Ivor Novello, who died in 1951, is a name synonymous with the English musical play of between the Wars. The world of Novello is one of unrepentant romance from an age that was grim with poverty and depression and under the threat of war. Novello brought people into the theatre to forget the world outside and to lose themselves in luscious melody and in love stories that rang true despite plots and settings that had only a slight hold on reality.

Audiences loved Novello and that love was reciprocated by a man who was the embodiment of charm in the theatre. John Cairney, who wrote the book of the show, says - 'It was my happiest show. It never failed with audiences, because Novello knew exactly what they wanted from a night out in the theatre and he gave them it - with bells on'.

The cast is one actor who is both Novello and Narrator. Two female singers complete the cast - a soprano and an alto/contralto and they sings sing all the famous songs like 'Someday My Heart Will Awake', 'Glamorous Night' and many, many more. Novello's Henry V performance is remembered and his 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' is featured to close the first-half when everyone, including the audience joins in 'We'll Gather Lilacs' for the final curtain. This audience certainly doesn't go out humming the scenery.