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: Eh Up, Me Old Flowers, The White Bear
A beautifully played and laugh-out-loud study of a human paradox who breaks racial boundaries while perpetuating them.
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Review: Lucia di Lammermoor, Arcola Theatre
Stunning music, exhilarating voices, high drama—an unforgettable trip through madness and manipulation in the Highlands.
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Review: American Candy, Omnibus Theatre
As devoid of substance as the eponymous food, American Candy leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
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Review: Monster’d, Bread & Roses Theatre
A surrealist production told through the lens of a young neurodivergent woman trying to make sense of a world that doesn’t make sense to her.
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Review: Patience, Wilton’s Music Hall
The Charles Court Opera delivers a wonderfully funny and energetic performance of Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic.
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Review: HR at the Bomb Factory, The Hen and Chickens Theatre
A hilarious call for empathy and accountability that remains relatively surface level.
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Review: Justine Stops Oil, The Glitch
There’s no stopping Justine Pierce in her rise from humdrum housewife to climate warrior as she puts the heart-warming into global warming. Inspired by the life of a ‘Just Stop Oil’ protestor, Justine’s fiery yet funny story captures the ongoing…
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Review: Second Summer of Love, Drayton Arms Theatre
Can you believe there was a time when we didn’t have mobile phones or the internet? No instant messaging to arrange a night out with your mates. Instead, you had to use the landline and hope someone was home! It…
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Review: Black Power Desk, Brixton House
Black, bold and brilliant! A searing tale of being Black and British in 1970s Britain.
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Review: SCAPE, Colab Tower, Tunnel 1
A great premise and solid performance, staged in a difficult space!