Alternative
Fancy something a bit different from the norm? Something immersive, or something taking place in a caravan perhaps? Here you’ll find reviews of some of the most interesting and unique shows that we’ve seen.
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Paula’s Story, Chickenshed – Review
Incredibly moving. Telling Paula's story through the eyes of her family is an effective method of showing their strength and love.
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Biding Time (Remix), The Arcola Tent – Review
Best to neck a few shandies before watching this one. And turn the volume on your headphones very loud.
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Fleabag, Soho Theatre – Review
Fleabag is a fresh and exciting piece of theatre. Expect to split your sides laughing, gasp at its fearlessness and dissolve into its honesty. It is must see new writing.
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James Sherwood, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
While this show is seldom rip-roaring hilarious, it is quirky and witty and makes for a fun evening.
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Mr Quinn’s Radio Theatre, Network Theatre – Review
The hidden location is fun to find, but unfortunately the performance had a shambolic quality that wasn’t entirely intentional.
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Sappho . . . In 9 Fragments, Arch 1 – Review
Evocative and primal. Sappho truly lives through Ms Grove.
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Dead At Last, No More Air, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
This black comedy about the death of theatre may be of interest to some fringe theatre enthusiasts, but is difficult to engage with and may leave general audiences with a headache.
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BITES: Remix, The Albany – Review
An original idea, brought energetically to life by highly skilled performers.
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The Rite of Spring/Romeo and Juliet, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
An exciting and innovative production that brings new meaning to both Shakespeare and Stravinsky.
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Smashed, Southbank Centre (Udderbelly) – Review
Apples fly around with intense precision in this mesmerising, comic and brilliant performance that spans juggling, theatre and mime.