From the moment the lights went up on stage, I knew I was about to experience something really quite special. There was an exquisite innocence and intimacy in the simple staging of Love Story, with the small group of instrumentalists acting as a backdrop, and the opening music number setting the emotional pitch for the evening to come. This is no grandiose 'spectacular' - but instead intelligent, intimate and genuinely tender: an ultimately uplifting story of an ordinary couple whose love is extraordinary - and elevated to quite another plane through the music of gifted composer Howard Goodall. Endless undulating melody carried the narrative forward and captured the hearts and focus of its audience: there wasn't a dry eye in the house by the end, and the standing ovation said it all. This is a musical with something for everyone - the honesty and immediacy of the characters enables you, young or old, to relate to, and be moved by, their stories. I can't recommend it highly enough!

I was fortunate enough to have a ticket for the opening night of Love Story at the Duchess theatre yesterday evening. It was absolutley brilliant!! The show is a wonderful adaptation with superb music and a totally engaging cast. i loved the intimacy of the theatre and the production was real class. i would recommend bringing a hanky, we all had tears rolling down our faces.

If you like technical wizardry, glitz, glamour and brash over-statement, this show is not for you. But if you love memorable tunes, great performances and true emotion, then musical theatre doesn't come better. It all works beautifully because of the scale and intimacy. I loved this show.