@hotmail.com or via our social media. You need to be a member to take part in a production and you can join here if you’re interested
Our next production… 3rd-5th April 2025
Gaslight
by Patrick Hamilton
directed by Richard Thomas
More details of audition dates will be available shortly, please see our future productions page.
Frome Drama’s auditions are open to all, and we’ll also be looking for lots of people to get involved on the production side. If you’re interested in getting involved, you can email us at fromedramaclub@hotmail.com
New Season Director Call Out
We will soon be planning our upcoming Play Seasons for 2026 for Frome Drama and are always seeking creative, enthusiastic and ambitious directors.
For further details visit New Season Directors Wanted or email: fromedramaclub@hotmail.com
Frome Drama regularly updates a list of plays that prospective directors might like to consider taking on. It’s primarily there to give an idea of the general vision and ambition of the club, but if you’d like to tackle anything on the list, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You’ll find the list, and more information here.