SATURDAY saw the return of Barry and Paul Chuckle to the Grand Opera House, and after taking my sons, Adam and Connor, last year to see their version of Star Wars, they were both looking forward to the Chuckles' version of Harry Potter - Barry Potty And His Smarter Brother Paul.

I have to say none of us were disappointed - even their dad enjoyed it. The show this year had advanced quite a bit, the sets were fantastic and the comedy had a great balance so the adults were not left out.

In fact, one dad got more than he bargained for with a faceful of white cream, which not only made the children screech with laughter but the adults laugh with relief that it wasn't them sitting on the front row.

The comedy was very clever and well thought out. At the beginning, when Barry and Paul arrive at Bogbrush Hall, there was a scene where the register was being taken, but Barry and Paul have changed their names to Paul What and Barry Who. The comedy during this had the whole audience in fits of laughter. From then on in the whole show was just full of very clever slapstick.

There was a lot more magic this year, some of which had me wondering "how did they do that?" - especially a brilliantly executed scene with a flying car with Barry (Who) Chuckle inside, which appeared to be flying out of the stage.

Adam and Connor certainly enjoyed their encounter with Barry Potty, as our journey home was filled with "hellooooa" and "getoutofhere", not only from my children but from other children as we made our way home.

I have to say I don't know where the Chuckle Brothers get all their energy from, as after performing two sell-out shows, they still had time and energy to meet the children and sign autographs after the show. If they are back next year, I will definitely be one of the first in the queue for tickets.

Updated: 10:36 Monday, February 23, 2004