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: Baby, Brixton House
An urgent and important call to arms, identifying unspoken social influences
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Review: The Cannoneer, Barons Court Theatre
Informative and energetic with interesting themes but struggles to deliver on the laughs.
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Review: Wicked Fridays, Drayton Arms Theatre
A provocative exploration of exploitation and desire set against a vivid Caribbean backdrop.
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Review: Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, Underbelly Boulevard Soho
Big butts, bigger ballads and a whole lot of homoerotic hockey make for a riotously good time.
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Review: X Marks the Spot, Canada Water Theatre
A well-intentioned production that explores important themes but needs development
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Review: Late Night With Terry Wogan, Soho Theatre
Barely controlled chaos sure to smack a smile on your face
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Review: The Big Cheese, Golden Goose Theatre
Chaos and comedy seep out of everyday scenarios in The Big Cheese.
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Review: The Nature of Forgetting, Hackney Empire
Compelling and powerful exploration of a life fracturing with dementia
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Review: What Would Jarvis Do?, Omnibus Theatre
A tangled exploration of grief as two Pulp superfans search for a pair of Jarvis Cocker’s trousers
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Review: Emotionally Undercooked, Hoopla Impro at The Miller
Balancing vulnerability and comedy, Emotionally Undercooked offers audiences a truthful insight into finding love both in and out of dating.