Honestly, it would be worth going to see Ian McKellen watching paint dry. But in fact he is playing one of Shakespeare’s most beloved mischievous and outrageous comic creations: Falstaff. Funny, profound and heart wrenching, the Henry IV plays are a total delight. Come and be delighted.

Hello sailor! Having spent a blissful 5 weeks reading this funny and poignant romantic comedy, we will immerse ourselves in the outdoor gorgeousness of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Think cross dressing antics, mistaken identities, long lost siblings and love love love.

Oooooh, he’s a devil. But he’s SO compelling. Come and be seduced by one of history’s most controversial figures.

Medieval royalty comes to your home (though perhaps not the most trustworthy houseguest!). The perfect way to spice up the start of your summer.