Delve into the dating scene of the early 19th century in this playful adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel.

Emma constantly tries to pair off her unfortunate friend Harriet Smith with unsuitable men but is convinced that, for herself, the single life is the only way.

Matches are made and unmade quicker than you can say ‘how delightful'.

But after all the outrageous flirting, declarations of love and heaving of bosoms, will Emma’s heart escape unscathed?

As Jane Austen writes, members of her family become her characters; blushing heroines, dashing suitors and dastardly cads and many more, bringing her story of the ultimate matchmaker to mischievous life.

Adapted by Martin Millar and actress and comedienne Doon MacKichan, whose numerous television comedies include Smack the Pony and The Mary Whitehouse Experience.

Friday 13 - Saturday 14 July, Court Lodge, Randwick. Performance 7pm, grounds open 6pm for picnics.Tickets available from 01453 763485 or Sawyers Estate Agents 01453 751647.

Tickets £10 adults; £8 concs.; £30 for 2 adults 2 concs. In association with the Rotary Club of Stroud.

Sunday 15 July – St Augustine’s Farm, Arlingham. Performance 7pm – grounds open 6pm for picnics.

Tickets, Everyman Theatre 01242 572573 everymantheatre.org.uk.

Thursday 19 July – Westonbirt School, Tetbury. Performance 7pm – grounds open 6pm for picnics.

Tickets, Everyman Theatre 01242 572573 everymantheatre.org.uk.

Thursday 26 July – Rendcomb College, Cirencester. Performance 7.30pm, grounds open 6.30pm for picnics and bar. Tickets, Everyman Theatre 01242 572573 everymantheatre.org.uk.

Saturday 28 July – Museum in the Park, Stroud. Performance 7.30 – Museum open 6.30pm.

Tickets, Everyman Theatre 01242 572573 everymantheatre.org.uk. For venue information visit museuminthepark.org.uk