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: 871
Other Articles: 267
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
La Maternal
Clear-eyed and non-judgemental depiction of one girl’s experience with teenage motherhood
Interview: Robert Higgins and Éanna Hardwicke
We chatted with with the director and star of the new Irish drama Lakelands
Nightsiren
Fine folk horror remains ambiguous about its witchy narrative, but is direct in its depiction of generational male violence
Lakelands
Intimate and engaging character study of a young man whose simple life is complicated by serious injury
Interview: Jonas Chernick, Sean Garrity, and Justin Rebelo
We chat to the writer and star, director, and producer of the excellent rom-com The End of Sex
Glasgow Film Festival Round-Up Part 2
We take a look at some of the other films screening at Glasgow Film Festival
Glasgow Film Festival Round-Up Part 1
Our first set of quick-capsule reviews takes in the sublime to the ridiculously bleak
Edinburgh International Improv Festival Preview
We look ahead to another edition of one of the UK’s premier improv events
