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 Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Questors Theatre
Well executed, great performances and fascinating set design, illustrating the struggles and successes of a neurodivergent teenage
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Review: Mythos: Ragnarök, Alexandra Palace Theatre
Presenting theatre through the medium of wrestling may seem an unexpected combination, yet the artform has always adapted its approach to design and delivery in order to best complement the story being told. The legends of the Norse gods and…
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Review: That Song from Rocky Horror (Toucha Toucha Touch Me), Camden People’s Theatre
A bold, passionate ode to the sex work community that provides analysis of intimacy in today’s complicated world
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Review: Slippery, Omnibus Theatre
A sophisticated, sensory exploration of the emotional spaces created by addiction and grief in a queer world.
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Review: Vincent in Brixton, Orange Tree Theatre
A beautifully acted, expertly written imagining of Van Gogh’s early days that tackles questions about art, love and happiness without resorting to the familiar or predictable.
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Review: Welcome To Pemfort, Soho Theatre
Big questions with deep empathy and a spectacular performance from Sean Delaney
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Review: My Brother’s A Genius, National Youth Theatre
A grime-fuelled, raw, neurodivergent sibling story.
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Review: Takımyıldızları / Constellations, Arcola Theatre
Stripped back, minimalist two-hander.
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Review: RUTH, Wilton’s Music Hall
A strong central performance cannot save this show from its lack of depth and structural weaknesses.
