Barbershopera - Apocalypse No! *** TNT

It’s time for the bimillenial audit of the human race and the world’s in a mess.

So god sends the Horsemen of the Apocalypse to earth to sort it out before tomorrow tea time in Barbershopera’s playfully enjoyable new show.

But things don’t go quite according to plan – the hearts of War, Famine and Pestilence just aren’t really in it. And Death doesn’t even turn up – he’s dead.

So the three of them join forces with primary teacher Beth (whose school is threatened with closure) and set off on their hobby horses to put things right.

It’s all quite daft, but performed (in grey school uniforms) with an infectious enthusiasm and considerable talent.The a cappella singing embraces soul and gospel, the lyrics are (for the most part) witty and the four performers (Lara Stubbs and Pete Sorel-Cameron joining forces with lyricist composers Rob Castell and Tom Sadler) ensure that their encounters with (among others) a hairy nun, a pink cow, and the Hound of Hell in his filthy lair maintain momentum throughout the 80 minute running time.

Trafalgar Studios (2), Whitehall, SW1A 2DY Charing Cross tube (0844 871 7632) ambassadortickets.com/trafalgarstudios Till February 5 £20 (or £30 combined ticket with The Fitzrovia Radio Hour)