If the posters showing a lady boy dressed half as a man, half as a woman, set tongues wagging then their marquee at The Level sent imaginations racing.

But despite the hype, most people don't really know what The Lady Boys Of Bangkok is all about. It is fair to say the lady boys have a reputation which proceeds them and it is that reputation which is putting some people off.

But having seen - and thoroughly enjoyed - the show, I can assure you it is 100 per cent flamboyant fun and in no way a sleazy sex show.

This is a sexy cabaret with Lady Boys miming and dancing to hits by Britney Spears, Shania Twain and Sophie Ellis Bextor.

As you would expect, the outfits are pure glitz with jewel-encrusted thongs and minuscule hot pants leave no question as to who has or hasn't had the "snip".

If Alan Partridge found Bangkok Chick Boys "confusing" then I wonder what he'd make of one particular Lady Boy, who has the legs and bottom to rival Kylie.

All around, you can hear people discussing which Lady Boy they think is the most convincing, women asking men if they find the Lady Boys attractive and debates raging about body hair and breasts.

It's a fascinating experience and one which needs to be approached with a light-heart and an open mind.

During the interval, you can have your picture taken with the Lady Boys for a mere "five dolla", I mean £5. But ladies beware - my photo showed them looking like the ladies and me looking more like the boy.

Highlights of the show are the hilarious Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee from Grease, the Moulin Rogue-style Lady Marmalade, the explosive Abba Tribute and the rousing finale of I Am What I Am.

The show is designed for adults but is suitable for people of every age and gender. There is a bar and audiences can get a bit boisterous so organisers suggest ages 14 and above.

Extravagant, outrageous and eye-opening, this spectacular show must be seen to be believed.

Monday to Thursday, 8.30pm, Fridays and Saturdays 7.15pm/9.30pm, Sunday 3pm and 6pm. Tickets are from £15. Call 01260 288694 or 01273 709709.