Falco has a daughter Raven, excitingly played on the night I saw by an understudy Kellie Gnauck.  Raven is about to celebrate her 18th birthday. Falco has spent his life trying to protect Raven from The Lost Boys who live under the city.

Falco now has a stale relationship with his wife Sloane (Sharon Sexton) and part of the opening Act tells the story of how he fell for her.  

Those who know the music well will remember two spoken passages, the first starting, spoken in London by Strat, but here by Raven, “I remember everything ….” which sets the scene with the audience that they are in for an thrilling ride. The other, a running joke, “On a hot summers night would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red rose…” is asked by the lead character Strat (Glenn Adamson).

In order to tell the story, Steinman has taken his songs and placed them into a book of the musical with passages in between that slow down the action.  I found myself just waiting to hear the first chords of the original music knowing that it would be loud and spectacular; it does not disappoint.

The set and costume designer (Jon Bausor) has a stage laid out on a number of different levels, one to the right being Raven’s bedroom and to the left a large video screen. Interestingly a camera woman is on hand providing close-up of the actors displayed on the screen.

As you would expect a large amount of the action revolves round motorbikes and they play an important part of the narrative. Steinman’s songs are well suited to duets between the characters and are often supported by the skilful, energetic dancers who all come together to give a great visual and sound experience.