The buzz in the lobby of the Mitchell Theatre before the curtains open on the first Glasgow performance of Pylon, can only be described as similar to that of a homecoming gig.

Beer bottles are left next to bookshelves and audience members are strutting around in heels.

Of course, you could put this down to the fact it’s a Saturday night but it’s more to do with the fact that a bus load of Kilmarnock residents have been shipped up to the iconic Glasgow library and theatre.

They have come to support their friends and family who make up the extremely talented cast of musical theatre production Pylon.

The show is a unique blend of monologue and live music which tells the story of events that took place in a Kilmarnock council estate 20-years-ago.

Locals became wrapped up in a conspiracy that electricity pylons were causing cancer to those living nearby.

Davie McFarlane, based on a real person, drives the story along through his struggle to find answers.

The visibly anxious and frustrated Shortlees resident has lost his mother and faces losing his father to the unforgiving disease.

His monologue is at times bleak and desperate, but at others light and obviously hilarious to anyone who hails from the Ayrshire town.

He is joined on stage by other performers dressed in all black, wearing black masks, who stand impressively still throughout the entire show - until their time comes to play.

Rather than moving the plot on, the live music acts almost like bookends wrapping up the previous scene.

Davie (played by Paul Montgomery), holds his own against the backdrop of musicians who are equally as encapsulating.

As well as the thought-provoking conspiracy at the centre of the play, writer Graeme Cameron explores social issues including poverty, neglect and the lives of the working class which leaves the audience reeling.

Overall, the play is an unusual take on the usual manner of storytelling but somehow manages to work, even outwith the its Ayrshire home.

Pylon is an impressive feat by a group of friends inspired by having the struggles of their council estate immortalised.

Verdict: ****