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: Gumshoe, Brighton Fringe
A hilarious dive into noir absurdity with a washed up 1940s detective: Gumshoe!
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Review: Mute Messiah, Bridge House Theatre
A spirited narrative that feels too much like a first draft.
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Review: Bertie Hodd – Dad Jokes, Camden People’s Theatre
An inspired, funny and poignant look at parenting a non-binary child.
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Review: I See Me & Meryl Streep, The Other Palace
A camp, musical tribute to teenage insecurity and Meryl Streep’s long career.
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Review: Scenes with Girls, Golden Goose Theatre
A solid and well-executed take on Miriam Battye’s bold 2020 flatshare drama.
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Review: A Million Miles Under Hampstead Heath, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
A heartbreakingly beautiful exploration of a doomed relationship and how grief can weave its way deep into the core of everything.
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Review: The Tempest: This Island, Cockpit Theatre
A well-crafted 90-minute reimagining of Shakespeare’s final comedy.
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Review: 42nd Street, The John McIntosh Arts Centre
A night of fun, song and dance from a timeless musical bringing 1930s Broadway into today.
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Review: Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Omnibus Theatre
An imaginative but messy show that could do with reining in a few of its wilder instincts.
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Review: All the Worst Parts, Baron’s Court Theatre
A solo show around one woman’s journey with sexual assault that ultimately lacks structure.