Puck be a Lady tonight

Even with the occasional airliner and the lights of Marylebone twinkling over the actors' heads, this sylvan nook remains nigh on unbeatable.

The venue's annual break from the Bard brings a treat as light and sparkling as a pre-curtain glass of something chilled.

And while this Gershwin musical contains a Shakespearian mix of elements – mismatched lovers, a large inheritance and at least one unlikely disguise - George and Ira have the edge when it comes to songs.