Romantics , Mystics & Revolutionaries

Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC+01:00

Rook Lane Chapel | Frome

Vaughan Dagnell
Publisher/HostVaughan Dagnell
Romantics , Mystics & Revolutionaries
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THE SHOW
Pete The Temp comes to The Rook Lane Chapel in Frome on 1st May to perform his much acclaimed show Romantics, Mystics and Revolutionaries.
Witness the birth of a movement that started in Somerset and went on to enchant an era of human history.
This is a live performance-lecture fusing music, comedy, and ecstatic poetry. It tells the story of two poet-revolutionaries — William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Learn about the Romantic poets’ relationship to psychedelics, anti-slavery and rebellion in this intriguing journey of lyricism and laughter. This is a one-of-a-kind act of enchantment and madness from a time of slavery and war.
Pete will be supported by poets Olly Davy, Aianna Rose, Esmé Patey-Ford and singer song writer Elona. Biogs below.
TIMES
Doors: 7.00pm
Show starts: 7.30pm
Show finished at 10pm.
TICKETS
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-Low income - £10
-Standard - £12.50
-Support - £15
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ABOUT PETE
Pete Bearder is an award-winning spoken word poet, author and comic whose work has been featured on BBC Radio 4, Newsnight and the World Service. He is a former Hammer & Tongue UK Poetry Slam champion and has performed in over fifteen countries with organisations that include The British Council.
Pete Bearder is an award-winning spoken word poet, author and comic whose work has been featured on BBC Radio 4, Newsnight and the World Service. He is a former Hammer & Tongue UK Poetry Slam champion.
Pete will be supported by poets Olly Davy, Aianna Rose and singer song writer Elona.
Olly Davy runs ‘ dirty laundry’ a popular bi-monthly, high-energy poetry and storytelling night based in Frome, Somerset.
Elona writes alternative folk songs accompanied by Celtic inspired, finger picking guitar. She is a multi-instrumentalist, layering vocal harmonies live with a harmonium, rhythm section and a loop pedal to create a more expansive soundscape. Two of her biggest influences are John Butler and John Martyn.
Esmé Patey-Ford is a Frome-based performer, voiceover artist and poet. She's into plants and creatures, folklore and storytelling, and growing community connection and resilience.
Aianna Rose is the author of two books inspired by life-changing events that were simultaneously ordinary and yet extraordinary. She finds the hidden meaning in things that don’t go to plan, the poetry and perfection of the soul’s journey and is now helping her fellow travellers to find their own true path.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE SHOW
'Pete The Temps extraordinary new show is a dynamic mix of lecture, music and enchantment. His ability to connect with people is unique and intoxicating a highlights of Bristol's Lyra poetry festival.'
- Lyra Poetry Festival, Bristol
‘Remembering, reviving and re-enacting the Romantics. We were all very moved.'
- Alfoxton House – home of William Wordsworth
'Well researched, accessible and fun.'
- Audience member.
JOIN us for what promises to be a fun, thought provoking inspirational affair!
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Rook Lane Chapel, Frome, United Kingdom

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