This musical has a somewhat unusual heritage, and is staged by The Latymer Company

With a mixture of musical theatre, audiovisual and puppetry this is truly an experience to behold.

The story centres on Henry Green, on video aged 47 played by Mel Smith of Alas Smith and Jones fame, and aged 27 on stage by Owen Findlay. Mr Findlay has all the stage presence he could ever hope for, together with a fine singing voice and acting abilities.

Henry it appears is a bit of a philanderer and has returned home on Christmas Eve to catch up with old friends and girlfriends. As always happens the world has moved on, as on video and on stage he visits them all, friend Ronnie, Dan Herd, married with kids, Cath, Camilla Felici, now with a female partner, and so on including Veronica, Amanda Halipi who has a surprise for Henry in the shape of their three year old son.

The cast can all sing and move well, although the title song apart the musical numbers are not that memorable.

All in all a very competent performance by this young company.

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