Fun and fluffy sounds of the sixties; TheDailyReview DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS Belgrade Theatre, Coventry Until Saturday. Running time 2hrs 30mins.

THIS feel good show is fun and lively and a chance to return to the world of 1961 where music was the centre of a teenager's world.

Dreamboats and Petticoats is basically a series of songs made popular in the late 50s and early 60s linked together with a fluffy and enjoyable, if predictable, storyline.

The plot is simple and revolves around Bobby, whose only wish is to own an electric guitar and get the popular (and busty) Sue to go out with him.

And despite a few technical glitches with sound and the odd weak vocal the opening night was a hit with the audience.

The cast is certainly and play and sing all the songs live on stage, although the second half is more polished and lively than the first.

Francesca Jackson, a finalist in the BBC's I'd Do Anything, captures the era in her role as the vampish Sue and is given plenty of opportunities to show off her powerful voice.

Contrasting her is Lauren Hood, as the geeky but talented song writer Laura, who gives a sweet but impressive performance.

Clare Ivory, as Donna, and Wayne Smith, as Ray, also shine while Peter Gerald has moments of brilliance as the embarrassing dad.

While Dreamboats and Petticoats lacks the edginess of Grease or the enthusiasm of High School Musical it is still a fun piece of escapism and a welcome return to a more innocent age.

HHH Helen Thomas