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Lily Allen @ Carling Academy Birmingham

Nov 6 2006 By Gurdip Thandi, Birmingham Mail

IN the last few months, Lily Allen has been unfairly portrayed as a foul-mouthed, mockney chav who likes to make cheap digs at other celebrities.

But if you ignore the headlines and concentrate on what she does best, such as performing a stunning set in front of a packed Carling Academy in Birmingham, then you'll find her a far more appealing prospect.

She strutted on to the stage to belt out her last single LDN, which put her fans in the party mood.

This was followed by a string of other bouncy, ska-meets-pop numbers, from her debut album Alright, Still, such as Shame For You, Knock 'Em Out and Not Big.

New single Littlest Things shows a more softer side, while she displayed her diversity with a couple of acoustic cover versions.

She polished off her desperrately short gig with her first number one single Smile and the glorious Alfie, an ode to her younger brother.

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