Fringe/ OffWestEnd
We could argue for hours what makes a fringe theatre venue, and even then we doubt we’d come to a satisfactory definition. So to keep it simple, fringe here simply means the wonderful little venues, generally less than 100 seats, often located above or below or next to pubs, and very much at the heart of our theatre world, where all the magic usually starts.
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Review: Retardant, Libra Theatre Café
A sincere one-man show exploring identity and blurred reality, with a sensitive performance and strong soundtrack. Heavy themes land well, and fit naturally within the Camden Fringe.
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Review: A View From The Bridge, Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT)
Miller’s tragedy gains fresh power outdoors, with confident direction, a magnetic Eddie and a chorus-driven tension that thrives in Brighton’s exposed, atmospheric setting.
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Review: Perdita, Old Red Lion Theatre
Mary Darby Robinson’s tumultuous life story and trailblazing feminism are showcased in this historical drama.
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Review: Bitches in Stitches: New Grrrl Order, Camden Comedy Club
An inclusive, diverse night of comedy, showcasing great talent from femme/them comics.
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Review: She Stoops to Conquer, Boston Manor Park
A beautiful setting and a creative team that understand the charm and silliness of Goldsmith’s classic make for a good evening.
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Review: Racists, Recessions and Revolutions, Hen and Chickens Theatre
It’s funny, it’s surreal and it's scarily believable.
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Review: This Bloody Wedding, Camden People’s Theatre
An entertaining if frantic piece of immersive theatre that falls flat in the second act.
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Review: Murmurs Devoured By The Sea, Theatro Technis
A mysterious, enchanting and beautifully performed show that uses tissue paper in ways you never would have thought possible.
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Review: A Woman’s Truth, SPID Theatre
A podcast-recording framing device gives way to a taut, nuanced drama about young women’s naive convictions colliding with the harsh realities of misogyny and violence.
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Review: The Lads Play, Hen and Chickens Theatre
There’s plenty on offer within this play, but it somehow leaves one with a rather uneasy feeling.