Tutti Frutti

It might make a certain generation feel old to point out that it's nearly 20 years since Tutti Frutti was first screened.

The nostalgia factor will clearly play a big part in attracting audiences to the National Theatre of Scotland's major new production, adapted from the series by its writer John Byrne.

These guarantees aside, it's hard to avoid the fact that this is six episodes crammed into a single play. The plot gallops along at such a lick that at times it's difficult to keep up with who's in love with whom and who's about to tip over the edge. 'Who's dead?' whispered someone behind us mid-way though the second half, and it was a fair question.

But what of The Majestics themselves, the Scottish rock 'n' rollers who don't quite qualify as has-beens because 'you huv to've been a somebody in the first place'? There's no shortage of vocal talent in the cast ' which includes Tom Urie as lead singer Danny, Tam Dean Burn as guitarist Vincent and the lovely Dawn Steele as Suzie ' and when they really get going you'll believe they made the top ten.

Alas, in the end there isn't time for many full-bodied numbers, and while You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling is the clear highlight, ballads including Love Hurts stubbornly refuse to tingle the spine. Also, while having the frontman behind the keyboard may be fine for TV, on stage this arrangement is far less effective, particularly considering how far away from the audience the band is to begin with.

Surprisingly, given the sky-high profile of the production, there are a few sloppy touches: clearly empty luggage bags are tossed around; a uniform is concealed with confusing consequences and the staging renders many seats 'restricted view'.

These complaints aside, Tutti Frutti is nonetheless an entertaining night out thanks to the combination of timeless music and a script bursting with juicy one-liners.