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: Two Halves Of Guinness, Park Theatre
A dazzling solo tribute resurrects a legendary British acting chameleon, celebrating his iconic roles, while the private man behind them remains somewhat elusive
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Review: Channel Surfing at the End of Days, Hen and Chickens Theatre
It’s a clever idea, channel hopping and catching just glimpses of scenes, but the parts fail to gel together in a way that makes the whole feel complete.
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Review: Hold the Line, The Hope Theatre
A tense drama about an NHS 111 call handler, where everything said is recorded (for training purposes), toilet breaks are restricted, and a casual mistake can have deadly consequences.
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Review: I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven, Soho Theatre
Christopher Brett Bailey weaves a bizarre, grotesque, but always hilarious tale out of a chance encounter with the devil himself.
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Review: Between the River & the Sea, Royal Court Theatre
In a moving and deeply human experience, Yousef Sweid describes his global, multi-religious life with humour, using a blend of stand-up and storytelling to explore identity, family and coexistence.
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Review: Armour, Hen and Chickens
Where a therapy room feels like a repair shop, does the Armour remain intact?
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Review: ‘Title Goes Here’ An Improv Comedy, Canal Café Theatre
A lighthearted run of improv games without enough direction to be truly memorable
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Review: The Daily Scream (Le Cri Quotidien), Well Walk Theatre
Uniquely enchanting, this playful paper puppetry brings pages of news joyfully and imaginatively to life!
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Review: Managed Approach, Riverside Studios
This semi-verbatim production is playful, heartfelt and excellently performed – an aptly nuanced and compassionate tribute to the UK's only legal red-light district.
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Review: Lambslaughter, King’s Head Theatre
Following the stories of two sixth-formers and their interactions with each other and their English teacher, Lambslaughter explores the influence of social media and the pressure of adolescence. What begins as harmless banter and complaints on Twitter (now X.com) rapidly…