BLOC Productions’ opening night of My Fair Lady at the Bristol Hippodrome last night was a roaring success. Their enraptured audience was left longing for more and singing showtunes, with a skip here and there, as they streamed out of the theatre.

Even my husband – who seemed so excited you might have thought he was off to the dentist to have his teeth pulled – came away admitting he had a great time. And, when he thought he was out of sight, trying a move or two in the car park stairwell.

The musical remains in Bristol until Saturday. If you’re off to see it this week, prepare to fall in love with the charming story all over again.

My Fair Lady, which has won six Tony Awards, simply sparkles with wit and elegance. It tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, an Edwardian cockney flower girl who transforms into a lady who could pass as a princess. But it’s biggest drawcard is of course its unrivalled musical numbers.

Everyone is bound to recognise some tunes, from the most famous: ‘Wouldn’t It Be Loverly’ to the comic: ‘With a Little Bit of Luck’ and ‘Get Me to the Church on Time.’ Not to mention the soaring melodies of ‘I Could Have Danced All Night’ and ‘On the Street Where You Live.’

And Bloc does not disappoint; the musical score was delivered with true style. With a massive cast of over 50, and the bombardment of constantly changing grand sets and costumes, the stage was filled with colour and boundless energy.

The company particularly excelled at playing up the humour and chaos of the more upbeat numbers. Simon Vardakis as Eliza’s cheeky layabout father Alfred P Doolittle, was especially brilliant. And the choreography by Courtney Jackson was spot on.

Meanwhile, Charlotte Hunter believably enacted Eliza’s glorious transformation. Although her dancing didn’t quite match her loverly voice, she was without doubt as endearing as the heroines who have gone before her.

“My Fair Lady is the most fun you can have on stage with slick choreography, varied acting and truly memorable songs,” Charlotte said.

This enjoyment was palpable with the comfortable pairing of Charlotte and Pete Cottell, as the arrogant Professor Henry Higgins, providing constant giggles between the show-stopping songs.

The musical, which is a little longer running than standard as it is, left the audience begging for an encore. If I didn’t have to drive home, I could have danced all night. And if given half the chance, I would have watched Bloc all night too.

My Fair Lady is at the Bristol Hippodrome at 7.30pm until Saturday, with 2.30pm matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets start from £16.90.

Visit atgtickets.com for further ticket information or blocproductions.co.uk for more on the company.