Jane McDonald in Concert (01/06/11, The Grand)

Almost exactly a year to the day since I first took my Mum and Mum-in-law to see Jane McDonald at the Grand I was there again, with just my mother in tow this time, due to mid-week scheduling and work commitments. As before we were sat in a sea of grey-haired wrinklies, with pockets of gay dotted about the theatre (plus my Mum, who's neither!). And as before, Jane was sensational, very funny, with a massive voice that completely filled the auditorium. 

The set-list was very similar to last year, including the two Dreamgirls songs, the final disco medley, and a few tracks from her last album. Also included this time was a Stevie Wonder medley, a Burt Bacharach tune (Anyone Who Had a Heart), and a few other new songs. One of Jane's backing musicians also took part in a duet and then got a solo spot with a catchy song he'd written himself. Even though some of the songs (and jokes) were the same as last year, we both still had a really good time and would go again next year!