Richard Wright - Writer and Director in London
Richard Wright
Writer and Director
he/him
London
My name is Richard Wright and I am writer and director. I have 13 years experience of writing, directing and performing solo stand up shows at festivals all around the UK, including 10 years at the Edinburgh Fringe. I have a degree in film and have written and directed short films. In 2026 I took my first play called "Forgotten" to the Edinburgh Fringe where it played to sold out crowds and received entirely positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. "Grief and laughter live next door to each other, and Wright understands this instinctively" Fringe Review (https://fringereview.co.uk/review/edinburgh-fringe/2026/forgotten/) "Wright’s skilled writing leaves room for humour and hope" The Student News (https://thestudentnews.co.uk/2026/08/15/fringe-2026-forgotten/)
Writer
Screenwriter
Playwright
Director
Richard Wright
Writer and Director
he/him
London
Writer
Screenwriter
Playwright
Director
About
My name is Richard Wright and I am writer and director. I have 13 years experience of writing, directing and performing solo stand up shows at festivals all around the UK, including 10 years at the Edinburgh Fringe. I have a degree in film and have written and directed short films. In 2026 I took my first play called "Forgotten" to the Edinburgh Fringe where it played to sold out crowds and received entirely positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. "Grief and laughter live next door to each other, and Wright understands this instinctively" Fringe Review (https://fringereview.co.uk/review/edinburgh-fringe/2026/forgotten/) "Wright’s skilled writing leaves room for humour and hope" The Student News (https://thestudentnews.co.uk/2026/08/15/fringe-2026-forgotten/)
Skills, accents & languages
Skills
Screenwriting
Playwriting
Sketch Writing
Comedy Writing
Devising
Story Producing
Dialogue Writing
Stand Up Comedy
Storytelling
Filmmaker
Podcaster
Training
BA Film with video production
2006 - 2009
Credits and work history
| Timeline | Production or institution | Role | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Greenside on George Street, Edinburgh A play at the Edinburgh Fringe that I wrote and directed. Multiple sell out performances and good reviews. |
Writer & Director Creative team |
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