An al fresco farce for all the family! When fashionable 18th century London society comes to take the waters in the spa-town of Bath, comic confusion, daring duels and romantic entanglements abound. At the centre of it all is heiress Lydia Languish, who is determined to elope with the penniless Ensign Beverly rather than marry the eligible Jack Absolute. Come and sample the sparkling wit and whirlwind plot of The Rivals, a Restoration Comedy which has delighted audiences for over 250 years with its collection of comic characters, including the formidable Mrs Malaprop, a creation so famous for the way she mangles the English language that her name is now immortalised in the dictionary. This brand new adaptation combines Richard Brinsley Sheridans masterpiece with Rain or Shines fast and furious comic flair.

After the success of last year, the Leicester CAMRA Beer Festival is back at Abbey Pumping Station! We will have over 50 beers from independent breweries, including some vegan beers, along with a range of ciders and key kegs. Entry for afternoon sessions ranges from £4 - £5.50 for CAMRA members and £7 - £9.50 for non members. Entry for evening sessions range from £4.50 - £6 for CAMRA members and £7 - £9.50 for non members. All tickets include a commemorative glass. Please note that this is a card payment only event - for pricing and availability please visit the booking link above. Thursday 26th June: 12:00 - 16:30 / 17:30 - 22:00 Friday 27th June: 12:00 - 16:30 / 17:30 - 22:00 Saturday 28th June: 11:00 - 17:00 / 18:00 - 22:00 The venue is a large permanent marquee in a secure grassed area in the grounds of the Abbey Pumping Station and you will have the use of the museum's toilets. There will be some seating inside but there will also be picnic tables and gazebos outside. You can also bring your own blankets and camping chairs. Buses are within walking distance and there is a car park right next door at the Space Centre. Ticketed event, book online. Numbers strictly limited. Although Abbey Pumping Station museum is closed you will have full use of the external museum grounds, if attending an evening session, the National Space Centre is open in the afternoons, sharing the same car park.