Maelys Renaudie

The musicians’ performance was very respectful of the original album and largely managed to recreate its dark, chilling, chaotic quality while being able to add subtle touches of their personality

I’m not sure what I was expecting, but I assumed the show would operate on a primal, energetic, physical level as moshing. For me, it was quite the opposite.

I may not the most impartial when it comes to the Zutons -. I was hooked as soon as I heard the first notes of Rumblin’ Ramblin’ back in 2002 in Liverpool - but I left the Waterfront on a high, feeling like I have spent the evening sharing a magic, precious moment with a long-lost friend.

The costumes were impeccable, the cast formidable and the set often reminiscent of early 20th century paintings. All this, coupled with Dame Agatha Christie’s expertly-crafted dialogue, certainly did a great job of plunging us into this fascinating, long-gone past.