BLACKPOOL North Pier's Diamond Jubilee Show is a little gem of a production.

The show stars summer season perennials The Grumbleweeds supported by 70s and 80s rockers Alvin Stardust and The Heartbeats, stand-up comedian Johnnie Casson, The Bopettes singers and the Body of People (or 'BOP') troupe of talented dancers.

The Bopettes, velvety-voiced Chardel Rhoden and lovely local lass Tracey Jordan competently kicked off the evening with a funky Michael Jackson medley.

Next up was Johnnie Casson, who got the audience giggling in no time at all with his mixture of funny tales and traditional gags.

He describes his humour as "pale blue" -- just a little bit rude in places -- but the mainly older audience, and those with children, did not seem offended.

Alvin Stardust and The Heartbeats brought the first half to a close, with a rousing rock-'n'-roll set including My Coo Ca Choo, C'Mon Everybody, Red Dress and the rip-roaring encore Johnny B Goode.

Alvin is a great mover, the musicians spot on, and there was plenty of clapping, singing, toe-tapping and seated boogying going on.

The second half began with a Motown medley from The Bopettes and BOP dancers before the bill topping Grumbleweeds took to the stage.

Their act was polished and Robin Colvill, Tony Jo and Graham Walker were clearly having as much fun as the audience. Robin's impressive impersonations included Cher, Julian Clary and Austin Powers. Tony turned in a great Johnny Mathis and Tommy Cooper, and Graham made a fabulous Steptoe. He was also hugely funny playing a compere of a working men's club in Halifax. All very silly -- and very appealing to all ages.

Director and choreographer Dollie Henry-Jenkins has injected the show with plenty of punch, leaving that satisfied feeling that only a value-for-money, light-hearted evening can give.