The new 500-seater Stage in the Park is set to launch today (Friday) in Watford’s Cassiobury Park.

The open-air venue will host theatre, comedy and live music suitable for all the family until August 8.

It will include shows from London’s West End such as a musical about Elton John titled It’s a Little Bit Funny as well as Showstopper! The Improvised Musical.

Also featuring is F.R.I.E.N.D – a one-person homage to the American sitcom Friends, told from the viewpoint of Central Perk’s Gunther.

Children are also in for a treat with entertainment such as Lion Inside, CBeebies’ Katy Ashworth, an adaptation of David Walliam’s novel Mr Stink, and performances from the fox Basil Brush.

The event will provide various seating options which will all be socially-distanced, with the choice to bring one’s own seats and blankets.

There is also the possibility to rent a bubble with chairs provided.

Local food and drink vendors will be on-site with a bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks, with craft beers and ciders, and spirits brewed from local distilleries.

The event will run in accordance with government Covid guidelines and social distancing measures will be in place, with a capacity of up to 500 people.

For more information, including performance summaries, show times and prices, click here.