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: The Undying, Soho Theatre
A psychologically precise two-hander on regret, grief and the illusion of reinvention.
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Review: Krapp’s Last Tape, Stanley Arts Centre
No grandiosity, only careful attention to detail.
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Review: Edgar in the Red Room, The Hope Theatre
An accomplished, zippy production that balances humour and horror
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Review: Digging up appearances, Old Red Lion Playhouse
Makes for a whole lot of silly panto-esque fun.
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Review: The Virgins, Soho Theatre
A touching and funny observation of teenagers learning about losing your virginity.
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Review: Guidelines, New Diorama
A dizzying digital fairytale, Guidelines feels like Brothers Grimm in binary code.
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Review: Go Feral Like The Big Dogs, Union Theatre
Excellent performances from both actors in this interesting and fast paced study on the fall out from unrestrained ambition and corporate greed.
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Review: Monstering the Rocketman, Arcola Theatre
An award-winning one-man show that reveals the underhand tactics of journalists and editors.
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Review: The Gambler, Coronet Theatre
A fascinating concept on paper that, unfortunately, lacks heart in delivery.
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Review: Lost Atoms, Lyric Hammersmith
A beautifully apt and impressive 30th anniversary production for Frantic Assembly