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Quick-fire fusillade of comedy insults proves a guilty, cathartic pleasure
Richard Stamp
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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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Nation
Thought-provoking character study amidst the seedier side of Paris
Aionos
Theatre in the metaverse meets some disappointing realities
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