Nevertheless Productions

This beautiful collage has been created for the Crysse Morrison Prize for Poetry event being held on Monday 10th July in the Merlin Theatre as part of Frome Festival. It's going to be a fabulous evening with stand-up poet/comedian Elvis McGonagall and prize winning poet, Rosie Jackson. There are also guest performances from Liv Torc, Gordon Graft and Jo Butts. We will be announcing the winner of the inaugural Frome Festival poetry competition and you can find out more at www.fromefestival.co.uk (tickets£7.50). Everyone is invited...

When I moved to Frome I missed 'up close and personal theatre' so I asked the then landlord of The Lamb Inn in Frome if he would put on some pub theatre, he said 'you do it and I'll put it on'. So I set up a company called Nevertheless Productions and my first co-producer decided on a different path even though we had advertised in the then 2011 Frome Festival brochure. I approached Crysse Morrison and asked her to become my co-producer and she said 'it would be my privilege'. And the rest, as they say, is history. Crysse left us today, dancing her way to a bigger party. Goodbye to my beautiful friend. I will miss you forever...

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to see our site-specific piece of theatre as part of the Celebrated Women of Frome exhibition in Frome Festival 2022. Thank you to David Lassman for giving us the opportunity and to Frome Museum for their tireless hospitality (especially Brian). We loved bringing the exhibition to life and co-producing with Debdo Adventures and especially Debbie Clayton. And a big fat thank you goes out to our troupe of fabulous actors, Wendy Dopheide, Becki Bradley, Sarah Clayton and June Bianchi. Finally, below is some lovely audience feedback...

You are all so creative. I love it so much ...

I really enjoyed this!!! Highly recommended 😍

Obviously, people may think I am biased, as I am the curator of the exhibition which inspired THE AUDITIONS, but I truly believe that the actors (as well as the writing) did each of the represented Celebrated Women proud in the performance that I watched this afternoon. It was in turn entertaining, funny and at certain points, even poignant.

What an ingenious idea - and such entertaining performances - many congratulations to all.

Brilliant, funny, entertaining and great performances!

This was fab. What a great way to introduce some of the strong women who have passed through Frome over the years. Thank you

Really enjoyed it. Exactly what the Frome Festival is about.

Today is the last day to catch these two going head to head on Britain's Got Talent 2022. It's Christina Rossetti and Emma Sheppard discussing pancake poems! All part of the Celebrated Women of Frome exhibition at Frome museum. Performances at 2.30pm and 4.30pm and tickets can be bought on the door (£8).

One of our favourite photos from The Auditions rehearsals! Tickets will be on sale on the door of the Frome Museum on Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm and 4.30pm...

Frome Museum's tower window celebrates Goblin Market - a shocking tale of addiction, mania, and madness written in 1859 by a WOMAN! Meet the extraordinary poet who disdained her ordinary life in Frome and wrote fantastic tales still celebrated throughout the world... how will she fare at "The Auditions"???
Frome Festival, 9th & 10th July, 2.30 & 4.30, at the museum.

Fabulous rehearsals yesterday for THE AUDITIONS in Frome museum in preparation for the Frome Festival! And that naughty Christina Rossetti dragged us all down to the Blue Boar for a pint!

😀 Four chances to catch THE AUDITIONS at Frome Museum: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July, 2.30 and 4.30 both days 👏

Frome Festival 2022! Watch this space...

Nevertheless, like all theatre companies, has had to adapt to a different kind of approach to performance over the last couple of years, but the 2022 Frome Festival will see us back in town -though not where you may expect... more news coming soon!

Frome Festival is back for 2021 ... but sadly "Somerset's first and only pub theatre" is currently without a viable venue for our planned production of 'I'm Talking To You' so this event is cancelled.

Sadly but not unexpectedly, Nevertheless 2020 summer production of 'I'm Talking to You' will be postponed.
Like the rest of the festival, we will be back... Stay safe all.

😲 😃 Wow! A deluge of superb scripts submitted for our 2020 Frome Festival Production 'I'm Talking to You..' - dramatic monologues on the theme of 'mistake'... made selection really difficult - but we now have six scripts that we're sure you'll enjoy on THURSDAY JULY 9TH - Upstairs at the Cornerhouse - still just £5 for an hour of quality entertainment. Two shows - 8pm and 9.30pm - make sure you state when buying your ticket which you want.🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Entry window for our Frome Festival 2020 production
"I'M TALKING TO YOU"
will close at midnight tonight!
Thanks to all the writers who have submitted - we look forward to reading your dramatic monologues on the theme of 'mistake'... 😀✍️🎭

Nevertheless Productions's cover photo

Feedback forms now fully digested, requests to join the mailing list fulfilled, and note duly taken of other comments:

We asked what the audience thought of the venue, and - not unexpectedly, nearly everyone mentioned the heat! Additional comments appreciated the atmosphere and intimacy - “Felt like it was happening in my head” with ‘Perfect for intimate theatre’ typical responses though 2 people would have preferred a bigger venue. ‘Comfy’ and ‘cosy’ also frequent comments, with appreciation for the lay-out, and for the visibility and audibility. Overall, a big thumbs-up for Upstairs at the Cornerhouse apart from the heat, with comments like: “Brilliant, felt like watching a performance in my own living room” and “Lovely room - enjoyed the intimate atmosphere. It was a bit hot - but it is July! “

We asked if supporting pub theatre was important, and response was overwhelmingly positive, with intimacy and atmosphere again topping the list. Accessibility and low cost were key too - ‘Lots to think about, a good night out and very reasonably priced’ - with several comments about the need to support local writers and actors: ‘The best way for drama to happen now Rep has gone is in small spaces.’ Quality of productions was a major factor too. ‘It’s fun, writers and actors extremely talented. Never fails to entertain.’

