This off-Broadway musical debuted in New York in about 1996 so when I was looking for something a little different in the West End offerings this musical proved to be just the ticket. Playing at cosy Jermyn Street Comedy Theatre for March only , tonight Elvira and I, and maybe 60 others (including the media) settled in for a very entertaining, very smart show about dating, marriage and divorce/widowhood.

There are only four cast members (and the “orchestra” consisted of one man on his electric keyboard/synthesizer) so with limited costume changes it was initially a little confusing to follow the story line as such. Once you realise in fact the musical is a series of songs and sketches (with a multitude of different characters) rather than one set developing storyline you are soon able to follow the growth of the romantic relationship from beginning to end.

The humour probably comes most from recognizing your own life reflected in their skits. Overall, it was a good evening of light entertainment.