Kevin Ibbotson-Wight
@weaklemondrink
Borders-born Edinburgh based worker/ writer/ runner/ sleeper. A good book, a good film, or a good show and I'm a very happy chap.
Reviews: 863
Other Articles: 265
Past Lives
A melancholy and aching sleight of emotional hand that signals the arrival of a major new voice
Is There Anybody Out There?
A wonderful personal journey towards self-acceptance that also seeks to reframe how we view disability
Sian Davies: This Charming Man
An exuberant, and ultimately jubilant coming-of-age romp through the Best in Class mastermind’s youth
Rhiannon Shaw: Wedding Night
A weird and sometimes wonderful batch of colourful characters appear at this most awkward of weddings
Ira Sachs
‘I think that there is a sexless quality to people wearing lycra’. We speak to the filmmaker about his new film Passages ahead of its screening at EIFF
Hope Dickson Leach
We spoke to the filmmaker about the film adaptation of her theatrical take on Stevenson’s classic The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde ahead of its World Premiere
William Stone: Lofi Jokes to Study/Relax to
Metronomic gag merchant presents a strong hour of quality one-liners
A Political Breakfast
Our comedy editor finds himself on the other side of the performer/ critic divide as he takes part in satirical panel show
Jo Griffin: The Power Hour
Insanely high-energy presentation doesn’t quite suit the trippy, meditative subject matter
Milo Edwards: Sentimental
Bereavement handled with skill and a torrent of laughs in this phenomenal hour of stand-up
Kelly McCaughan: Catholic Guilt
This full bore counter-ritual of a one-woman show is something of a revelation
Best in Class
Terrific cause and a terrific showcase for new talent
Eva Bindeman: Semi Killer
A very solid hour from a comedian who deserves to be a winner
Claire Woolner: A Retrospection
A frantic and bewildering mash-up of clowning and performance art that is far more accessible and emotional than should be possible
Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine
A breakneck and entertaining hour through a raft of period drama tropes and anachronistic pop culture references
Vix Leyton: Antihero
Splendid hour of anecdotal stand-up from a vivid and vivacious raconteur
Adele Cliff Can Break Your Arm
Quick-fire gag merchant hammers through an entertaining hour but leaves some of the crowd behind
Phil Green: Four Weddings and a Breakdown
Mainstream but endearing look at mental health and the differences between the generations
The Opera Comedy Show
An informative and impressively performed introduction to the world of Rhinemaidens and consumptive Bohemians
Charlie Vero-Martin: Picnic
Hilarious character sketches stuffed to the gills with mad ideas from a truly gifted performer