ANOTHER superb drama has arrived at the Playhouse Studio.

Three major successes in September and October sum up the dramatic output of their latest diverse season.

The Playhouse Studio is ready made for such innovative theatre.

It helps create a wonderful intimacy.

Audiences of late have been treated to Bated Breath's Shakespeare, his Wife and the Dog and Just an Ordinary Lawyer from Liverpool-based Tayo Aluko and Friends.

Both pieces of work telling stories in their own sublime ways.

Now we are lucky to have Spine - a masterclass in just how powerful drama can be when you get a writer and performer who can make you sit up and take notice.

Spine is a brilliant piece of theatre - no better way to spend 60 minutes of your time.

And it's an hour that flies by due to the skill of the performer who engages you for every single second.

From accomplished playwright Clara Brennan and multi-versatile actress Rosie Wyatt this critically-acclaimed, award-winning hit is one of my must sees of the year.

It is described as "Hilarious and heartbreaking" and it delivers such warranted praise and much more.

It is the story of a unique friendship between a feisty, jokey, street-wise but sensitive London teenager - Amy who has a tinderbox personality.

She relays her early struggles and wayward ways with humour and passion.

Rosie Wyatt is, in the process makes her incredibly attractive despite the awful scenarios she has gone through.

Amy, in fast-paced conversational style, tells of her friendship with a mischievous, activist pensioner called Glenda.

The mysterious campaigner wants to leave a political legacy for her community.

She also wants to help save Amy.

Both are vulnerable people.

One phrase resonates throughout "there’s nothing more terrifying than a teenager with something to say".

And our Amy has so much to say and do with her life.

It is uplifting to see the character develop in the multi-skilled hands of Rosie in a magnificent performance.

In an era of political disillusionment and generational divides, this play asks ''has politics forgotten the people it represents?''

And, what price does society, the individual and the powers that be place on knowledge?

Why are libraries closing and what would the great Mark Twain have to say about it?

This powerful production from Soho Theatre is touring across the UK. 

It deserves to play to full houses because it is relevant, entertaining and lovingly delivered.

Dramas with running times of 60 minutes are just my cup of tea.

I could drink in such offerings time and again.

Spine, directed by Bethany Pitts, is full of strong language and layers of beautiful imagery.

The significance of the title becomes apparent once we see the book-adorned set from designer Alison Neighbour - but it also refers to a ghostly encounter vividly told.

There is a twist in this tale and and a real sense of hope.

Spine speaks volumes in more ways than one.

FIVE STARS: Spine-tingling achievement.

It is on until Saturday.

Tickets are from the box office on 0151 709 4776 or www.sohotheatre.com