IT was 60 years ago in October 1962 that The Beatles released their life-changing single Love Me Do.

While the seeds of Beatlemania were sewn in their home town, another musical group with a difference were getting their act together - literally.

One versatile member at Liverpool Everyman was Mike McGear (name-changing brother of Beatle Paul) who was a poet, artist and photographer all on top of his day job as a hairdresser.

He was joined by rhyming Roger McGough and wordsmith and skilled clown John Gorman together this creative construction became Scaffold.

The name was conjured up from the thesaurus and the threesome went on to inspire a generation of fans with their satire, poetry, television shows and hit singles.

It was at an arts festival in 1962 that Scaffold built up a loyal following and many were there at the Everyman (then called Hope Hall) for these two sell-out shows - six decades on.

Nostalgic and immense fun - a splendid time guaranteed for all, to quote that 'other' Liverpool combo.

They were joined on stage by broadcaster and author Spencer Leigh, who did get a few words in edgeways as messrs McGear, McGough and Gorman performed collective sketches and solo spots.

Wirral-based Mr McCartney guided the wide-aged group audience through his stunning, timeless photos on a back projection screen while another Wirral resident Mr Gorman revitalised his gormless PC Plod character and Mr McGough provided some of his greatest hits from the million-selling Merseyound anthology.

There were celebratory videos of the hits Do You Remember and Liverpool Lou.

A brief Q and A included Roger asking if he could get a lift back to his home in London.

Short skits included classic sketches notably the Speaking Clock and Paper Underpants - the latter aided by musician Keith Wilson.

The two and a half hour show ended with more wistful video and a sing-a-long finale to that classic 1968 number one song Lily The Pink.

Many critics regarded this as a novelty song but the original featured Graham Nash, Elton John and Jack Bruce. The Scaffold took entertainment seriously.

There were standing ovations for both shows and many would agree with Mike when (with a twinkle in his eye) he tweeted ... "Must do it again, sometime."

Yes, Mike, we could all do with a bit of surreal Scaffolding every now and then.

Globe verdict: Four stars

Thank U Very Much ... Scaffold!