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 Goldenberry Cage, Barons Court Theatre
An unhinged family dinner that explores cannibalism and the vernacular. Both visceral and disorientating, it's a fever dream that will keep you on your toes and unable to look away.
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Review: Club Mistero, Theatro Technis
A well-crafted whodunnit by a young, talented team
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Review: Sevrin Fay, The Water Rats
A soothing escape from the many threats experienced in our modern world.
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Review: Tea, Texts and Top of the Pops, Barons Court Theatre
Following the journey of loss and grief, two sisters navigate hurt, sadness and pain. With an excellent soundtrack, some script revisions would see this play thrive.
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Review: Antigone, Barons Court Theatre
A powerful, pacey Antigone with striking modern resonance.
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Review: Murder on the Allotment, The Cockpit
Cleverly representing the concerns over immigration through the lens of allotment holders gives this show lots of wit and quaintness. It just needs a little more drama to elevate it further.
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Review: Biscuits for Breakfast, The Courtyard Theatre
This cleverly staged and tender love story explores food poverty without ever talking down to its audience
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Review: They’ve Stolen Mussolini, Bridewell Theatre
An absurd historical tale, told with style and potential for so much more
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Interview: New season, fab new focus on young audiences at Jacksons Lane
Angus MacKechnie tells us about Jacksons Juniors As Angus MacKechnie steps into his role as Creative Director and joint CEO at Jacksons Lane Theatre following their achievement of fifty years in the biz, we are delighted to note that his…
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Review: The Haunting, The Libra Theatre Cafe
Mimi Thompson’s comedic one-woman piece of unhinged self expression