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: One Breath Before The End, The Glitch
A compelling exploration of friendship and forgiveness at the end of the world.
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Review: Before I’m Dead, The Glitch
A moving and deeply human performance from Pete Ashmore boosts this intimate two-hander
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Review: DOMINUS, Lion & Unicorn Theatre
What begins more a Ted Talk about why D became a dominatrix turns on its head as she peels off the catsuit that is her protection from the world, revealing a surprising depth.
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Review: Albatross, Omnibus Theatre
A touching family drama that dares to ask the important questions about motherhood and sacrifice.
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Review: Black Comedy, Orange Tree Theatre
As the lights go out, a brilliantly committed cast lets chaos and laughter shine bright.
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Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Space
Shakespeare delivered in a fun, welcoming and interactive way. This intimate production makes the audience feel right at home in this magical mash-up of mortals and fairies.
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Review: The World Is Falling In Around Us, Union Theatre
A sharp, funny unravelling of burnout and boxed in living
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Review: Zoë.exe, Theatre Peckham
An ambitious exploration of autonomy and identity elevated by its strong central performance
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Review: Dark Of The Moon, Charing Cross Theatre
Fresh design, strong performances and a punchy score revive a familiar tale of witches, love and small-town suspicion, creating an enjoyable if not revolutionary night.
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Review: Don’t Tell Dad about Diana, Underbelly Boulevard Soho
A personal, authentic and amusing tale of queerdom in 1990s Dublin that proves surprisingly buoyant. Theatre magic at its most rudimentary yet impressive.