THIS WEEK!
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd November 2024 7.30pm
Merlin Theatre, Frome
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 lots of opportunities to get involved backstage for our Spring production, Gaslight and auditions are coming up in November (see below). We are currently putting together a production team 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
Or if you’re interested in being involved later in 2025 there are two more shows next season in July and November so do get in touch and watch this space!
Upcoming Auditions – Thursday 28th November 7pm
Our next production… 3rd-5th April 2025
Gaslight
by Patrick Hamilton
directed by Richard Thomas
A full breakdown of characters and further details on 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
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Playreading and Members’ Christmas drinks
Monday 9th December
7pm in the Merlin Theatre Foyer
One Million Tiny Plays about Britain
by Craig Taylor
Come and get a taste of our Frome Festival production for July 2025 and hear a bit about it from the directors, Liz Hume & Sarah Curwen.
And then join us in the bar for some festive drinks and nibbles to catch up with friends old and new…
For more details, and to reserve a place, please Visit the Play Readings page
Rose Bowl Award nomination!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of our Spring 2024 production of A Bunch of Amateurs! The production has received a nomination as part of The Rose Bowl Awards – see more on our news page
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.