PERFORMANCE stage The Amphitheatre, set deep in the heart of the Ambient Forest, returns for the tenth Bestival birthday bash in September.

Nestled under a canopy of trees, this beautiful spot will be home to acts and performances ranging from theatre, to sketch comedy, spoken word and talks.

It is set to feature Wasted, the debut play written by Ted Hughes award-winning poet Kate Tempest.

This day-glo trip through the parks and raves and cafes of south London, is a play about life, love and losing your mind. Theatre buffs should also check out The Man Who Thought The Moon Would Fall Out Of The Sky, a real life fairytale with laughter, music and magic, and The Wolf, a contemporary twist to a classic tale where three perf o r mers drum, dance and DJ.

The Amphitheatre will also welcome some of the leading spoken word artists in the UK, from Scroobius Pip’s Satin Lizard Lounge sessions (featuring the likes of Kate Tempest, Josh Idehen, John Osborne and Tim Clare) to Tongue Fu, Chris Redmond’s infamous poetry mash-up where spoken word is p r esented alongside a superb live band.

Sketch comedy includes Guilt & Shame: Addicted To E v e r ything.

With pumping music, crazy dance numbers and rapping transvestites, it will take you on a journey of sin, redemption then right back to sin again. And, following their glorious standing ovation at The Amphitheatre in 2012, Edinburgh Fringe favourites Four Screws Loose return for their second Bestival show, so buckle up and prepare for Screwtopia! – a world screwed with ludicrous characters, outlandish music and spontaneous dance-breaks.

Bestival stalwart Howard Marks will share his brand new spoken word show Scholar, Smuggler, Prisoner, Scribe. With trademark honesty and penetrating humour, Howard will look back at four extraordinary phases of his life.

As night falls, thoughts will be turning to the silver screen. The Amphitheatre will be transformed into a glorious cinema with live scores fromthe likes of FakeBlood, DJ Woody and East India Youth with cult classics, documentaries and short films.

And back by popular demand, you can start your day at The Amphitheatre with a very special chill session of meditation or relaxation, presented by leading experts the David Lynch Foundation. And once you have cleared your mind, why not clear your lungs with a liberating choir session? Singing maestros Funky Little Choir will help you sing your hearts out.

Rob da Bank told Your Entertainment: “Bestival has never just been about the music and over the last three years we've put huge focus on our spoken word, theatre and other worldly pursuits that don’t involve loud music and raving. 2013 will be our finest year yet, with the best performers and spoken worders out there.”