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: 108
Other Articles: 1
The Sound Of The Space Between
Multi-sensory voyage to a mysterious place builds to searingly meaningful conclusion
Treasure Island
Bold adaptation spins adventurous yarn but loses some threads of the story
Ghost Light
Lighting defines both story and staging in this eerie period thriller
Tiny Little Town
Fun but faithful update of a 19th-century classic fills the stage with colour and dance
The Selkie
Beguiling new take on a well-known legend conjures theatrical magic from the sea
Telephone
Inventive sketch show finds comedy and emotion in a children’s game
RTFM
Perfectly-conceived immersive drama builds from the mundane to the sublime
A Series of Public Apologies (in Response to an Unfortunate Incident in the School Lavatories)
Sharp, energetic satire of internet scandal and the culture of blame
Intimacy
Sexually frank two-hander explores subtle questions of consent, connection and control
Palatable Gay Robot
Futuristic comedy makes thought-provoking point about portrayal of gay men on stage
Everyone’s Worried About Eve
Funny but clever script waits a little too long to show its hand
The Courteous Enemy
Absurdist recreation of famous artistic spat successfully melds high-concept and low-brow
Locusts
Moving exposé of the lifelong harm wrought by religious homophobia
PLEASE LEAVE (a message)
Inventive theatrical investigation reveals a deeply-buried truth
Karen
Laugh-a-minute solo play asks whether anger should always be contained
Casting The Runes
Atmospheric ghost story melds stylish imagery and powerhouse performances
Illusionati: A Magical Conspiracy
Da Vinci Code parody unites magic with old-world charm
I Believe In One Bach
Reverent homage to a great composer both educates and inspires
Shortlist
Quick-fire fusillade of comedy insults proves a guilty, cathartic pleasure