Robert Peacock
@peaky76
Robert is the Managing Editor of The Wee Review and has been writing for the site since early 2014. Previously, he was manager of the Yorkshire arts website, digyorkshire. He pays bills by working for a palliative care charity and lives in Edinburgh.
Reviews: 496
Other Articles: 241
Ben Elton
Ranty bane of the Tories is still very entertaining, if a little unquestioning these days.
Edinburgh Horror Festival set to spook the city again
Fourth edition of festival includes seances, stunt magic and a horror drag competition.
Baby Reindeer by Richard Gadd
Gadd corrals his audience tightly with tale of stalking trauma
The Gil Scott-Heron Songbook
Four-piece display impressive musicianship in tribute to the late musical pioneer
The Brand-New, Full-Throated Adventures of Reginald D Hunter
Untamed by middle age, the much-loved American talks sexual politics and family
More Myself Than I Am
Subtle and succinct retelling of the famous Bronte sisters story
Metamorphosis
Intense, captivating reworking of Kafka’s classic from the perspective of Grete
David Callaghan: Dance Like No-one’s David Callaghan
Just turned 30-something shows his vulnerable side and why old ladies love him
Michael Brunström: World of Sports
Lovable eccentric plays fast and loose on a sports theme
SymphRONica
Fringe regulars’ classical-jazz fusion makes for a groovy evening
Spencer Jones: The Things We Leave Behind
Master of prop comedy and family man lets us into his basement workshop
Wee Review writer wins Fringe Young Writers Award
Two in a row for the site as Ariane Branigan bags the prize
Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet
Bryars’ masterpiece revisited by York St John to raise money for the city’s homeless
Christine Bovill: Tonight You Belong To Me
Glasgow chanteuse scores another winner with Jazz Age themed show
My Finest Hour
Mild-mannered tales from a Gloucestershire childhood pay tribute in part to a war hero grandad
Frank Skinner Live
Patchy hour full of the problems of late middle age
Swallows
Eco-play is harder to appreciate than the eco-venue in which it’s housed
Ruby in the Rough
French indie-pop band come out on top despite odd environment
Chagos 1971
Government farce set during+ a shameful episode in Britain’s colonial history