★★★☆☆ Appealing
A cast of young people from Captivate Theatre prove they can be anything that they want to be in their production of musical Bugsy Malone at Edinburgh Academy until 12 August.
★★★★☆ Likeable
Holly Street – from Long Face Theatre and New Celts at theSpace on the Mile on odd dates throughout the Fringe – is unashamedly silly, but very funny and oddly sweet.
★★★★☆ Comedy with heart
A kitchen-sink (or perhaps back bedroom) drama, I Kissed Batman in Just The Tonic at The Caves for the firs week of the Fringe is the latest offering from Lex Joyce in association with Shark Bait Theatre.
★★★★☆ Fully-fledged
Death on the Clyde, playing The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club for Week One of the Fringe, involves a mix of song, dance, and storytelling to create a well-polished interpretation of Scottish folklore.
★★★☆☆ Charming
Edinburgh-based magician Dan Bastianelli is no stranger to the Fringe. Following sold-out shows in 2023 and 2024, he returns with Identity at The Space @ Surgeon’s Hall, questioning why he does magic in the first place.