1. Mary Stuart

Hailed as one of the most important European plays of the past 200 years, Friedrich Schiller’s drama centres around an imagined meeting between Mary Queen of Scots and her cousin, Elizabeth I.

The Court Theatre, Station Road, Tring, until May 16, 8pm. Details: 07543 560478, courttheatre.co.uk

2. Antiques Market

A host of stalls with antique furniture, silverware, china, books, prints and glass.

Stable Yard, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Saturday, May 16, 10am. Details: 01707 287010, hatfield-house.co.uk

3. Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames

An icon of British music, Georgie Fame has been making music – 20 albums to be precise – for the past six decades. He is set to perform with The Blue Flames, featuring top British musicians such as Alec Dankworth, Alan Skidmore and Guy Barker.

Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Sunday, May 17, 7.30pm. Details: 01727 844488, alban-arena.co.uk

4. Sara Pascoe

Comedy panel show regular Sara has appeared in Stand Up for the Week, Mock the Week and The Thick of It. The Romford-raised comic also co-wrote the Girl Friday sketch show for Channel 4 and featured in BBC comedy series Twenty Twelve.

The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans, Monday, May 18, 8pm. Details: 01727 853143, thehorn.co.uk

5. Honeyblood

Nominated for the Scottish Album of the Year Award, this Scottish two-piece created their début record in just ten days last November. Now they’re set to play an intimate gig in St Albans, showcasing beautiful vocals, accomplished instrumentals and bags of charm.

The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans, Tuesday, May 19, 8pm. Details: 01727 853143, thehorn.co.uk