Top comics Lenny Henry, Jasper Carrott and Jo Brand will be delighting audiences tonight, as they perform alongside The Manfreds, The Blockheads with Phill Jupitus, The Bootleg Beatles and Elkie Brooks in variety show Rock with Laughter.
Lenny Henry promised the Mercury it would be a show not to be missed.
He said: "It is a very different show and we want people to come along with the family and have a picnic in the rain. It's going to be good, clean fun with good weather hopefully."
On Saturday, one of the most successful British girls band ever, Girls Aloud, will be starring in a rare outdoor concert at the stately home. Featuring new songs from their latest album Tangled Up as well as their previous three albums, Sarah, Nadine, Cheryl, Kimberley and Nicola promise to deliver a fantastic show. Supporting artists include up-and-coming girl band The Saturdays, as well as Leo and Natalia.
Both shows will finish with a spectacular fireworks finale set in the backdrop of the beautiful stately home and the audience are welcome to take picnics, as well as tables and chairs, to make the most of these fantastic shows.
To book last-minute tickets visit Stamford Arts Centre in St Mary's Street or phone the box office on 01780 763203. Advance tickets for Rock with Laughter cost £35 for adults or £40 on the gate and £20 for ages five to 15. For Girls Aloud advance tickets cost £30 for adults or £35 on the gate. Children between the ages of five and 11 cost £20.