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: Precipice, New Diorama Theatre
Good music and a strong cast let down by script and lyrics
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Review: Taniko, Theatro Technis
Voilà! Festival ships over a tale of sisterhood, sacrifice and gentrification, in the shifting patter of Greek from Athens to London. The social drama should translate fairly easily, considering the common ground and universal themes.
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Review: Continuity, Cockpit Theatre
An unbridled dystopian drama, full of ideas but lacking plausibility and emotional truth.
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Review: Starfish, Bread and Roses Theatre
A thought-provoking and elegantly written drama about homelessness, morality, and compassion.
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Review: Barrier(s), Camden People’s Theatre
A movingly human, enlightening production, examining the difficulties encountered by a deaf and a hearing gay couple.
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Review: Poor Shirley Must Make Her Escape, Union Theatre
An inventive and thoughtful take on a well-worn journey, with standout performances, original writing and thoughtful design.
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Review: Where Judas Lost His Boots… And Other Words, The Space
A relatable narrative about immigration and longing that finds the best words to use in every available language.
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Review: Ratking, The Playground Theatre
An innovatively presented drama, exploring the shifts of power through its winners and losers across ages and species.
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Review: Disposable, Union Theatre
A well-intentioned debut production following five flat-sharing uni students as they embark on their second year, and deal with a sexual assault accusation.
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Review: Fatherland, Hampstead Theatre
A bumpy road trip with strong performances.