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: 71
Other Articles: 1
Intimacy
Sexually frank two-hander explores subtle questions of consent, connection and control
Palatable Gay Robot
Futuristic comedy makes thought-provoking point about portrayal of gay men on stage
Everyone’s Worried About Eve
Funny but clever script waits a little too long to show its hand
The Courteous Enemy
Absurdist recreation of famous artistic spat successfully melds high-concept and low-brow
Locusts
Moving exposé of the lifelong harm wrought by religious homophobia
PLEASE LEAVE (a message)
Inventive theatrical investigation reveals a deeply-buried truth
Karen
Laugh-a-minute solo play asks whether anger should always be contained
Casting The Runes
Atmospheric ghost story melds stylish imagery and powerhouse performances
Illusionati: A Magical Conspiracy
Da Vinci Code parody unites magic with old-world charm
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