A RUBERY rocker presented yet another bostin' performance of his quirky Black Country Rock musical at the Crescent Theatre, in Birmingham.

The hit show returned for a weeklong run in the Birmingham International Festival and after reading rave reviews about its debut last year I decided to find out what this Brummie phenomenon was all about.

It is currently wowing audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and I have a feeling it could be back in its home city looking bigger, better and even more rock bostin' than ever before, by 2003.

MG Rover worker Giovanni Esposito, of Cliff Rock Road, spent two years penning the script and score which is packed with colloquial humour and attitude.

The plot is simple - a fat chap from the Black Country with a mundane job at a car factory wants to be a rock star but when he finally gets his moment in the spotlight it all turns out to be a dream.

The 14 performers have been rehearsing at the Hawthorns Social Club, in Rednal Hill Lane, Rubery and each artist gave their all.

The show, set in the 1970s, boasts a magical mix of catchy tunes, homely scenes and hilarious one liners. Narrator Chris Dargue played a grand role and his Black Country tones warmed every heart in the audience as he guided us through the show.

Wannabe star George (Chris Sweeney) - was a loveable character and the scene with his mother (Leah Carroll) was my favourite.

Her voice is incredible and she shone through as a star.

His best buddy Brian (Matthew Beard) was hilarious and I loved his zany antics.

Overall the show was funny, quick-witted and moved at a fast pace. Despite a few sound hitches the cast gave a first class performance and as a Brummie myself I felt very proud of this home grown talent.

Find out more by logging onto www.blackcountryrock.com

SARAH CHAMBERS