Fringe Theatre
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: Síomha Hennessy: 30 Under 30, The London Irish Centre
Wild and delightfully unfocused
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Review: Manjal, Theatro Technis
Pulsing with passion
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Review: Cul-de-Sac, Omnibus Theatre
Captures the quiet chaos of middle-class suburban life with bite and booze – but at three hours long, even the politest house guest might start eyeing the door.
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Review: The Handbag Is Not Your Mother, Hen and Chickens Theatre
This is an unprepared mess which appears to deliberately seek to insult its audience
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Review: Mrs T Foresees, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
Stories of feisty women surviving against the odds are inspiring and compelling and none more so than the amazing tale of Molly Tolpuddle, told by herself and fellow inmates of her lunatic asylum in an innovative production at the ever…
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Review: Macbeth, Bread and Roses Theatre
In a world obsessed with newness, a reflection of the past brings a refreshing reminder of a timeless classic.
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Review: UnTethered, The Glitch
A fascinating and heartfelt presentation of the issues facing those suffering from OCD; equally entertaining, moving and thought-provoking.
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Review: The Sound Of Absence, Omnibus Theatre
An ambitious fusion of live piano and theatrical storytelling that tackles grief with raw honesty.
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Review: With Love Mr Gay, Brighton Fringe
An unusual true story brought to vibrant life
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Review: Hedda Gabler, Etcetera Theatre
A study in societal constraint and personal despair, this adaptation of Ibsen’s classic simmers with tension and relevance.