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Bugsy Malone the movie – a gangster musical featuring only kids - became an instant classic when it was released in 1976. Now it’s touring with three sets of youngsters alternating to play the lead roles.

You cannot fault the performance by this young ensemble at Chichester Festival Theatre. They race through this musical with energy, panache and bags of professional enthusiasm. The choreography – especially the boxing scene – is delivered with pin-point precision.

Gabriel Payne was performing the title role of Bugsy on the night we attended – and this young guy is as charismatic as he is charming. He wins the audience over in a second.

Bugsy Malone at Chichester Festival Theatre: our verdict on the revival of this 1970s classic