THIS is yet another superb show produced by Salisbury Playhouse.

In the intimate Salberg Studio, this hugely enjoyable musical has a simple yet effective set, including an atmospheric background of historical London, a red telephone box, a lamp-post, and an Underground sign with its map picked out on the stage floor and walls.

Three brilliant singer/musicians deliver a rich variety of songs about England’s capital city, from Vera Lynn’s Second World War romantic A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, through The Kinks’ 1960s yearning Waterloo Sunset, to The Clash’s ’70s catchy stomper London Calling.

One of the show’s many highlights is a stunningly moving version of a song usually considered a traditional pub sing-a-long – Bud Flanagan’s cheery Underneath The Arches.

However, beneath its gentle melody is a grim narrative of poor people sleeping with “...a pavement for a pillow”

and the number is beautifully revealed as a melancholic and intensely meaningful ballad.

Segueing that particular piece into Ralph McTell’s classic Streets Of London is theatrical genius. This version of the deceptively melodic picture of old people neglected by “...a world that doesn’t care” is sung and played by Stuart McLoughlin with insight and soul. Popular Playhouse regular Glyn Kerslake delivers smooth vocals and jazzy piano, particularly on A Foggy Day.

Lauren Storer performs with stylish panache, plays sensual sax on Gerry Rafferty’s Baker Street, and even rides a bike while singing LDN.

This classy show runs until January 18.