The theatrical performance of Mikelangelo And The Black Sea Gentlemen fills the Spiegeltent to bursting. How to describe their sound? Well, a late-arriving guest was greeted with, “Don’t worry come in, it’s the same old... just Balkan pastiche for the middle class!” I could throw in Hasidic and a touch of Country too.

Each of the band has their own persona and is a masterful musician. Guido Libido on piano accordion, whose chilling stare provokes a fair few nervous gasps; mobster-style double bassist Little Ivan; “snake charmer” Great Muldavio on clarinet; and “winner of the Balkan Music Award for the best eyes and teeth”, Rufino the Catalan Casanova on violin. Finally Mikelangelo, the “Balkan Elvis”, has a captivating, booming voice – think Topol/Elvis/Chris Isaak – and an apparently insatiable sexual appetite!

An array of captivating songs all tell a story. For The Wild Wind (dedicated to Brighton on Friday) Muldavio plays some beautiful harmonica. The twist on country music is brilliant in Ten Years In The Saddle – where guns are swapped for guitar slinging.

Mikelangelo pulled everyone to their feet for the final song – the eclectic mix of audience linking arms and dancing by the end.

It’s melodramatic, its hilarious, it’s stunning musicianship, it’s dark theatrical cabaret. I urge you to go see it.