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: Not Your Life, Etcetera Theatre
An intense story about betrayal and belonging, with a script that flirts with greatness.
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Review: It’s Your Role, Peckham Fringe
A cosy, comical escape into a fantasy world where the audience really does have a role to play.
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Review: Overshare, Greenwich Theatre
Eleanor Hill helpfully provides a list she wants to see in her reviews, and I can only agree with her suggestions: Overshare is amazing, incredible, wonderful, groundbreaking and deserves an award.
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Review: SNAP: A New Musical, King’s Head Theatre
A stylish new musical which has intriguing themes, but is limited by underdeveloped characters and a muddled narrative.
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Review: Einkvan, Coronet Theatre
A highly experimental piece of theatre, shot live through cameras, that considers estrangement and longing, urging its audience to fill in the blanks.
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Review: Saria Callas, Camden People’s Theatre
A fascinating tale of growing up in Iran doesn't quite fit with a second narrative concerning being a single parent.
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Review: FRAT, Old Red Lion Theatre
A talented ensemble enact fraternity power games and brotherhood rituals
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Review: Joseph and the Stag, Hen and Chickens Theatre
A comically dark piece that is skillfully performed but might leave you a little lost amongst its more abstract moments.
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Review: The Behaviours of Posie Marshall, Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A funny, moving and powerful look at a life that's out of control, in a strong one-woman performance
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Review: Drive, Peckham Fringe
A comical piece on a wannabe boy band dispersed with the hard hitting realities of life.