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: At Sea, Little Angel Theatre
A gloriously visual journey beneath the sea, full of delightful puppet characters, twisting storytelling, and great for the whole family.
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Review: Asian Pirate Musical, Upstairs at the Gatehouse
An ambitious and entertaining musical adventure that has the makings of a thrilling stage voyage
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Review: Age, Riverside Studios
A gripping depiction of naivete, curiosity and consequences – travelling into maturity
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Review: Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical, Evolution London
Forget your worries, jump feet first into the 1950s and hand jive until your hands hurt at this unforgettable event of the summer.
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Review: Cleansed, Almeida Theatre
Frecknall carefully threads the hope into Kane’s harrowing fever dream.
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Review: Dreamscape, Arcola Theatre
Form and multi-disciplinary performance bring home the full horror of shocking real-life events
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Review: A Fable, Riverside Studios
A charming, beautiful, and at times savage show that brings breathtaking puppetry and traditional storytelling together in perfect harmony.
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Review: Carrie: The Musical, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre
Messy, modern, and irresistibly theatrical, Carrie: The Musical brings Stephen King to the modern era
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Review: I Think I Hate Actors, Canada Water Theatre
A love letter to theatre from an actor who’s not entirely sure she loves the people in it.
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Review: GUTTED, Riverside Studios
With sex, sauces, and a serious case of IBS, GUTTED serves up chaos with real chemistry, even if the recipe needs refining.