I'VE seen the movie, bought the album and even replaced it with the digitally remastered CD.

I've practiced the famous finger-pointing dance at every family function for what seems like my entire life -- though I have stopped just short of donning the dubious fashions spawned by the cult film.

Now, after a night of fun and music at Manchester's Palace Theatre, I can safely say I've seen the whole epic live on stage.

And do you know it was every bit as good as watching the story of John Travolta's sensational Tony Manero unfold on the silver screen.

Saturday Night Fever is a phenomenon rivalled only by Travolta's similarly fantastic performance in Grease.

But where the film and soundtrack get your toes tapping along, the theatre production benefits from live energy which literally lifts you from your seat.

Think about singing along to the disco classics in the car and times it by 100.

This brand new production comes from the same people who choreographed Fame -- the Musical and features two and a half hours of ear popping, body pumping music and dance routines. Fantastic.

SaturdaY Night Fever. Until Saturday June 7, details from 0870 401 3000.