IT was a night to remember at Town Gardens as a summer of live theatre kicked off at the Bowl.
Performances by a variety of professional companies will take place at the iconic centrepiece of the park until August 20.
A rousing performance of Blithe Spirit raised the curtain on Theatre at the Bowl last weekend, with 150 people enjoying the show.
The programme of events is being organised by South Swindon Parish Council and coincides with the Bowl's 85th anniversary.
The parish council's chairman of leisure, environment and amenities Neil Hopkins said plans are underway to refurbish the unique venue.
He said: “We took over these parks in 2019 and soon after I prepared a commercial plan.