Rebus McTaggart

Glaswegian character comedian Richard Thomson gives not one but several standout star turns in this inventive and cheeky one-man show. It's based around the corrupt, kid-hating, lap-dance-loving, no nonsense Rebus McTaggart, and the audience takes a guided tour around the life of a crime fighter in Ecclefechan.

'Crime is a beautiful word, but an ugly thing,' barks McTaggart. He keeps the streets clean of scum, using his own blend of brutality for the thugs, and silver-tongued charm for the ladies.

It's a tight, punchy script penned and performed by Thomson, whose previous screen credits include the cult hit Garth Marenghi's Dark Place. Never dropping a line or missing a trick, the incredibly quick-witted and adaptable Thomson deserves to become a big hit.

Claire Sawers, Metro, 9th August 06