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: Local, Finborough Theatre
An amusing, personal reflection on identity and belonging.
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Review: The Smile of Her, Marylebone Theatre
A brave and bold personal tale of self-discovery against the backdrop of family dynamics littered with a whole range of oppressive and inappropriate behaviours.
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Review: Metamorphoses, The Hammersmith Club
An inspired and inspiring retelling of classical myths for our burning world.
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Review: A Thousand Times Smaller, The Hen and Chickens Theatre
A quick-witted and emotionally smart look into a crumbling identity (he’s fine, I swear).
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Review: Here Comes J Edgar Hoover, King’s Head Theatre
Cross-dressing, blackmail and bad taste jokes: J Edgar Hoover's extraordinary double life makes for an irresistibly entertaining musical
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Review: Firebird, Southwark Playhouse
This play is tough, but important.
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Review: Hit Machine, Soho Theatre
There are hits aplenty in this slow-build of a play that explodes with brotherly tensions and music-making.
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Review: The Jonathan Larson Project, Southwark Playhouse
A powerful showcase of Larson’s unknown works
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Review: Table For Two (WIP), The Glitch
A Romantic Magical Evening
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Review: Creature, Colab Tower
A meticulously crafted, thrilling forty minutes of exhilarating unease