Cheese and Grain

01/11/2026

Two giants of post-punk and punk rock history collide for one unforgettable night as Skids and Theatre of Hate bring decades of anthems, energy and attitude to Frome!

The Skids / Theatre Of Hate

Friday 13rd November
Cheese and Grain, Frome
£33.50 advance (+ standard service charge)

Two era defining artists SKIDS & THEATRE OF HATE come together this autumn for an explosive UK co-headline tour.

The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent single the band were played by John Peel, supported The Clash in concert and then were signed to Virgin Records in 1978. Their first singles were “Sweet Surburbia”, “The Saints are Coming” and “Into the Valley”

The current Skids line up sees the lineup stripped back to a 4 piece with Richard Jobson, Peter Byrchmore (Membranes), Hernandez (Drums) & Connor Whyte (Guitar).

Kirk Brandon formed THEATRE OF HATE from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack. Joining Kirk on vocals were notable punk musician

Theatre Of Hate’s debut double-A-side single, “Legion”/”Original Sin”, topped the independent chart in 1980, and “Westworld”, their debut album, produced by Mick Jones from The Clash and released in 1982, held the number one position for 21 weeks. The single taken from the album, “Do You Believe In The West- world?” has become an anthem and is still widely played in clubs and on international radio, as well as featuring on numerous compilation albums.

Theatre Of Hate imploded in 1982, with Kirk taking Stan forward to form Spear Of Destiny, but the band has resurfaced over the years to play some very special shows across the UK, Europe and the USA. The band now have a settled line up of Kirk Brandon, Stan Stammers, Chris Bell & Clive Osborne who astound their loyal fanbase with high-octane live shows featuring new songs and classics from their back catalogue.

Presented by The Pad Presents

01/11/2026

Two of the most iconic sounds of the late ’70s and early ’80s come together as A Band Called Malice and The Specialised return by popular demand!

A Band Called Malice + The Specialised

Friday 13th February
Cheese and Grain, Frome
£18 advance (+ standard service charge)

Expect a night packed with Mod classics, 2Tone anthems, punk energy and some of the greatest British songs of the era.

A Band Called Malice have built a reputation as one of the UK’s leading tributes to The Jam, recreating the energy, aggression, passion and soul of Weller, Foxton and Buckler at their electrifying best.

Alongside the huge hits, they dig deeper into B-sides and album favourites rarely performed by other Jam tributes, making this one for serious fans as well as anyone who loves classics including Going Underground, Town Called Malice, In The City, Start! and The Eton Ri**es.

Joining them are The Specialised, celebrating the unmistakable Coventry sound of The Specials and the 2Tone era.

Expect ska classics including Gangsters, A Message to You Rudy, Too Much Too Young, Ghost Town, Rat Race and Concrete Jungle, delivered with all the attitude, energy and sheer fun the music deserves.

Presented by Hit Or Miss

30/10/2026

📚 POETRY, COMEDY & A HORSE IN AN EGG? 🥚🐴
One of the UK's best-loved poets, Brian Bilston, is coming to the Cheese and Grain in Frome with his brilliantly titled new show, 'How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside'!

With over 500,000 social media followers, bestselling poetry collections and sell-out shows across the country, Brian has become a literary sensation thanks to his wonderfully witty, clever and often hilarious take on everyday life.

Expect an evening packed with laughter, wordplay and plenty of poetic surprises as Brian explores the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry.

Thursday 6th May 2027
Cheese and Grain, Frome
£24 advance (+ standard service charge)
All seated
Doors 7pm | Show 7.30pm

30/10/2026

🎭 NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎭

NIGEL HAVERS: TALKING B*LL*CKS – LIVE IN FROME!

One of Britain's best-loved actors is coming to the Cheese and Grain for an unforgettable evening of showbiz stories, laughter and behind-the-scenes gossip!

Following a hugely successful 2026 tour, Nigel Havers is back on the road, taking audiences on a wonderfully entertaining journey through five decades in showbusiness.

From Chariots of Fire and Empire of the Sun to Downton Abbey, Coronation Street, the West End and his legendary London Palladium pantomimes, Nigel has certainly got a few stories to tell!

Expect tales of triumph and disaster, hilarious anecdotes, a little nostalgia, plenty of charm and, of course, a fair bit of talking b*ll*cks!

As Julian Clary puts it: "BUY NOW BEFORE RIGOR MORTIS SETS IN!"

Tuesday 9th March 2027
Cheese and Grain, Frome
£39 advance (+ standard service charge)
All seated

🚨 TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER AT 10AM!

Don't miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening in the company of one of Britain's most recognisable and entertaining actors!

Presented by Hit Or Miss & Phil McIntyre Entertainments

29/10/2026

After almost ten years away, hip-hop icon and DJ pioneer Grandmaster Flash makes his long-awaited return to Frome with The Four Elements Tour this Friday!

Grandmaster Flash
The Four Elements Tour
+ special guests Creatures Of Habit

Friday 30th October
Cheese and Grain, Frome
£26 advance (+ standard service charge)

Grandmaster Flash isn’t just a hip-hop legend; he helped invent the culture.

Born and raised in the South Bronx, Flash revolutionised DJing by turning the turntable into a musical instrument and creating techniques that changed music forever. As the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, his influence can be heard in every generation of DJs and producers.

The Four Elements Tour is more than a concert; it’s a celebration of the birth of hip-hop. Through legendary DJ skills, rare archival footage, music, and storytelling, Grandmaster Flash takes audiences on an unforgettable journey through the four pillars of the culture: DJing, MCing, B-Boying, and Graffiti.

Experience hip-hop history from one of the pioneers who created it.

