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: 879
Other Articles: 273
The Kagools
Our favourite family-friendly clowns chat about their new show and Australian adventure.
Nish Kumar: Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Unless You Shout the Words Real Loud
Real intellectual, insightful stand-up that stays the right side of polemical
Brendon Burns & Colt Cabana
Now a Fringe staple, this take-down and celebration of rubbish wrestling is shambolic but entertaining.
Jo Caulfield: Pretending to Care
A stripped-back show demonstrating consumate skill with familiar themes.
Flo & Joan: Victory Flaps
Beautifully constructed, hilarious songs from excellent musical duo.
Fringe Preview: The Stand
Iconic Edinburgh venue keeps its finger on the Fringe pulse with an exciting programme of established names and up-and-coming talent.
QMU Film & Media Degree Showcase
Showcase of short films from Queen Margaret University Film & Media degree course highlights a wealth of talent
Whisky Galore!
Genial, good-natured and thoroughly dull conclusion to Edinburgh International Film Festival
The Library Suicides
Catrin Stewart’s award-winning turn anchors a stylish but slightly empty Welsh thriller.
Macbeth Unhinged
Ambitious, experimental, but ultimately impenetrable new version of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy.
Kids in Love
Well-crafted low-budget debut, though sadly its cast of carefree Bohemians are thoroughly irksome.
The Lovers and the Despot
The fascinating story of one of the weirdest incidents in World cinema history, wonderfully told.
The Love Witch
A witch’s quest for love goes murderously awry in gorgeous throwback to classic sexploitation.
Finding Dory
Not prime Pixar perhaps, but a welcome and timely return to Dory, Nemo and co that doesn’t disappoint.
Viva
A rare mix of grit and flamboyance as an aspiring drag queen is forced to reunite with his long-estranged boxer father.
The Virgin Psychics
Prolific director Sion Sono returns with a ludicrous and grubby sci-fi sex comedy
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Odd couple wilderness comedy drama that gets the balance just right. Surely destined to be one of the finest films of the year.
Tommy’s Honour
Drama charting the relationship between golf’s great 19th Century innovators is po-faced and pedestrian
Preview: EIFF 2016
Film Editor Kevin Wight casts a brief eye over the upcoming treats at Edinburgh International Film Festival 2016
Love & Friendship
Among all the iconic Austen adaptations, Whit Stillman’s take on the posthumously published Lady Susan may well be the best.