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: A Curious Demise, The Hen and Chickens Theatre
It’s easy to admire the skill involved, but the gimmick feels half-baked.
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Review: Abigail, Etcetera Theatre
A short one-act monologue that draws to attention to important issues around trauma and sexual violence. It’s a promising start that needs more development.
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Review: Schrodinger’s Lesbians, Cockpit Theatre
A delightful, endearing rom-com set in Ancient Greece about lesbians, love and friendship.
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Review: Clara and Clemmie, The Libra Theatre Cafe
A touching piece on loneliness in unexpected places.
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Review: Killing Swine, Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Killing Swine is a promising ode to Macbeth, performed by a young company full of potential.
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Review: Killer Career, WAC Arts
Killer Career, a sharp social satire combining dark humour, energetic performances, and inventive storytelling throughout.
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Review: The Last Girl There, Canada Water Theatre
Friendship takes a surprising twist in this psychological thriller
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Review: Lighthouse, Etcetera Theatre
An intriguing and tense play that doesn't give up all its secrets
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Review: Hello/Goodbye, Etcetera Theatre
A fresh character-led piece about the complexities of the modern relationship
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Review: 7-7-7, Barons Court Theatre
There's a lot to digest even with this play's short runtime: work is required to bring it all together, but there’s something rather interesting going on here.