Caught it in Newark. the show splits unevenly into two halves - with some singers and dancer setting the scene of the 1950's in a coffee bar. The performances ares are fine.

Probably of more interest to mudcatters is the original Donegan band who come on and off in first half and then occupy the stage most of the second half. they are still absolutely bloody sensational. this the band the Notting Hillbillies would like to be when they grow up. The reading of Over on the new Burying Ground nothing less than magisterial.

Star of the show is of course Peter Donegan, who smiles at the audience in a way so reminiscent of his Dad, and has inherited much of his talent for song, dance and musicianship.

Everybody who went with me enjoyed this show and I didn't hear any adverse comments amongst the other theatregoers. I would imagine its going to get slicker and better as the run continues but go and see it.

Also being sold at the gig is a great album of Lonnie with an audience at the Beeb - reminiscing and singing the favourites. A must for all us completists and LD fans still in shock.