Lisa Stansfield is a surprising woman. Having won numerous music awards, you’d expect perhaps a level of artsy pretension from the soul singer.

Stansfield is nothing of the sort, a real breath of fresh air. Dressed in a glamorous black number, she recommends a pub to the audience because they do great pies. “And I know pies”, the Yorkshire lass purrs, before launching into another impressive number.

The down-to-earth soul singer had the entire audience on their feet within minutes of being on stage, and they stayed dancing, song after song.

The seventies feel of the music meant the audience was largely made up of the corresponding age group, but Stansfield’s incredibly strong and deep vocals can appeal to any age, and I found myself on my feet dancing as well. The saxophone and trumpet solos within several numbers are fantastic, and really hammered home the soul feel the band is bringing into a new decade.

Stansfield brings the tempo down a little with some beautiful slow numbers. Stupid Heart was beautiful, and really complemented the songstress’ range.

Her new song, Picket Fence, is a fantastic dancer as well, and the 2001 hit 8-3-1 felt like another highlight of the show.

The mood of the show was one of dancing to your hearts’ content, something which Stansfield led, encouraging the audience to join her at the front. Fans of Stansfield will love this show, and those who are new to her won’t feel too left out by the end of the evening.

- Louise Jones