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: Three Little Vikings, Half Moon Theatre
Three Little Vikings sail into Half Moon Theatre this summer, bringing a vibrant, upbeat and bouncing show full of musical fun and adventure. Based on the best-selling picture book written and illustrated by Bethan Woollvin, this delightful adaptation by Elvi…
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Review: Lovestuck, Stratford East
Swipe right to see this sensational show before it goes truly viral.
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Review: God, The Devil & Me, Drayton Arms Theatre
A well-written, interesting and sympathetic production that eloquently demonstrates the complexity of living with mental health issues.
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Review: Showmanism, Hampstead Theatre
An exquisitely complex, wonderfully humorous and ultimately transformative work of art.
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Review: Emma, The Questors Theatre
Classic novel gets a pleasant al fresco production
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Review: I Love You Michael, From Nadine, Old Red Lion Theatre
A dastardly, deft true-crime escapade
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Review: Troubled, The London Irish Centre
Energetic and engaging, but not without its pitfalls
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Review: Carmilla, The Other Palace
The original sapphic vampire story adapted into an astounding show.
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Review: One Way Out, Brixton House
A vibrant, uplifting and relevant production that honours the value of male friendship, the strength of community and the ongoing struggle against persistent racial prejudice affecting countless lives.
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Review: The Magic Flute, Greenwich Theatre
An ambitious, thought-provoking production of Mozart’s fantastical opera, performed with style and expertise.