Raw rhythm coursed through the narrowing arteries of Worthing audiences as memories of the musical revolution of 40 years ago were revived in this classic pop parade.

Norman Pace, the quiet man of British comedy, was cooking with gas as he compered this affectionate look at the teenage scene of the Sixties.

He played Eric "Rubber Legs" Levene, owner of the Club A-Go-Go during the era when The Beatles and I Want To Hold Your Hand conquered the States, the Dave Clark Five pounded out Bits And Pieces and The Four Seasons sang Rag Doll.

Eric was an avuncular figure while, at the same time, was determined to uphold his position as king of nine Rock Till You Drop contests.

Pace's driving number Eric's Gonna Keep Going deserved its rapturous reception.

The musical was powered by almost 30 rocking numbers, most cheeky take-offs of well-remembered hits.

They included tributes to Twiggy and Cliff Richard and covered a range of emotions from teenage fears of romantic rejection to premature ejaculation.

The production, which was at the Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, last month, transcended the awful acoustics and village-hall seating of the Pavilion to celebrate a national hunger for pop which is unlikely to be repeated.