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: 573
Other Articles: 271
Bonnie Prince Bob
We spoke to the ever-vocal rabble-rouser about treasonous new single, Gardyloo
Short Com treats Edinburgh and Glasgow to the best in comedy shorts
Festival whose alumni have gone on to TV and award success showcases 50 films from the best new international talent
Jerry Sadowitz – Not For Anyone
Diabolical in service of deeper truths; the Fringe doesn’t realise what it’s missing
Ruth Hunter and the Ruth Hunter
Atmospheric haunted-during-lockdown premise rarely transcends its personal subject matter
Eryn Tett Finds Her Audience
Intriguing surrealist stand up/market research exercise/vision of a dystopian comedy future
Pip Utton as Dylan
A final bow for rock’s great enigma, and for the Fringe’s great solo performer
Louise Leigh Amused
Refreshingly unselfconscious comedy about the perils of midlife
Mark Silcox: I Can Cure… [Perfect and Arena-Ready Show]
Same man, same show, leaves hardcore fans bitterly betrayed by its popularity
Towards a better reviewing culture
Editor Robert Peacock renews calls for a summit to ensure a healthier critical environment for 2023
Susan Riddell: Living My 2nd Best Life
Glaswegian makes the most out of her less-than-ideal circumstances
A Ladder To The Stars
Utterly charming puppet-powered tale of dreams, ageing and loss by Scottish company Visible Fictions
Peppa Pig – My First Concert
Pleasant enough introduction to classical music in the company of popular piggies
Josh Pugh: Sausage, Egg, Josh Pugh, Chips and Beans
Unfancy, warm-hearted observation from a Midlands boy who’s going places
Seymour Mace Presents Captain Winky’s Fuck Off Olympics
Scattergun riffing from the ever-entertaining Geordie
Andy Field: Ideas (,) Man
Lines up all his best ideas, then goes with the flow
Render unto Pleasance…
Our editor with his personal opinion on the Pleasance v Sadowitz controversy
Rob Copland: Mainstream Muck (Gimme Some of That)
High energy fishing and festival mash-up from moustachioed madcap