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: Almost Instinct Almost True, Old Red Lion Theatre
A touching and thought-provoking exploration of the relationship of Monica Jones and Philip Larkin via a fictitious student of Monica’s. The excellent acting and script leaves the audience with much to discuss and consider.
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Review: Container, New Diorama Theatre
A multi-vocal and instrumental performance, using speech and sound to articulate the overwhelmingly constant multiplicity of global events, Container encourages the audience to rethink their own perspective in the face of overwhelming crises.
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Review: Incomplete, The Space
Heartfelt hankering for derailed desire
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Review: Fluff, Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre
A thoroughly original, illuminating and sometimes humorous take on a challenging topic, delivered with flair by its star.
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Review: (This is Not a) Happy Room, King’s Head Theatre
Effective comedy in the Ayckbourn tradition
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Review: Here Comes Your Ghost Again, Bread & Roses Theatre
A thought provoking and deeply human experience which prompts reflection on the fragility of the human experience and the connections that remain with us forever.
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Review: Murder, Of Coarse! Canal Café Theatre
An ode to murder mysteries that’s chaotic, clever, and full of potential.
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Review: My Fair Lady, The Questors Theatre
Loverly revival of the classic musical
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Review: Lost the Plot: An Improvised Musical, Omnibus Theatre
A masterclass in the art of improv, with the chance to see the world premiere of a brand new musical every month.
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Review: Death On The Throne – The Loosical, Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Extravagant and silly, this is a full force comedy musical that can stand with the best London has to offer. Wickedly funny toilet humour and a catchy soundtrack guarantee this show is Top of The Poops.