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 Liminoid, The Cockpit
Have you ever awakened in the middle of the night after a wild dream, caught in the midpoint between reality and fantasy? That is how you’ll feel after watching The Liminoid.
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Review: The Ladies of Juliana, Etcetera Theatre
When this six-piece ensemble harmonises, this show absolutely shines brightly in their telling of life onboard a convict ship heading to Australia.
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Review: To Mars, Bridewell Theatre
A first attempt at children’s theatre by a new company that struggles to fully land with its intended audience.
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Review: Sirena, The Glitch
Short, contemporary opera giving modern sirens a voice in the 21st century. Atmospheric, humorous and as mesmerising as the myths would have us believe.
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Review: The Space Between, Hen and Chickens Theatre
An engaging and refreshingly balanced consideration on how to proceed through an identity crisis in the face of a monumental moment.
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Review: Heartbreak Hotel, Soho Theatre
A double-hander about a gory break-up might seem a little unexpected for Soho Theatre’s intimate upstairs space.
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Review: You Are What You Eat, Little Angel Theatre
This fast-paced misadventure of two amateur private detectives balances a dramatic crime caper and comedic entertainment.
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Review: Chicken or Fish? SIPD Theatre
A production which is about much more than being stuck in an airport.
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Review: Am I Losing my Mind or Just my Figure? Etcetera Theatre
Sam Holland-Bunyan’s revival of her 2001 solo show is an uplifting, balanced breath of fresh air, helmed by a magnetic performer.
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Review: Things To Say When I See You In Person, The Water Rats
Despite strong performances, this romance, dissected through long-distance calls, manages to be both drawn out and yet underdeveloped.