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: Embrace, Omnibus Theatre
An identity-positive story built around queer experience makes for a wonderful evening of laugh-out-loud comedy.
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Review: Tender, Bush Theatre
A surreal, thrilling, queer love story
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Review: Searching Blue (寻蓝), Coronet Theatre
An uplifting, energising journey through dance to seek Nirvana.
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Review: There’s a Pigeon in My Bathroom, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
A frustrating show that has sparks of promise, but never quite feels fully formed.
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Review: Blue Mist, Stratford East
Thought‑provoking, wickedly funny, and physically electric
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Review: Twelfth Night: A Nonsensical Medieval Romp, Actors’ Church
A medieval romp in name more than spirit, Nonsense Theatre’s outdoor Twelfth Night offers competent Shakespeare with welcome strong flashes of comedy.
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Review: Richard III, The Cockpit Theatre
Misguided and unconvincing
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Review: love you long time (already), Theatre 503
A masterclass in writing, this one-act play packs a punch and leaves you wanting more.
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Review: Thou Shalt Sit The F*** Down, The Queer Comedy Club
A show about keeping the magic alive that struggles to create enough of its own.