Presented by Hit Or Miss
Facebook event Grandmaster Flash : The Four Elements Tour - Cheese and Grain, Frome

28/10/2026

🎃 CALLING ALL THE MONSTERS! 👻

This one's for all the boys and ghouls; we’ve got a Halloween event you won’t want to miss!

Join us at the Cheese and Grain in Frome for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun, raising money for Purple Elephant.

🎸 LIVE MUSIC UPDATE! 🎸
The Bust-Ed Experience will now be performing LIVE between 5PM – 6PM, bringing all your favourite Busted anthems to our Halloween celebrations!

👻 WHAT’S IN STORE?

🎨 Spooky crafts & Halloween activities

🎶 A kids rave to dance the scares away!

🍬 Safe trick-or-treating, where children can approach our friendly staff for treats instead of knocking on people's doors!

🎸 The Busted Experience performing LIVE from 5pm – 6pm!

🎃 Lots of Halloween fun for little monsters and their grown-ups!

🎟️ FREE ENTRY – donations welcome!

This event is all about bringing our community together for some Halloween magic while supporting the amazing work of Purple Elephant and the children and families they help. Every donation, big or small, is hugely appreciated!

📍 Cheese and Grain, Frome

🕒 3pm – 6pm

📅 Saturday 31st October

Get those costumes ready, practise your spookiest dance moves, and come join the monster party!

🎃 CALLING ALL THE MONSTERS… WILL WE SEE YOU THERE?! 👻

28/10/2026

🚨 NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨
The Wittering Whitehalls - Michael & Hilary Whitehall
Recollections May Vary

Thursday 25th March
Cheese and Grain, Frome
£31 advance (+ standard service charge)
All seated

Tickets on sale:
C&G Friends pre-sale Thursday 29th October
General on sale Friday 30th October from 10am

Join Michael Whitehall as he meanders behind the scenes of his fifty years in show business, sharing stories and gossip, including a later life career as his son Jack Whitehall’s sidekick, on five series of their hit Netflix show Travels With My Father. He is prone to confabulation, manufacturing memories to fill in the gaps, but happily, his wife Hilary will be there as fact checker to provide details and correct any false memories, as recollections will most certainly vary.

Presented by Phil McIntyre Entertainments & Gm3|Music

27/10/2026

Fleetwood Bac

Saturday 5th December
Cheese and Grain, Frome
£26.50 advance (+ standard service charge)

Over the many years Fleetwood Bac has been together the band has received rave reviews from ‘The Stage’ newspaper, the U.K.s leading Fleetwood Mac fansites, the official Stevie Nicks website; and from ecstatic audiences wherever the band played, wowing audiences as far afield as Dubai, St. Tropez, the Cayman Islands and Monte Carlo, and twice selling out the world-famous Minack Theatre in Cornwall.

Fleetwood Bac has also been rated by The Times newspaper as one of the U.K.’s top 5 tributes, alongside The Bootleg Beatles, Bjorn Again and the Counterfeit Stones. Fans have included original Mac bassist and biographer Bob Brunning, who joined the band several times on stage, and Peter Green’s official biographer Martin Celmins.

The sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with passion and energy, the band have built up an excellent reputation amongst Mac fans through numerous tours, festival appearances, corporate events and TV and radio slots all over the U.K. and Europe.

The Fleetwood Bac show focuses on the ‘Rumours’ era of the band (still the 5th biggest-selling album of all time). It also features several songs from the Peter Green days, plus some of Stevie’s biggest solo hits, in either a theatrical 2-hour show, including costume changes and an acoustic section, or a one-hour Greatest Hits Show, specially tailored for corporate events.

26/10/2026

Thanda Choir blend traditional South African sounds with contemporary influences, creating music that is deeply unifying and meaningful whilst inspiring global audiences

Tuesday 17th November
Cheese & Grain, Frome
£25 advance (+ standard service charge)
All seated show

Plus special guest support Jacksdaws Songbirds

Thanda Choir are a community-based organisation in Makhaza, South Africa, providing township youth with opportunities to develop their talents. The mission of Thanda Choir is to empower young people through the transformative power of music. Their goal is to provide opportunities that help young people thrive, both musically and personally, unlocking their potential and fostering a sense of belonging ❤️

Presented by Good Shout Events + Molpé Music

Thanda Choir are a community-based organisation in Makhaza, South Africa founded in 2023. It provides township youth with opportunities to develop their talents in music and the arts,offering an escape from the dangers of crime. The choir blends traditional South African sounds with contemporary inf...

26/10/2026

👑NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT👑
All hail the Queenage! Award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney heads to the Cheese and Grain for the very first time, kick-starting her new tour at the venue next September!

Sophie McCartney (Tired 'N Tested)
Queenage Dirtbag

Thursday 9th September
Cheese and Grain
£26.50 advance (+ standard service charge)
All seated

Tickets go on sale Friday 30th October at 10am
C&G Friends Pre-Sale Thursday 29th October

Now in her 40s, Sophie McCartney has officially entered her ‘Queenage’ years. At this point in her life, she should be a responsible adult. A capable parent. A successful career woman with strong opinions on important issues.

Unfortunately, she didn't get the memo. While the world is healing its inner child, Sophie's lost one of hers in Asda. Everyone else is cleansing their gut; she's burning hers with three spicy margaritas on a Wednesday. She's desperate to go further in life. Unfortunately, she forgot to charge the electric car. Again.

Following a barnstorming run of her critically acclaimed One Foot in the Rave tour, award-winning comedian and double Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author Sophie McCartney is back with Queenage Dirtbag — a brand-new stand-up show tackling motherhood, millennial misbehaviour, double standards and the ever-widening gap between the woman she's supposed to be and the one she actually is.

Chaos reigns supreme, and this monarch’s crown is as wonky as her morals. She wants to change the world. She just can't be arsed to change herself.

Long live the Queenage Dirtbag.

Presented by Live Nation UK