Pupils at Malmesbury School are preparing for a night of dreams, love potions and asses ears among the picturesque surroundings of the town's Abbey Gardens.

Rehearsals for the school's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream are in full swing, preparing for the performance in the gardens.

The production runs from Wednesday until July 9, and on July 10 there is a special gala night.

On the gala night the gates will be open early for tours of the gardens, picnics and photographic exhibitions of the roses. There will also be a poetry recital by actor James Grout before the performance starts.

Gates open at 6.30pm and the performance starts at 7pm. On the gala night gates open at 6pm. Tickets cost £6, or £4 for concessions, and are available from Malmesbury School on (01666) 829700 or the Abbey House Gardens on (01666) 822212.