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: Needy, Golden Goose Theatre
Love, wackiness, obsession, humour and truth, both real and surreal, come together in James Malam’s new play. It fizzes and entertains with exceptional talents all around.
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Review: Foreign Girl, The Bread and Roses Theatre
A heartfelt story about belonging and finding the meaning of home in a vast world.
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Review: Make England Great Again, Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A sharp, funny political satire with strong writing at its heart, though uneven performances sometimes blunt its impact.
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Review: Strictly Murder, The Questors Theatre
This stylishly presented thriller showcases plenty of compelling mysteries and twists to uncover. It will keep you guessing right until the end.
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Review: UPROOTED, The New Diorama
The head can see issues with this production, but the heart is won over entirely!
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Review: The Pitch, Theatre 503
It is not often that great writing, great acting, and great direction come together but The Pitch delivers a humdinger of a show.
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Review: Honestly, The Space
A fascinating look at which lies fit acceptably within societal norms, and whether we all just need to be a little more honest with ourselves.
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Review: Sorry I Can’t Come Into Work, My Cat Died, Canal Cafe Theatre
A work in progress that offers plenty of promise and with some stroking could really purr.
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Review: The Doctor Will See You Now, The Tramshed
A darkly comedic and unsettlingly familiar play, The Doctor Will See You Now explores the chaos, exhaustion, and quiet despair of a broken healthcare system.
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Review: Vera; Or, The Nihilists, Jack Studio Theatre
Oscar Wilde and a Russian militant named Vera – a marriage made in heaven?