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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Of Riders and Running Horses, Withdean Stadium (Brighton Festival) – Review
Euphoric, uplifting dance, in a meticulously planned theatrical experience.
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Belonging(s), Kings House (Brighton Festival) – Review
Pros: Great work from the props and production people and a real cryptic puzzle to solve. Cons: Over-long. Cold. Belonging(s), from Tilted Productions, is a big, ambitious and clever promenade dance show. It starts underground and ends on the beach, looking…
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Rosie Wilby: The Conscious Uncoupling, Sweet Dukebox (Brighton Festival) – Review
Pros: Rosie’s monologues reflecting on how she met her ex are beautifully heartfelt. Cons: It is not a completely polished show, but this is part of its charm. Sweet Dukebox, located in the Iron Duke pub, was the first stop…
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Nederlands Dans Theater 2, Brighton Dome (Brighton Festival) – Review
This show was a wonderful mix of breathtakingly beautiful dance mixed with humour and heart.
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Chiflon: The Silence of the Coals, Brighton Dome (Brighton Festival) – Review
A beautiful piece of theatre that, with more developed storytelling, could be incredibly emotive.