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: Doomsday Baby, Theatro Technis
An unnerving and disturbing portrayal of a mother-son relationship set within a post-apocalyptic bunker.
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Review: Girl Kisser, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
Three tales of queer young love are all blended perfectly together under one roof.
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Review: I Want You, Camden People’s Theatre
Six people discuss the ethics of conscription across three different world wars, in a show that grapples with the complex philosophical debates around military conflicts.
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Review: Static Lives, Etcetera Theatre
This complex exploration of humanity and compassion in today’s technological age brutally confronts the impact of being barraged by images and stories 24/7.
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Review: One More Star in the Sky, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
When a daughter is given the chance to meet her mum when she was young and happy, it should open up a world of possibilities for a fascinating tale, but instead, we’re left with more filler than story.
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Review: Brief Play About Rage, The Cockpit
There’s research on how swearing is beneficial, the release of anger through a few choice words gets the anger and pain out, why else would we swear when we stub a toe? Nell (Clare Stenning) seems to be taking that…
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Review: Metamorphoses, Camden People’s Theatre
This hilarious and modern take on the poem by Ovid updates Greek and Roman myths to be funny, accessible and at times deeply moving.
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Review: Ghost From A Perfect Place, Drayton Arms Theatre
An engaging drama about contrasting criminal elements, which balances the dark tone and dialogue with moments of light comedy.
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Review: Woof, The Hen and Chickens Theatre
Philippine Fauchier-Magnan’s Woof has thematic potential, but it's currently barking up the wrong tree.
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Review: Relative Sonics, Etcetera Theatre
A thought-provoking exploration of media that traverses from 1877 to 2020, this play compares those who aspire to greatness and those who are barely footnotes in history.