I Should Be So Lucky is a nostalgic trip down memory road thanks to Kylie, but at times it’s a bit confusing

LOVE, in all its forms, has got to be the most written about subject in song. 

And no one in the late 1980’s had that nailed more than hit factory producers Stock Aitken and Waterman.

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Whether it was Kylie, Jason Donovan, Rick Astley, Sonia, Sinitta, or even Samantha Fox singing their little hearts out on stage, their perky, poppy earworms dominated the charts at a time when the world was wearing thin. 

So now, as wars rage all around in a cost of living crisis, it’s no surprise that someone had the bright idea of bringing all those snappy songs back for a stage musical.

I Should Be So Lucky, touring now, is not for you if you’ve been a goth since 1987. 

But if you ‘downloaded’ the Radio One charts by pressing play and record at the same time on your cassette player, this little slice of easy escapism will take you straight back to those shoulder pads, shell suits, pastels, and perms. 

Based around a very loose plot which sees Kylie-superfan Ellie jilted at the altar – she decides, via the medium of Stock Aitken and Waterman songs – to nip off on her honeymoon with her rowdy friends and family instead. 

Groom Nathan and his best friend Ash, follow her out to Turkey to win her back and comedy chaos ensues. 

It’s not the most original storyline and there’s too many subplots which can leave you a bit confused.

But who cares when Kylie keeps appearing to dole out peppy positive vibes via a huge mirror descending from the sky?

Boosted by a fabulous stage setting, the cast happily twirl and swirl around the space with props – skilfully masking continuous set rebuilds. 

So it’s no surprise to find out the creative director of Strictly Come Dancing is behind the choreography and Debbie Isitt, the mind behind the Nativity! franchise is the driving force.

And everyone looks absolutely joyous throughout the performance. 

Smiling away with regional accents and regular body shapes, it was completely accessible – making you feel very much part of the party. 

Lucy Mae Sumner brings exactly the right level of comedy and cringe to the role, ably assisted by a super competent cast – including a very funny Giovanni Peno as Best Man Ash. 

With songs like Toy Boy, Too Many Broken Hearts, Never Going to Give You Up and Especially For You – it sweeps you up into a sparkly, Spanx-filled, starry-eyed sing-along.

And with an audience sing-along at the end, it’s the perfect warm, reassuring hug on a cold January night.

I Should Be So Lucky

★★★

Touring until April 27, for tickets and dates visit www.atgtickets.com/shows/i-should-be-so-lucky/