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: 158
Other Articles: 1
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
Nation
Thought-provoking character study amidst the seedier side of Paris
Vincent – His Quest to Love and Be Loved
Bravura cabaret musical throws new light on a troubled genius
Vanya Is Alive
Unsettling play demands a lot from its audience, but delivers a point well made
Mr Fox
Masterful storyteller reworks the darkest of folklore with warmth, wit and charm
When It Rains
Dystopian tale of fear and cruelty showcases the talents of an impressive young cast
Tales of a Jane Austen Spinster
Regency manners meet modern dating in this short but promising one-woman show
Julius Caesar: The Musical
Irreverent take on Bardic classic is a perfect dose of energetic Fringe fun
International House of Vape: Redefining Theatre Experience
A parody get-rich-quick scheme with an inscrutable heart
Be Home Soon
Deftly-layered love story shows the importance of savouring life
Hopes and Dreams
Troubling secrets lurk in everyday story of a marriage gone sour
Carnegie
Biographic narrative reveals the inner contradictions of a self-made billionaire
I Am Gavrilo Princip
Insightful analysis of the forces that drove one of history’s most notorious assassins
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
Let’s Talk About Philip
Cleverly-told tale of family tragedy warns us not to hide from painful truths
The Magic Of Jim
Half-hour show packs in impressive illusions, and genuine life lessons too
A Place That Belongs To Monsters
A beautiful and bittersweet masterpiece of storytelling theatre
For Queen And Country
A wartime tale too improbable for fiction, yet it’s absolutely true
Jekyll And Hyde: A One-Woman Show
Stunning performance brings clever adaptation vividly to life
