HAVING seen Chicago performed on the stage on numerous occassions (six to be exact, making this my seventh) I definitely knew what to expect as I took my seat in the auditorium.

And as always, I was left enthralled by the performance - and more than a little jealous at the figures and moves of the cast.

There is something compelling about Bob Fosse’s choreography that pulls you in time and time again.

The whole show is incredibly stylised, yet simple in it’s delivery.

Taking on the role of Roxie Hart was Ali Bastian (of Hollyoaks and Strictly fame) while Velma was played by Tupele Dorgu (who was Kelly Crabtree in Coronation Street).

Both women were fantastic in their respective roles and it is possibly the best version of Velma I have seen on the stage.

Stefan Booth’s (of Hollyoaks and The Bill) performance of lawyer Billy Flynn was strong, and he combined all aspects of the character well.

Bernie Nolan is currently playing Matron Mama Morton, but the role was performed by understudy Genevieve Nicole on Monday night who gave it all she had and wowed the crowd.

Saying that, this is a talented cast all round who perform the dance moves to perfection, hit all the right notes and seduce the audience.

And praise also has to go to the band, who are on stage for the entire show and really get into the jazz mood.

I might be biased having seen this musical so many times, but I cannot recommend you go see it enough.