Frome's much-loved community venue, The Merlin, has announced its Covid-safe programme for October. After full instruction and training with all volunteers and staff, procedures are now robustly in place to ensure the comfort and safety of customers and staff. The 240 seat theatre will operate with a reduced, safe-seated capacity of approximately only 60-70 patrons. This will allow the organisation to firmly retain pre-determined spaces for all groups and individuals during the performances as well as on entry and exit.

The month starts with Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes' ballet, Thurs. 1st Oct, filmed live at Sadler's Wells earlier this year.

Theatre lovers need to book their tickets for the wonderful broadcast stage show of 'Fleabag' with the amazing Phoebe Waller-Bridge; Chekhov enthusiasts will not want to miss, filmed at the Harold Pinter theatre this August during lockdown, a critically acclaimed production of of 'Uncle Vanya'.

Comedy-lovers also have a treat in store as the theatre plans an announcement for some great laughs coming up in October too - with the opening of a new comedy night.

All tickets must be booked in advance and face-covering are required inside the building.

Full details of times, prices and tickets are at www.merlintheatre.co.uk or click HERE: the Merlin Theatre site