Thanks everyone who submitted their views. And remember: ‘Pub theatres are lush! Informal, always see something you've not seen before.’

Where The Fault Lies, Frome Festival | Fine Times Recorder

Fine Times Recorder enjoyed our 'quirky morality plays for the 21st Century' - "a hugely enjoyable quartet of plays, each with clever twists and psychological insights, that kept the sweltering audience hanging on every word, and laughing constantly."
Read the full review here: http://www.theftr.co.uk/where-the-fault-lies-frome-festival/

theftr.co.uk Welcome to The Fine Times Recorder - All in your own good time.

More approval coming in for Where the Fault Lies on Facebook posts and text messages 😁
~"Fantastic bit of pub theatre last night! Four great plays brilliantly written by Crysse Morrison & Rosie Eliot. Superb acting and a fabulous evening of entertainment! Well done, girls - you've done yourselves, and Frome, proud - yet again!"
~"Wonderful plays! I loved the humour and the depth of understanding of the human soul and relationships that they showed."
~"I really enjoyed the production. Clever, funny, surprising, thought-provoking, satisfying, and tantalising as in complete yet leaving an appetite for more."
"I loved the plays, especially the one with the two guys, I loved the dual-personality self-inquiriness. And the earthquake bits in the last one were hilarious and inspired!"

Feedback forms for WHERE THE FAULT LIES: We asked "What did you think of tonight's performance?" Here's what the audience wrote:

Loved it. Great acting, very thought provoking.
Fantastic to hear such diverse plays, all well written and superbly acted.
Really good, unpredictable & funny. Realistic acting. Good storylines.
Great plays. Liked the intimacy & feeling part of it. Quirky. Strong acting.
Really great acting - good comedy - thought provoking
Hilarious and moving
Wonderful. 4 different plays all fantastically written and empathetically acted.
Really varied and thought-provoking - v. enjoyable
Fantastic talented scripts - wonderful actors
Thought it was amazing - really clever twists of plot!
Thought provoking plays, clear character changes, good humour and sense of fun - great acting!
All very professional. Sad, scary, and funny in equal measure.
Fantastic. Thought-provoking and brilliantly acted.
Great entertainment - loved the variety & the performers were brilliant.
Great. Interesting variety of plays & versatile actors! Good pace & atmosphere.
Brilliant - thought-provoking and fun
Fantastic!! Engaging and interesting.
Great. There’s a lot of talent in Frome.
Interesting, hot, funny, and sometimes thought-provoking
Intimacy & intensity, humour and twists - loved it. Felt like it was happening in my head.
Excellent!
Great. Really enjoyed the show.
Good energy, kept pace throughout. No dip, all of the scenes kept the audience’s attention.
Good fun. Clever, innovative stories. Talented actors.
Absolutely fantastic!!! Lou in particular’s characterisations were amazing. Thought-provoking plays.
Excellent!
Excellent.
Fab.
Interesting quartet well acted, with plenty of ideas, in a short time.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed each performance. We thought the acting was superb.
Great
Enjoyed very much
Lots of fun and thought-provoking
Fantastic, such believable characters, love the twists and turns. Felt empathy for some of the characters
Fantastic local talent
Mixture of humour, thought-provoking dialogue
Great! Well-acted and written. We need more shows like this in Somerset and beyond.
Entertaining, intimate
Excellent
Entertaining ideas, thought provoking
REALLY GOOD, ENJOYED IT

Holding up the bar at the Cornerhouse - waiting for the audience to arrive...

Thanks to the wonderful Frome Times for promoting our event - since this went to press, we SOLD OUT for the 8.pm show at the Cornerhouse on Wednesday 10 July BUT the actors have agreed to a SECOND HOUSE at 9.30 - tickets for this now going fast!

Val just wants to enjoy her 70th birthday but Uncle Henry is a bit edgy and the waiter seems very strange... but everyone will be served their just desserts at THE LAST SUPPER by Rosie Finnegan.

Phil has been a good man all his life... hasn't he? But on a day when all Barbara wants to do is get on with the washing, why is there a girl with pink hair under the douvet? Another short play to keep you guessing, in WHERE THE FAULT LIES - upstairs at the Cornerhouse on July 10th 8pm - get your tickets early, still only £5!

The brochure's out! Grab a copy and immediately mark up WEDNESDAY 8pm at The Cornerhouse, for a gripping hour of Nevertheless-style dramatic action: engaging, surprising, funny, provocative, upfront-and-intimate - classic pub theatre, and just a fiver! (remind the box office if you're booking in advance) (which is VERY advisable!)

When Harry met Hal.... two men relaxing in sunshine and only one of them knows what's going on! "Your Time Starts Now" - one of the 4 short plays in 'Where the Fault LIes', our Festival production on July 10, 8pm, at The Cornerhouse - still only £5 for an hour of pinnacle-quality performance.

Rehearsals going well for 'Where the Fault Lies' - our 2019 Frome Festival production, four short plays to intrigue, arouse, & amuse you - upstairs at the Cornerhouse on Wednesday July 10th 8pm

WHERE THE FAULT LIES...
A girl calls a stranger 'daddy'- a family get-together is not what it seems - a new friend seems to know too much.- and how come an impulse fling makes the earth move? All will be answered as Nevertheless teams up with Frome Actors Network to bring you 4 short plays in FROME FESTIVAL 2019 - just £6 for an hour of great entertainment upstairs at the Cornerhouse.

Rehearsals going really well for the 2019 Frome Festival performance - a co-production with Frome Actors Network. Here's our team of amazing actors getting ready to entertain the socks off you!

When an impulse fling goes badly ... and the earth shakes in all the wrong ways... one of the quartet of short plays we're developing for Frome Festival! Put 10th July in your 2019 diaries, folks!!!