A slice of Americana that isn’t too sweet, Jackie!!! is a riveting musical comedy with a sharp-witted edge. We follow young Jacqueline Bouvier from humble dreams of becoming a journalist to stepping into the daunting role of US First Lady. Complete with iconic pillbox hat and pink suit, Jackie stumbles deep into the upper echelons of American society and doesn’t like what she finds. Navigating the reality of being part of one of history’s most influential families, she tries to keep her own dreams from being stifled. This struggle for fame, political power and independence is combined here with hilarious impersonations and that infamous rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’.

Written and composed by Joe McNeice, Max Alexander-Taylor and Nancy Edwards, Jackie!!! has all the drama of musical theatre mixed with a sprinkle of Saturday Night Live and a cast who look like they’re having as much fun as we are. The performances include satisfying mischievous political humour, a high note that’ll make you gasp, and catchy numbers that should leave the audience giggling to themselves for days. Hopefully this talented production will be back for another bite of the Fringe in years to come. 

Jackie!!!, Gilded Balloon Patter House, until 25 August, 6.30pm; main picture: Simon Vail.