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

Greenside @ Riddle's Court

Nation

Thought-provoking character study amidst the seedier side of Paris

ZOO Playground

Aionos

Theatre in the metaverse meets some disappointing realities

SpaceTriplex

Vincent – His Quest to Love and Be Loved

Bravura cabaret musical throws new light on a troubled genius

A plainly-dressed man looks towards the camera while kissing a folded piece of paper

theSpace @ Symposium Hall

Vanya Is Alive

Unsettling play demands a lot from its audience, but delivers a point well made

Paradise in the Vault

Mr Fox

Masterful storyteller reworks the darkest of folklore with warmth, wit and charm

Greenside @ Nicolson Square

When It Rains

Dystopian tale of fear and cruelty showcases the talents of an impressive young cast

Greenside @ Infirmary Street

Tales of a Jane Austen Spinster

Regency manners meet modern dating in this short but promising one-woman show

A woman in Roman dress looks quizzically at a ghost wearing a sheet on its head

Paradise in Augustine's

Julius Caesar: The Musical

Irreverent take on Bardic classic is a perfect dose of energetic Fringe fun

A bling golden letter V against a dark background

Underbelly Cowgate

International House of Vape: Redefining Theatre Experience

A parody get-rich-quick scheme with an inscrutable heart

A young man whispers in a young woman's ear, as she smiles and looks coyly downwards

Greenside @ Infirmary Street

Be Home Soon

Deftly-layered love story shows the importance of savouring life

theSpace on the Mile

Hopes and Dreams

Troubling secrets lurk in everyday story of a marriage gone sour

theSpace @ Surgeon's Hall

Antigone: The Musical

Catchy songs, but a slightly muddled concept

Panmure House

Carnegie

Biographic narrative reveals the inner contradictions of a self-made billionaire

Army Reserve Centre

I Am Gavrilo Princip

Insightful analysis of the forces that drove one of history’s most notorious assassins

Fringe media pass

Opinion

Speaking up for the value of what we do

The Wee Review’s Fringe Editor-at-Large, Richard Stamp, calls for performer support in creating a better critical culture at the Fringe

Pleasance Courtyard

Let’s Talk About Philip

Cleverly-told tale of family tragedy warns us not to hide from painful truths

Pleasance Dome

Fanboy

Loving celebration of nerd culture belies a vital lesson for us all

Pleasance Courtyard

The Magic Of Jim

Half-hour show packs in impressive illusions, and genuine life lessons too

Summerhall

A Place That Belongs To Monsters

A beautiful and bittersweet masterpiece of storytelling theatre

Army Reserve Centre

For Queen And Country

A wartime tale too improbable for fiction, yet it’s absolutely true

ZOO Playground

Jekyll And Hyde: A One-Woman Show

Stunning performance brings clever adaptation vividly to life

theSpace on Niddry Street

Wistful

Intriguing fusion with movement frees poetry from its ivory tower

Greenside @ Infirmary Street

The Poetical Life of Philomena McGuinness

Powerful call to live your best life, whatever the horrors around you

Greenside @ Riddle's Court

My Own Private Shakespeare

Actorly tribute to the Bard’s timeless relevance