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: Lucifer, Bread and Roses Theatre
A new two-hander that explores the issues of stammering with humour, bringing out the tenderness between father and son in some heartfelt, winning performances.
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Review: Moominland in November, Upstairs At The Gatehouse
A confusing production that contains clashing tones, and so is only sometimes appealing.
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Review: Fool’s Gold, Old Red Lion Theatre
A night time grave robbing expedition goes horribly wrong in this black comedy that goes to grotesque dark depths and absurdly comedic heights
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Review: Runner Girl, Peckham Theatre
Runner Girl is a heartfelt, energetic solo show about a young Black woman finding her rhythm again after university.
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Review: Wyld Woman: The Legend of Shy Girl, Southwark Playhouse
Hilarious characterisations, poignant commentary on shyness and blowjob ballet sums up Isobel Renner’s brilliant, from the heart examination of a Shy Girl’s mission to overcome her social anxiety and face her fears.
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Review: Sit or Kneel, The Other Palace
An ambitious but underdeveloped production with a lot of heart.
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Review: Bloody Mary and the Nine Day Queen, Union Theatre
Bold but uneven, Bloody Mary and the Nine Day Queen suffers from clumsy direction and clunky writing, yet is still worthy of celebration by musical theatre fans.
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Review: The Monkey’s Paw, The Hope Theatre
A classic ghost story beautifully presented.
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Review: Made you Look, Theatre Peckham
Theatre Peckham’s Young, Gifted and Black season celebrating young Black artists opens explosively, with acerbic writing and feverish performance from Ty’rone Haughton.
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Review: H.P. Lovecraft’s From Beyond, Old Red Lion Theatre
This darkly atmospheric drama keeps up the suspense as threats from both the human world and beyond are revealed.