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: The Last Incel, Pleasance Theatre
A terrifying reflection of a new radicalism, softened by gay anthems and campy fuchsia hues.
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Review: Alright, Alright, Alright, Bridge House Theatre
At a loose end and need cheering up? Then go down memory lane with Matthew McConaughey - who else? - as he gets involved with a nerd in a video store in south London and helps him find his true…
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Review: The Sociable Plover, Old Red Lion Theatre
This revival of Tim Whitnall’s 2005 play proves that you don’t always need something brand new to keep an audience on its toes.
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Review: Constellations, Jack Studio Theatre
Jack Studio Theatre presents a beautifully intimate and moving revival of Nick Payne’s modern classic.
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Review: A Small Enclosed Room with Alfie Murphy, Soho Theatre
Inventive, moving and unexpectedly hilarious — a powerful exploration of identity, masking, and fantasy.
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Review: The Paper Dolls, Little Angel Theatre
A charming, imaginative puppet show celebrating memory, creativity, and family, with beautiful design, engaging music, and heartfelt emotional moments throughout.
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Review: Water Party, The Union Theatre
Bespoke’s very first London show gets a complete overhaul for 2025, delivering a much fuller and more satisfying experience, in this thriller that does feel not a million miles from possible!
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Review: Dear Annie I Hate You, Riverside Studios
Chaos ensues unexpectedly when a brain ‘Annie’urysm personified takes over Sam’s life, in this autobiographical retelling
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Review: Positive, Southwark Playhouse Borough
Visual sauce, honest conversations and shared emotions on a single stage.
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Review: Field of Anise, Brighton Fringe
This powerful refugee narrative pits a desperate Syrian couple against ruthless smugglers and European bureaucracy.