The arts centre, which couples as a cinema and exhibition gallery, is a popular venue for those from Peter-borough to go and visit – as well as Stamford and its surrounding villages.

First up is the regular comedy club on September 12, with Danny Buckler, Anthony King and Janice Phayre all on the bill.

According to The Guardian, Anthony King, has "devilishly droll deadpan humour, masterful timing and his delivery of a stream of one-liners combine to make him one of the most polished performers on the circuit".

Later in the month, on September 24 and 25, the award-winning comedy, Humble Boy, arrives at the centre via performances from the London Classic Theatre.

Following the sudden death of his father, Felix Humble, a Cambridge academic, returns to his Middle England home and his difficult and demanding mother.

After a chaotic funeral, and the disappearance of his father's prized bees, it looks as if life at the Humble home will never be the same again.

Book your tickets now to find out why the London Classic Theatre are returning to Stamford following their sell-out production of Abigail's party.

There is also two fascinating "audiences with" lined up for later in the year.

Presenter Dan Cruickshank, best known for his popular series Adventures in Architecture, Britain's Best Buildings and Around the World in 80 Treasures, will recounts the adventures of his travels and who and what he met along the way.

This talk, which is expecting to sell out in advance, is on October 10.

Then it is Last of the Summer Wine icon, and voice of Wallace from the Wallace and Grommit animations, Peter Sallis, who will entertain with stories from his life.

Peter will be interviewed by Samantha Norman, journalist, TV presenter and daughter of film critic Barry Norman.

This talk is on November 29.

Comedy fans will welcome the return of John Shuttleworth on November 29, when he brings his latest show The Minor Tour (and other Mythological Creatures) to the the centre.

Expect a clutch of hilarious new songs performed on John's Yamaha organ, as well as the classics – Pigeons in Flight, I Can't Go Back to Savoury Now, Eggs and Gammon and Two Margarines. Plus . . . audience members will get a sneak preview of John's new feature film, Southern Softies.

These selected dates are just a few of the ones on offer at the centre, in St Mary's Street.

Fans of the successful cinema nights can also look forward to showings of The Dark Night and Kung Fu Panda, come the end of this month.

Visit www.stamfordartscentre.com to find out more, or call the booking office on 01780 763203.