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
The Hairy Godmothers
‘We have so much to learn from people that dress differently to us, speak differently to us, and who are different to us’. We speak to the Hairy Godmothers about the two very different cabaret experiences they’re bringing to the Fringe
Rosalie Minnitt
‘I really want the show to find its audience and strike a chord with the right people’ Character comedian Rosalie Minnitt channels classic literature in her debut show
Siân Docksey
‘I could write you a PhD about how the worlds of stand-up and pole dancing are similar’. Comedian Siân Docksey talks about her new pole dancing stand-up show
Sasha Ellen
‘You underestimate my ability to find misery in a positive experience.’ Comedian and Gamemaster Sasha Ellen tells us about her two Fringe shows
Dominique Salerno
‘The possibilities are unlimited when you’re inspired by your limitations!’ Character comedian finds literal constraints a creative force in her debut show
Matty Hutson
‘I’m the only guy I’m trying to make look stupid’. The musical comedian tells us about his debut Fringe show
Niamh Denyer
‘She means no harm but could do with a good dose of self awareness…’ We speak to Niamh Denyer about her comedy creation Áine Reilly
Ian Smith
‘My stand-up is A LOT less like an episode of Jackass now.’ Comedian Ian Smith tells us about his new show ‘Crushing’
Philipp Kostelecky
‘It’s a show about love, family, and pancakes.’ We spoke to comedian Philipp Kostelecky about his debut hour ‘Daddy’s Home’
Ed Patrick
‘Someone collapsed during one of my podcast shows.’ Anaesthetist and comedian tells his about his dual life as a purveyor of both gas and gags
Liz Guterbock
‘The Fringe is a great ego buster.’ We speak to comedian Liz Guterbock about her debut full-length show
Louise Atkinson
‘I have mates who say, “If you turn that into a bit on stage, I will end you!”‘ We speak to Louise Atkinson about her debut Fringe hour
Lachlan Werner
“It’s an absolute jackpot of stupidity and drama.” The ventriloquist and clown tells us about his debut show
Amos Gill
“Oh God, what am I doing?” The Australian comedian tells us about his debut Fringe show
Charlie Vero-Martin
The comedian and actress tell us about the very busy Fringe she has lined up
Flat & the Curves
We spoke to the comedy cabaret quartet about their full-length Fringe debut
Beau Is Afraid
Ari Aster rifles through his psyche and his cultural influences for a uniquely frenzied session of naval-gazing
Irati
Narratively satisfying and visually remarkable fairy tale incorporates ancient Basque legend to mesmerising effect
Glasgow Film Festival Round-Up Part 5
Another round of swift reviews – this time a documentary special
Edinburgh International Improv Festival 2023 Headline Shows
Comedy editor Kevin Ibbotson-Wight takes in two of the headline shows from the 2023 edition of the excellent improv festival
