Smokey Joe's Cafe
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The set oozes style, a fantastic Fifties diner with a juke box, two trash cans, and the band at the back, under the neon sign of Smokey Joe's.

Jeremy Tustin's sure-footed production of this unique show did not disappoint. Number after number leapt to life on this tiny stage – Young Blood, Searchin', Fools Fall in Love.

The dancing was sharp and amusing, stopping just short of pastiche. The diction was excellent [we were hearing some of these lyrics clearly for the first time ever !].

Michael Gray Review in Weekly News.


The show was absolutely brilliant, the performers were amazing,the music fantastic and as for the dancing, I was tired watching them. The whole theatre was alive with the sounds of the 1950s and the most amazing thing was although it was set way back, the show had a really modern feel to it.

Audience Member Letter to Essex Chronicle