Everyone’s favourite nanny has blown into town as if carried by the recent winds of Storm Eowyn, and she’s just as charming as ever. ‘Practically perfect in every way’, Mary Poppins takes the children, Jane and Michael, on whimsical adventures across London as she imparts her lessons. Stefanie Jones steps into this iconic role with ease, assuming Poppins’ quick wit and confidence as well as showing off her warmth in scenes with jack-of-all-trades Bert (Jack Chambers).

At the heart of the show remains the Banks family. The children yearn for attention from their father, the stern workaholic George Banks (Michael D Xavier), while their mother, Winifred (Lucie-Mae Sumner) struggles with leaving her old acting job and embracing her new role as a respectable Edwardian wife. Mary Poppins predictably uses her magical antics to bring the family together again. The family’s emotional journey succeeds in tugging at the heartstrings, though it is a shame to see Winifred lose the suffragette zeal of her film counterpart.

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s co-production of Mary Poppins delights in crowd-pleasing theatrics, with giant terrifying puppets, some very clever illusions, and an impressive tap number that takes place partly on the ceiling. Spectacles abound, including a chance to see Mary Poppins fly above the audience, while the witty dialogue and physical comedy keeps us grounded in its story. This combined with a blend of classic favourites like ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ and newer songs is sure to entertain audiences old and young.

Mary Poppins tours until Saturday 31 January; reviewed at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.