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: Counting Sheeps, Polka Theatre
A clever sheep-focussed interactive baby show with heart and plenty of giggly fun
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Review: Who the hell is Robert Wayne? Etcetera Theatre
A loud debate about the portrayal of Chinese and East Asian female characters.
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Review: I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream, Etcetera Theatre
Viscerally brings suffering to life through strong performances and abstract staging.
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Review: Delightfully Dark, Aces and Eights
With more structure, Victor Von Plume could have a show that fully showcases his irrefutable charm.
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Review: And Then I’ll Sleep, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
A show about PTSD and sexual abuse that never quite makes it over the line.
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Review: Wakaresaseya or How to End Things, Courtyard Theatre
A solid production that finds its feet as dark comedy, though dramatic moments don't quite hit their mark.
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Review: Tales of a Jane Austen Spinster, The Courtyard Theatre
This production brings charm and honest frustration to a concept that deserves deeper exploration
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Review: Strings Attached, Etcetera Theatre
A well-acted production which would benefit from a little more depth.
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Review: Frances Keyton: Shrew (WIP), Camden Comedy Club
A strong debut from Keyton, the only real problem being that it's currently a little too short.
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Review: Houses Apart, Cockpit Theatre
This comedy of three families sharing the one dad has potential, but its characters are all just a bit too one-dimensional