An entertaining look at the world of antiques with one of its best raconteurs. The second half of the show will be an Antiques Roadshow style look at items brought along by members of the audience, so dig out your family heirlooms and find out their history - who knows what treasures we may uncover!

Bob Larbey is best known as the writer of The Good Life and Ever Decreasing Circles. In his first stage play we meet Cooper, who has gone into a nursing home rather than become a burden on his family, as he flirts valiantly with the female staff, banters with the other old folks and keeps a close check on his “record of physical deteriorations”. To the painful ritual of Sunday family visits and empty condescension, Cooper and his friend Aylott reply with humour and wit, aware that life can only be endured if treated as a comedy.

An amazing cast of Essex Group performers will bring you a wonderful night of West End Songs that will have you cheering for more. This year the Essex Group is delighted to introduce their junior cast to the show, who will be performing songs from My Fair Lady, The Lion King, The Wizard of Oz and Half A Sixpence. This is in addition to the adult principal players who once again will mesmerise you with their beautiful singing voices.

Our annual Real Ale Festival is acquiring quite a reputation for the varied and interesting selection of beers, ciders and perries from all over the country. So if you want to sample something you're unlikely to find anywahere else locally drop in and enjoy the convivial atmosphere of this Beer Festival With A Difference. With our regular on-site bar we are also able to offer a range of soft drinks, wines etc.should one or more members of your party not be beer lovers.