Richard Stamp
Richard Stamp is a freelance writer, theatre reviewer, and co-founder of reviewing website Fringe Guru. When he moved to Edinburgh in the summer of 1996, Richard discovered a latent passion for small-scale theatre - with a particular interest in site-specific and interactive work. Over the years, he's seen more than a thousand Fringe productions in Edinburgh, Brighton and elsewhere. He's the kind of person who keeps all his ticket stubs.
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Reviews: 29
Other Articles: 0
Sherlock Holmes: Stay Holmes [ONLINE]
Conference calls with strangers have never been such fun
Shadows
Parallel storylines show depressing truths about the difference between real life and a fairytale
The Legacy of William Ireland
A short, sharp and entertaining canter through a footnote to Shakespearean history
Kevin Quantum: Neon Future
Likeable miscellany of magic and science builds to a killer ending
The Wild Unfeeling World
Eccentric but inspiring tale of resilience has almost nothing to do with Moby Dick
Bomb Happy: D-Day 75
Verbatim testimony offers untold truths about the battle for Europe
Sleeping Trees: Silly Funny Boys
Telethon lampoon offers nostalgic laughs in this hilariously creative parody
Like Me
Part talk, part play, a thought-provoking primer on the pressures of social media
Sad Eyes To Smile With
Compelling poetic exploration of the consequences of social neglect
Suicide Pact
Heart-melting humour sweetens a challenging, life-saving tale
Who Did I Think She Was?
An illuminating and candid personal story, told with skill and humour
Hitman and Her
Darkly comic two-hander offers tantalising glimpses into a shadowy world
Stanley
Challenging but rewarding study of one man’s withdrawal from the world
Some Things Are Meant To Be, Anna
Making peace with the inevitability of our passing
The Castle
A promising Fringe debut with a stylish telling of Kafka’s unfinished tale
Seasoned Professionals
A clever concept and sharp execution add up to an hour of laughter
The Female Role Model Project
Enticing technology, but disappointingly little insight
Letter to Boddah
Darkly powerful two-hander explores disenfranchisement and childhood trauma
Richard Fry: O Starry Night
A heartwarming personal homage to the healing power of art