Avenue Q is not the most upmarket of New York streets, and is about as far away from Park Avenue as you can get. But it's home to some lively, off the wall characters, performed by an unholy comedic alliance of humans and puppets. Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate, has just moved into the neighbourhood as he desperately tries to follow his dreams and discover his ever-elusive purpose in life. A tiny bank balance, the distraction of a busty blonde and a variety of weird and wonderful friends and neighbours lead Princeton on a hilarious story of self-discovery.

Life may suck on Avenue Q  but being jobless, homeless, politically incorrect, having sex (whether hetero, homo or porno…and that’s just the puppets!) are just some of the themes featured in the terrific songs of this show. Winner of the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical, you’ll want to be first in the queue for Avenue Q.