Gary Wilmot, My Kind of Music, The Mayflower, Southampton.

AS GARY Wilmot promised it would be, his show - Gary Wilmot, My Kind of Music - was a wonderful night out. The evening was full of energy, class and musical extravaganza.

Singing songs from some of the shows he has starred in, including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Me and My Girl, as well as some old favourites including Wonderful World, Mr Bojangles and Let There Be Love, Gary was on excellent form and clearly enjoying performing on stage.

Joined by a ten-piece orchestra and the fabulous London Community Gospel Choir, the show was a treat on an autumn evening.

With music, comedy and plenty of audience participation, those who did not go to the show definitely missed out on a great evening.

Even my friends, who were slightly dubious at the prospect of the show, were clapping and singling along. One even bought the CD!