All or Nothing must be one of the best musicals around at the moment; it is after all about the Small Faces one of the greatest bands of all time which is a not a bad starting point but it’s much more than that.

The cast and crew put on a show that not only tells the story of the band but also recreates the look and sound of the Mod era.

The theme is one that was all too common in the music industry; a young act so keen to get a contract that they sign away any chance they have of actually making a decent living.

Despite selling millions and having number one hits they only earned sixty pound a week and ended up owing money.

The show starts with a portrayal of the bands infamous final British gig at the Ally Pally when Marriot stormed off stage half way through and then rewinds to the start of the band and tells the story of how they reached that point.

Along the way we are treated to some of the best pop songs ever written, Tin Soldier, Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday, Sha La La La Lee and of course All Or Nothing all appear with the cast doing a great job of recreating the live sound of the band.

In my opinion no one will ever exactly replicate the voice of Steve Marriot and the sound of the original band but these guys come pretty close along with Chris Simmons narrating in character of an older Marriott.

The rest of the cast and dancers are all spot on and as someone who attends gigs on a regular basis, I can only dream that they were all as well-lit and sounded as good as this.

The music is uplifting and joyful whilst the story of the band's journey is run through with troubles and ultimate tragedy.

This is a show that any music fan should go and see to appreciate what real talent is and maybe have a dance at the same time.

The torch may not have burnt for long but it shone bright enough to be seen fifty years later and that’s not a bad tribute.