Same old story, remarks Lucille Goldberg as she discusses her familys past. The phrase somewhat sums up A Big Day for the Goldbergs, which is about a rather ordinary Jewish family from Leeds and which employs many a cliché. However, this story is sensitively directed by Olivia Rowe and is told exuberantly by its two actors, Elisa Boyd and Emma Gordon. The quality of their performances, most often in the taxing monologue medium, transforms what could be the hackneyed same old into an engaging piece.Michele Goldberg (Gordon) wants to run away and join the circus. She imagines soaring above the Town Hall and Roundhay Park in her home town, Leeds, as people stare up at her. Being looked up to has always been her ambition, and it is realised when she does indeed join the circus and starts walking the tightrope. On returning home, Michele tells us all about clowning - the different types, childrens entertaining, the vibe of circus school - oh, and that she is in luurve! with a perfect specimen in all but one respect... And thats about it. But, Gordon is all grins and finesse as her character confides in the captive audience. Youre dying to know what happened, arent you? she rightly asks at one point. Michele is loveable and when she claims everythings going to be OK, we are genuinely pleased.Lucille (Boyd) is Micheles older sister. Shes pregnant, and is marrying the babys father at Harewood House pretty soon. Shes not quite sure if she truly loves him; things are going rather faster than she planned Just like Gordon, Boyd takes ownership of this ordinary role with likeable believability.Both actors also play-cum-imitate their melodramatic, neurotic mother with a simple change of voice. The portrayal is amusing and well observed, just like the rest of the show. It doesnt break any theatrical ground, but A Big Day for the Goldbergs is certainly entertaining and endearing.