MARIA FRIEDMAN AND FRIENDS: LEGACY

★★★★

Menier Chocolate Factory until April 17 menierchocolatefactory.com

Incandescent show tunes delivered by one of the West End’s most glorious talents combine with a platform for performing arts hopefuls. Friedman’s quivering, sumptuous voice soars on classic numbers by Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch and Michel Legrand, in between delicious anecdotes about her friendship with all three.

A supporting trio, including her talented teenage son Alfie, have individual chances to shine. All backed by the Royal Academy Of Music student choir, the past and future are celebrated in a divine treat for fans of musical theatre.