The Wedding Singer (Lowry, Salford)

From the very first beats of the opening number to the final curtain call The Wedding Singer is a high energy, high quality revival of the Day-Glo disco days of the 80s, where back-combed hair and shiny lycra leggings perpetuate an opportunistic love story.

Rockstar wanabee Robbie Hart is master of all ceremonies until he is jilted at the altar. His future and his career in tatters, Robbie falls in love with young waitress Julia and realises that in order to win her heart, self-belief, honesty and true love must prevail over ‘money for nothing and chicks for free’.

Following on from previous success How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Company has once again created an accomplished ensemble musical production by utilising the electric enthusiasm and eclecticism of its young cast.

Under the assured tutelage of director Tom O’Brien and musical director Joseph Atkins, talented young actors are nurtured on a professional stage, through access to otherwise unavailable opportunities.

But this is by no means merely a stepping-stone into the foray of professional theatre. Basic ethics of inclusivity and respect founded at grass roots have ensured that dedication and teamwork have risen to the fore. The culmination is a masterful offering of gifted flair and genuine enjoyment.

Lee Crowley’s superbly choreographed, frenetic dance routines are delivered with exemplary execution, enabling every cast member to perform outstandingly. There are impressive harmonies — most notably during bar scene number "Single" — and lead cast members Dan Coulter (Robbie Hart), Max Griesbach (Sammy) and India Phillips (Holly) are quick to command stage presence to showcase an impressive vocal range.

There are plaudits too for Daniel Walters (George) and Jessica Townsley (Linda); bright young stars whose stage charisma shines effortlessly throughout.

Swift scene changes are carefully and capably integrated to ensure fluidity throughout the narrative and the use of freeze-framing during songs is an effective device for spotlighting the lead vocalist, although greater attention is needed to ensure that the chorus does not upstage the soloist during the ensemble numbers.

The Wedding Singer galvanises uncompromising commitment that far exceeds it’s romantic comedy billing.

This is a personable rendition of a well-loved comedy classic by an immeasurably talented cast: whatever your romantic ideology, a new wave of shimmying shoulder pads and ambitious footwork will inevitably engender an evening with a ceremonial happy ending.

The Wedding Singer continues at the Lowry until 9 August.