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: The Sound Of Absence, Omnibus Theatre
An ambitious fusion of live piano and theatrical storytelling that tackles grief with raw honesty.
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Review: With Love Mr Gay, Brighton Fringe
An unusual true story brought to vibrant life
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Review: Hedda Gabler, Etcetera Theatre
A study in societal constraint and personal despair, this adaptation of Ibsen’s classic simmers with tension and relevance.
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Review: After The Act, Royal Court Theatre
Silenced voices struggle to be heard in this moving but messy show.
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Review: Millennium Girls, Brixton House
Stylish, invigorating and funny, Millennium Girls redefines perceptions of a group of mixed-race, working class teenagers on the edge of a new millennium
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Review: Are We Doing This Right? Hen and Chickens Theatre
An engaging story of two captivating halves: the challenges of achieving a fulfilling life and an exploration of approaches to playwriting.
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Review: Venus in Fur, Camden People’s Theatre
A sharp, layered two-hander where a simple audition spirals into a gripping battle of power, performance, and control.
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Review: Riot Street, Peckham Fringe
A retelling of a tragic event that shook a Welsh community.
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Review: Shelter, Barons Court Theatre
A combination of War of the Worlds and Look Back in Anger, this production leaves one wondering who exactly the real monster is.
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Review: Imaginary Friends, Soho Theatre
Disruptive, meandering and unengaging.