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: 878
Other Articles: 273
Peterloo
Clumsy and bloated retelling of a pivotal event is an honourable failure.
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
Great life lessons learned from this miseducation.
Alex Edelman: Just For Us
Superb standup about bigotry, white privilege and the desire to fit in at any cost.
Damian Clark: Extra Show!
Rapid-fire raconteur hits the mark on the joys and terrors of fatherhood.
Jarred Christmas: Remarkably Average
Amiable New Zealander does more than enough to transcend his show’s title.
Sam Campbell: The Trough
Demented multi-media savvy burst of invention and silliness is perfect midnight fodder.
Two Faced Bitchin’
Surreal neon-drenched sketches are baffling, creepy and hilarious
Steve Bugeja: Almost
Impressive storytelling from one of comedy’s nice guys.
Jacob Hawley: Howl
A good debut hour juggles working-class roots with liberal guilt.
Bread and Geller: Prime Time
Remarkably assured debut collection of sketches from talented duo.
Rose Matafeo: Horndog
Exuberant, hyperactive standup that’s a breathless delight.
Dirty White Boys: Manners
Uneven sketches can’t blunt the appeal of an hour with two hugely talented performers.
Clay Nikiforuk: Fun To Be Around
Excellent storytelling about a struggle with mental health that overcomes an occasional dearth of laughs.
Anuvab Pal: Empire
Mild-mannered exploration of British colonialism is consistent but falls short of hilarious.
Improvabunga!
Boundless energy and absurdist comic sensibilities from hugely impressive young troupe.