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: Do You Know Where To Go From Here?, The Space
Stephanie Renae Lau’s autobiographical solo show is a beautiful, funny, and brave exploration of the self, faith, and grief
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Review: Nice Things, Pleasance Theatre
A thought-provoking exploration of a relationship rocked by the revelation of non-binary gender identity.
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Review: Eggs Aren’t That Easy to Make, Riverside Studios
An interesting insight into what happens when that drunken promise from your 20s becomes a reality in your 30s.
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Review: Much Ado About Nothing, Arches Lane Theatre
An unmissable retelling of a classic, harnessing the comic, mischievous spirit of Shakespeare whilst holding space for its strikingly relevant undercurrent of gender identity and power.
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Review: In Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand, White Bear Theatre
Reverend (Fire) Brand’s one-man testimony injects a shot of religious fervour into your Easter weekend.
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Review: Riki Lindhome: Dead Inside, Soho Theatre
In a hilarious and moving journey, Riki Lindhome uses a multitude of musical instruments, voice and comedy to take the audience on her quest to become a mother.
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Review: In The Print, King’s Head Theatre
The fight between Rupert Murdoch and Brenda Dean over the future of the British newspaper industry is vividly brought to life...
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Review: Daisy Doris May: Big Night Out, Soho Theatre
Well-executed character comedy, even if it’s not quite pushing the form just yet.
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Review: Carmilla, The Space
When is an opera not an opera? When it’s spoken word, with a live score that dominates rather that complements the story to the point of distraction.
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Review: Eyes See Song, Etcetera Theatre
Following a successful debut at the 2025 Lambeth Fringe, Eyes See Song provides a vulnerable, courageous space to listen, learn and experience women’s stories, conditioning, and diverse, shared experiences. Author Pid’or Tampa brings her extensive insights as an Integrative Well-being…