See Strictly's Danny Mac dance the night away in On the Town trailer for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre 2017 season

The award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is summertime essential for any visitors to London. It creates unforgettable theatre in the heart of a Royal Park - and tickets for their 2017 season are now on sale.

The perfect event to share with family and friends, nothing beats the fairy-lit ambiance of the Open Air Theatre, so arrive early to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the pre-performance food and drink on offer.

Danny Mac as Gabey in On the Town  - Alastair Muir
Danny Mac as Gabey in On the Town - Alastair Muir

The 2017 season opens with their biggest dance musical yet, On the Town (which is showing until July 1), and includes in the cast Strictly Come Dancing finalist Danny Mac in the role of Gabey, which was made famous on film by Gene Kelly.

Bringing two of Charles Dickens’s most popular stories out in the open, they also have new play adaptations of A Tale of Two Cities (July 7 - August 5) and, especially for families, Oliver Twist, created for everyone aged six and over (July 17 - August 5).

To conclude the season, their 2016 award-winning production of Jesus Christ Superstar is back for just 41 performances (August 11 - September 16).

For MOREoutdoor, they also have a programme of one-off events, from Russell Brand to Alan Titchmarsh, and from Stacey Kent to an open-air screening of the Oscar-winning film La La Land.

For a range of different events and to book online, visit tickets.telegraph.co.uk or call 0844 871 2118.