A glorious return to the world's end

THERE are very few shows that can match the sheer spectacle of Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds The Spirit Of Man Tour which landed at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena on Thursday night, and showed why this adaptation of HG Wells' 1898 novel continues to captivate audiences.

- KEVIN COOPER

The concert tour adaptations of Wayne's album began in 2006 and all these years later it is still going strong.

The imposing set features a full orchestra and The Black Smoke Band, who worked together to recreate the infectious sounds of the album.

A large screen at the back of the stage and two giant screens on either side serve to help tell the story, showing film scenes featured in the show.

Towering above the stage, Liam Neeson as The Narrator appeared in 3D holography and announced the end of the world with a calm authority.