This 1954 musical still has so much going for it ˆ romance, comedy, very hummable, foot-tapping music by Gene de Paul, great lyrics by Johnny Mercer, and a whole lot of energy.

There's also almost non-stop dancing which is where amateur groups can sometimes fall short. But not the BLOGS.

They wisely called back Jill Kelly who choreographed the group's first production of Seven Brides and she's done them proud, again - and they her, it must be said.

They are a superbly drilled troupe, most of all in the testing, long, scene at the social where the seven brothers challenge the snooty town men in dancing, acrobatics and trials of strength with scarcely time to draw breath.

It's a very simple story of love and lust in 19th century rural Bible-belt America.

Tristan Carter and Helen Feierabend were totally convincing as Adam and Millie, the eldest brother and his wife; he's vigorous and dynamic, she's feisty and charming and both have excellent voices.

Helen shares the role with Rebecca Hinds who will play half the week's performances.

Chris Kenning as Gideon, the youngest brother, stands out among a lusty bunch, for his voice and subtle acting skills.

The other brothers are Nick Feierabend, Rob Dallimore, Geoff White,Raymond G Morrison and David Baxter.

Their brides are Sophie Baxter, Helen Dallimore, Rose Lambert, Anna Penwarden, Alison Pritchard and Kimberley Ray It's a superb ensemble effort, verging on professional standard and is directed by Steve Woolley.

Every member of the cast was fully engaged in the performance the whole time.

The sets were attractive and scene changes slick.

The orchestra under the direction of Matthew Finch never overwhelmed the singers.

The only slight criticism is that the wigs some the men chose to give them a more grisly mountain man image, looked like, well, wigs. Sorry guys.