REVIEW: Jersey Boys, Palace Theatre, Manchester

And the show — which has been wowing audiences around the world since its debut on Broadway in 2006 — did not disappoint.

Tuesday night’s show at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, had a bit of everything — a great story, dancing, set, comedy, a sprinkling of the Mafia and, most of all, timeless songs performed to a very high standard.

Jersey Boys tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and their rise to stardom from the wrong side of the tracks.

Although the songs and story are from the ‘60s and ‘70s, the show feels fresh and modern, with plenty of one-liners throughout and without the cheesy and twee feel of some musicals.

Due to the illness of Tim Driesen, Matt Corner stepped in to play Frankie Valli and put in a very strong performance, hitting his high notes and emulating the main man’s powerful falsetto voice with ease.

Stephen Webb brings a macho edge to the musical as the group’s founder Tommy DeVito, Lewis Griffiths is the brooding, bass singer Nick Massi and Sam Ferriday plays Four Seasons songwriter, Bob Gaudio.

Along with Matt, the four have fantastic chemistry in the show which depicts the highs and lows of fame.

Damian Buhagiar is fantastic playing a young and excitable Joe Pesci, who introduced DeVito and Valli to the singer/songwriter Gaudio.

Packed full of instantly recognisable tunes, a highlight of the show is when the group performs their first three hits Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry and Walk Like a Man, which all went to number one in the US charts.

Throw in December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You and Working My Way Back to You and all the ingredients are there for an enjoyable show.

To join the global audience of more than 19 million people who have seen it, get down to Manchester’s Palace Theatre before October 4.