Premiering at The Cambridge Theatre in 2002, Our House was the winner of the 2003 Olivier award for Best New Musical and has since gone on to tour both nationally and internationally to great acclaim.

Through the music of Madness, writer Tim Firth explores the themes of love, family values, growing up, responsibility and dealing with losing the people that shape us.

Our House has many obvious influences including Willy Russell's Blood Brothers and the 1998 romantic comedy film Sliding Doors.

I like Oliver!, I went to see that when I was a kid and West Side Story and maybe a few little bits and pieces over the years, but no, not a huge fan of musicals, no.

"[1] Tim Firth was approached by producers to write the script for the show, accepting the offer as he was a fan of Madness.

Speaking to What's on Stage in 2002, Firth commented; "I'd always thought there was an irony that everyone remembered Madness as the nutty boys, but that was generated largely by the videos.

[3][4][5] Michael Jibson made his professional debut as Joe Casey and was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

For a time, the production team struggled to find a performer suitable to play Joe's love interest, Sarah.

The problem was solved when Michael Jibson suggested Julia Gay, his classmate at Guildford School of Acting.

Our House returned to London's West End on 11 November 2012 for a one off Gala performance at the Savoy Theatre, celebrating the show's 10th anniversary.

The New Wolsey Theatre Company, based in Ipswich, toured the UK with a production of Our House, starring Alexis Gerred, Daniella Bowen & Steve Dorsett in Autumn 2013.

Directed by Michael Burgen at the Union Theatre, London, the musical ran from 19 August – 12 September.

Other cast members include: Zachary Worrall, Alice Baker, Rachel Capp, Reece Kerridge, Lauren Dinse, Paul Flannigan and Joanna Bird.

The musical called at various towns and cities throughout the UK including Swansea, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Blackpool, Coventry, Hastings, Weymouth, Glasgow and Bromley.

On the wrong path, Joe accepts Reecey's offer to work for him and they run a scam alarm company.

Sarah criticises Joe's selfishness and his decision to run away from the building site when he asks about the charity ball, but confirms that he can come if he wants to.

On the right path, Reecey approaches Joe as he walks home from work and convinces him to attempt to burgle a house ("Simple Equation - Reprise").

Joe arrives at the ball with a large donation, and he and Sarah dance ("The Return of the Los Palmas 7").

Meanwhile, on the wrong path, Joe and Sarah share a kiss, having rekindled their relationship ("Tomorrow's (Just Another Day)/The Sun and the Rain").

On the wrong path, Joe and Sarah are on a gondola, on their way to get married in Las Vegas ("Night Boat To Cairo").

On the wrong path, Mr Pressman explains to Joe his plan to vacate and build up 25 Casey Street.

Meanwhile, Joe tells Mr Pressman he doesn't want to work on Casey Street anymore ("NW5").

On the right path, Joe looks for a lawyer, revealed to be Sarah, now engaged to Callum ("Embarrassment - Reprise (Law Firm)").

Joe tells Reecey to break into 25 Casey Street while Kath is out ("Simple Equation – Reprise").