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: 2.36, Etcetera Theatre
A promising start never quite delivers in a play that has many sub plots but no obvious central idea.
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Review: Mercutio, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
Topical and witty, this show offers a relatable, modern insight into Romeo’s best friend.
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Review: Clive, Arcola Theatre
An emotionally charged tale of working from home with only a cactus to talk to.
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Review: Second Class Queer, Theatro Technis
Second Class Queer forces us to sit down and listen, but eventually starts to feel long.
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Review: The Midnight Caller, Rosemary Branch Theatre
A tight and spooky production but one that lacks performer connection and character spark.
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Review: Eclipse Ballroom, Courtyard Theatre
Fringe theatre gets loud, liminal, and completely unruly.
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Review: Flamencodanza, SPID Theatre
The heat of Spanish culture brought to an incongruous corner of London in an exhilarating, precise and passionate production.
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Review: Love In Slough, Hope Theatre
A one hour, one man musical about navigating a mid-life crisis with good songs and gentle humour.
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Review: Londongrad, Camden People’s Theatre
Londongrad is a searing, absurdist comedy that examines the current geopolitical landscape. Power struggles, backstabbing and scandals all come into play as Labour’s first female Prime Minister Kiera Palmer (Cassia Crimin) comes into power. Only a few months into her…
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Review: The Bitter Pill, Libra Cafe
Raw, experimental, and defiantly queer— a playful dissection of gender.