Reasons to Be Cheerful – review

Theatre Royal Stratford East, LondonMore than living up to its name, Paul Sirett's musical, written around the songs of the late, great Ian Dury, may not be the dog's bollocks, but it's a good night out and may yet be a great one. Even if, at times, you have to agree with the lead singer, John, who shouts: "I'm sick of this sentimental twat, let's just do Blockheads." When they do, the stage gives off a million volts.It's 1981, and in a Southend pub drama student Vinnie and his friends re-enact ...

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