

Robert Peacock
@peaky76
Robert is the Managing Editor of The Wee Review and has been writing for the site since 2014. Previously, he was manager of the Yorkshire arts website, digyorkshire. Having worked in the arts, charity and horseracing sectors, he is now a full-time software engineer and lives in Edinburgh with his partner and two young daughters.
Reviews: 574
Other Articles: 271


The Persians
Traverse Play, Pie, Pint season finishes with Meghan Tyler’s light-hearted political comedy.


May Gig Previews
From Barrence Whitfield to Beth Ditto, these are the gigs to take a look at this month.

Sweet Sole Music
We spoke to Mhairi MacDonald of Every Sole Productions, the online music channel showcasing the best of Edinburgh music.


War Horse
Eye-catching puppetry covers for run-of-the-mill storyline in this theatrical phenomenon.

Margaret Saves Scotland
Yorkshire lass urges a disinterested Scotland to save itself in twee Val McDermid play.

Book Earley for Americana festival
Perth’s Southern Fried Festival welcomes Steve Earle among its headliners.



Rachel’s Cousins
Cancer brings a family back together in Ann Marie Di Mambro’s latest drama.

Quentin Letts in racist review shocker!
You might as well get angry at the sun coming up, argues Robert Peacock.



McGonagall’s Chronicles (Which Will Be Remembered For A Very Long Time)
World’s worst poet lovingly restored to life by the masterful Gary McNair.





What The Butler Saw
Quirky Pond give Joe Orton’s ridiculously inappropriate farce an outing.

Traverse announce first tranche of Festival shows
Traverse 1 programme includes world premieres from Mark Thomas, Cora Bissett and Headlong.

Iain MacDonald: Punanormal Activity
One-liner merchant puts local lingo to groany effect.

Directors network to launch in Perth
Theatre Directors Scotland aim to improve professional development for aspiring theatre directors.