From the rewinding of tapes, to braces and waistcoats, the production is quintessentially 80s. Based on the iconic film, it follows a group of aspiring performers attending an elite school for dance, acting, and music. The ensemble enthusiastically brings this story to life through gravity-defying leaps into the air and their incredible renditions of classic tracks, like the titular number ‘Fame’.

Amonik Melaco’s Tyrone Jackson dominates the stage, not only through his powerful command of movement, but through his authentic depiction of teenage angst, climaxing in an outburst against the homeroom teacher helping him. This is where the tension is thickest in the show, the whole audience holding their breath for what will become of our rising star.

Shanay Holmes is particularly remarkable as Mrs Sherman – firm, principled, and undoubtedly devoted to the students she teaches. Her passion can be felt most in her performance of ‘These Are My Children’, a tear-jerking number that will remind you of every impactful authority figure in your life. Vocally astounding, her skill left the audience in a moment of shock, before rapturous applause broke out.

The swivelling setting only makes the bustling nature of the school halls feel all the more real, and the set-up is used to no end; people climbing stairs and clambering through windows – no inch of the space is wasted. When there’s open floor, it’s filled with the meticulously crafted and brilliantly executed choreography from Tom Jackson Greaves and Tinovimbanashe Sibanda: dynamic and seamless.

Ultimately, Fame is just as much about singing and dancing as it ever was but this production expertly explores the struggle of self-discovery and the myriad of troubles that comes with growing up. During the final song of the night, they not only received a standing ovation, but the audience got up on their feet to sing and dance alongside the cast.

Whether you’re new to the musical, or already acquainted, this revival breathes new life into the much-loved production.