★★★★☆ Strong
Edinburgh Youth Theatre tackles arguably Shakespeare’s most famous play this Fringe, rising to the challenge with Juliet and Romeo, a reimagined take on the tragedy of love, loss, and senseless violence.
★★★★☆ Packs a punch
Lubna Kerr presents Lunchbox, the powerful final part of her trilogy depicting her life as a Pakistani Muslim moving to Glasgow, at the Pleasance Courtyard for this year’s fringe.
★★★★☆ Refreshing
Dregs, from Emery Hunter and Bobby Bradley at the Scottish Storytelling Centre throughout the Fringe, is a refreshing combination of ideas, cleverly put across.
★★★☆☆ Energetic
Returning for a second Fringe run, Mary, Queen of Rock from Pretty Knickers Productions and directed by Jo Rush is on every night of the Fringe in the Cowbarn at Underbelly, Bristo Square.
★★★★☆ A delightful death
Making very effective use of a small stage in an intimate venue, Pierrot Productions’ show Hi, Mum! takes the audience into a room in an undertakers where the body of Alba and Elspeth Brae’s mother lies wrapped in a shroud.
★★★★☆ Sweet and playful
Pekku, a witty and entertaining camping caper perfectly targeted at children aged 3-6, arrives in Edinburgh for its UK and European premiere, with just nine performances at Zoo Southside.
★★★☆☆ Tender
Sandbox: Saining is an immersive video environment by Kerry Mullaney and Kris Bird that takes a tender look at what the bonds of love might mean to AI, posing cultural and ethical questions for viewers.