Start spreadin’ the news – the Rat Pack is back in town.

The Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr tribute act will be doing it their way, re-creating the Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday, when the original Rat Pack served up a smooth blend of swing with charisma, panache and swagger.

The tribute show – said to capture the music, comedy and personality of the original legends – features David Alacey as ‘Ol Blue Eyes’ Frank Sinatra, Des Coleman as ‘Mr Showbiz’, Sammy Davis Jnr, and Paul Drakley as the ‘King of Cool’, Dean Martin.

* The Rat Pack Is Back is at St George’s Hall on Thursday, July 5. For tickets, ring (01274) 432000.