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: Jonty O’Callaghan’s Got Some Notes: a One-Man Sketch Show, Etcetera Theatre
A fun-filled whirlwind of sketches that will have you giggling throughout.
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Review: Getting a Drink at the End of the World, Etcetera Theatre
A lack of jeopardy and passion makes this world-ending event feel rather sedate.
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Review: A Bit of Me, The Hen and Chickens Theatre
An emotionally packed punch of a show.
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Review: Maybe, The Hen and Chickens Theatre
Poor presentation and a lack of energy leaves Maybe floundering. It is in need of a strong director to bring it to life.
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Review: Swedish Furniture Store – The Musical, The Courtyard Theatre
An exciting premise that struggles with a dated plot and music that fails to delight.
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Review: The Upward Journey of a Champagne Bubble, Etcetera Theatre
A night full of surprises and memorable writing.
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Review: An Evening with Patsy May, Phoenix Arts Club
This hostess with the mostest excels, presenting her own awesome show
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Review: We Have Not Long To Love, Camden Peoples’ Theatre
Having seen some of Tennessee Williams’ work before, I was intrigued by the opportunity to see three of his short plays tied together. Particularly with this being some of his lesser-known work, the collision of the stories excited me. After…
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Review: Suggestions of the Unexpected, Museum of Comedy
An inventive audience-driven format with a magnetic narrator, but missing some theatrical bite.
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Review: In The Afterglow, The Hope Theatre
Characters and conflicts collide at a run-down nightclub.