Just when we thought Our Lady's High School Former Pupils Association Light Opera Society couldn't surpass fantastic offerings of the past, they stormed the Motherwell Civic Concert Hall with audience favourite Cafe Chantant Two.

The return of this stunning review, first presented in 2005, posed new challenges which the club embraced with fantastic results.

An eclectic mix of music gave this classical form of entertainment an exciting twist, with old and new music alike delighting audiences. The fresh choreography by Anne McEwan-Manual and Peter McFarlane's exciting production, with new and inspired orchestration by David Fisher and Cameron Merriweather ensured that this performance was not to be missed.

The Concert Hall, in true cabaret style had been turned into a glittering cafe with intimate tables and a relaxed atmosphere.

The popular idea of Cafe Chantant began in 20th century France, where small groups would be entertained by a group of singers and dancers.

The light entertainment was sometimes a little bawdy but always popular and though the Society's offering was not nearly quite as risque, audiences of today enjoyed the show just as much.

The strong choral quality of Our Lady's able singing members was a delight to hear and rousing performances of 'I Believe' and 'There can be Miracles' from the Prince of Egypt were deeply emotional and moving pieces.

Old standards such as 'Mack the Knife' and 'Great Balls of Fire' were fuelled with fun and energy while the shadows of old style cabaret lingered continually on the fringes with Shirley Bassey numbers, famous movie songs and the fabulous 'La Vie En Rose'.

The haunting, 'Can't Help Falling in Love With You' and the dreamy, 'Catch a Falling Star' were accompanied by bright and humorous numbers such as, 'Baby It's Cold Outside' and 'The Aristocats'.

A highlight of the show was the sizzling, 'El Tango De Roxanne' while the stunning, 'Sull Aria', from the Marriage of Figaro, harked back to the delights of Grand Opera.

Modern musicals found a niche in the fabulous numbers from 'Hairspray' and 'Wicked' and the club's diversity was evident in such varying and different styles of music.

Ensemble pieces, able solos and grand choral numbers came together to create a unique offering that was a joy to those who heard it.

The atmosphere, music and artistic production by a very able and innovative production team all served to ensure audiences were transported through different musical styles, times, countries and emotions.

Certainly Cafe Chantant Two was a journey that was not to be forgotten.