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: Learning How To Dive, White Bear Theatre
A gentle, moving and slightly old-fashioned drama that puts a new spin on a gay love story for the ages
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Review: Dear Liar, Jermyn Street Theatre
A fascinating insight into one of the greatest playwrights of our time, and the actor he adored and spent four decades corresponding with.
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Review: Miles, Southwark Playhouse, Borough
An excellent production with a meandering story.
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Review: The Undying, Soho Theatre
A psychologically precise two-hander on regret, grief and the illusion of reinvention.
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Review: Krapp’s Last Tape, Stanley Arts Centre
No grandiosity, only careful attention to detail.
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Review: Edgar in the Red Room, The Hope Theatre
An accomplished, zippy production that balances humour and horror
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Review: Digging up appearances, Old Red Lion Playhouse
Makes for a whole lot of silly panto-esque fun.
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Review: The Virgins, Soho Theatre
A touching and funny observation of teenagers learning about losing your virginity.
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Review: Guidelines, New Diorama
A dizzying digital fairytale, Guidelines feels like Brothers Grimm in binary code.
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Review: Go Feral Like The Big Dogs, Union Theatre
Excellent performances from both actors in this interesting and fast paced study on the fall out from unrestrained ambition and corporate greed.