Kairos Theatre: King Of Fools
Merlin Theatre, Frome, BA11 2HG
Thursday 2nd July 2026
A Special Gala Performance to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Frome Festival “King of Fools” is a new musical comedy written by former Frome Festival Director Martin Dimery in musical collaboration with Helen Turner, formerly of the Style Council and Paul Weller’s band.
Will Sommers finds the job of keeping Henry the Eighth amused almost impossible as the royal divorce goes through interminable delays. Will discovers a young barmaid called Jane in a Cheapside Tavern, entertaining the regulars. He thinks Jane could be the ideal companion and female jester for Anne Boleyn.
Running time: 120 minutes plus interval
Recommended: 14+
Will Sommers finds the job of keeping Henry the Eighth amused almost impossible as the royal divorce goes through interminable delays. Will discovers a young barmaid called Jane in a Cheapside Tavern, entertaining the regulars. He thinks Jane could be the ideal companion and female jester for Anne Boleyn.
Running time: 120 minutes plus interval
Recommended: 14+
