Kairos Theatre: King Of Fools

On Sale to Frome Festival Friends on Friday 15th May 2026
On general sale Sunday 17th May 2026A 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 Wellers 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+