Rock of Ages is a jukebox musical built around classic rock songs from the 1980s - especially from the glam metal bands of the decade. The show features songs from the likes of Journey, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Poison and Europe as well as other well-known rock artists.

The original Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances, closing in 2015 with the title of 27th longest running show in Broadway history. Since its debut, it has spawned replica productions in Japan, Australia and the UK where it ran for two years in the West End.

The production on stage tonight is, officially, an amateur run of the show - which I think we all know is a term I hate. What was presented to me this evening was a slick, well rehearsed and polished performance which any company should be proud of; 'amateur' or professional.

Jukebox musicals, especially those that take themselves very seriously, can often fall by the wayside - they can turn into a parody of themselves very quickly. Rock of Ages manages to avoid that - partly by having a back catalogue of songs that would make any stadium rock act proud, but also by understanding its own limitations. 

The plot isn't exactly Shakespeare. Girl moves to new town, meets boy, boy and girl fall in love (but won't admit it) whilst the town is torn apart...but all is fine in the end. However Rock of Ages uses that storyline to hold together a playlist that made Wolverhampton rock this evening.

The set was an incredibly high standard and, coupled with awesome lighting, it gave the production a hint of 'wow factor' before a note had been played by the band. Everybody who performed as part of this production should give themselves a well deserved pat on the back.

Olivia Jones and David Walters held proceedings together as the lovestruck Sherrie and Drew, alongside superb performances from both Simon Pugh as Lonnie and Gregg Yates as Dennis. Lyndon Flavell pulled off a first class performance as Stacee Jaxx, alongside a brilliant comedic stint from George Stuart as the loveable German, Franz. 

However to start picking favourites would be futile - productions by groups like this are an out and out team effort, rather than a fight for star billing. he commitment and passion that was shown on a stage like The Grand's is tantamount to the professionalism of WBOS as a whole. They should be applauded for taking on a vocally and physically demanding piece and pulling it off with such incredible skill.

Rock of Ages runs at Wolverhampton Grand until Saturday 29th April.