Fringe Theatre
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: Flamencodanza, SPID Theatre
The heat of Spanish culture brought to an incongruous corner of London in an exhilarating, precise and passionate production.
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Review: Love In Slough, Hope Theatre
A one hour, one man musical about navigating a mid-life crisis with good songs and gentle humour.
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Review: Londongrad, Camden People’s Theatre
Londongrad is a searing, absurdist comedy that examines the current geopolitical landscape. Power struggles, backstabbing and scandals all come into play as Labour’s first female Prime Minister Kiera Palmer (Cassia Crimin) comes into power. Only a few months into her…
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Review: The Bitter Pill, Libra Cafe
Raw, experimental, and defiantly queer— a playful dissection of gender.
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Review: Becoming Anne, Hen and Chickens Theatre
A laugh a minute show with a brilliant concept, but which needs greater focus on its core idea to give it a much fuller feel.
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Review: My Name is Rachel Corrie, Etcetera Theatre
A timely revival of Rachel Corrie’s story featuring a strong solo performance and bold direction.
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Review: Shirley Knot the Siren, Canal Cafe Theatre
A lack of narrative lets this fishy cabaret down
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Review: Sunland, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
Exploring toxic relationships amid looming catastrophe, Sunland takes us to doomsday in the company of a quartet of quarrelling friends.
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Review: Codachrome, A Live DJ Set About The Time I Fell In Love With A [Trigger Warning], Theatre Deli
Live DJing and live performance blend together in this immersive show about an intense relationship that spins out of control.