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: After Agincourt, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
A fascinating retelling of the famous battle from Shakespeare’s Henry V from the perspective of a minor character.
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Review: Providers, Brixton House
An authentic, electrifyingly powerful play for young people that confronts the harsh realities of navigating life when money and support are lacking.
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Review: Paratroopers, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
A hilarious and clever comedy that examines the landscape of the Labour Party and British politics
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Review: The Last Days of Liz Truss? White Bear Theatre
Satire, farce and drama combine in this portrait of a Prime Minister undone by her own ambition.
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Review: The Winter’s Tale, Guildhall School of Music and Drama
A brave endeavour to tackle a problematic play, but somewhat neutered by deep cuts to the script.
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Review: The Society for New Cuisine, Omnibus Theatre
A darkly immersive, impressively visceral exploration of male mental health, with serious bite.
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Review: Good Grief, Hen and Chickens Theatre
An informative and personal exploration of the different emotions arising from grief, and the differing approaches of how to care for yourself and others affected by it.
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Review: Yankl and The Beanstalk, Pleasance Theatre
Yankl’s pickle panto lands a good ‘dill’ of laughs.
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Review: Sisyphean Quick Fix, Riverside Studios
Between Malta and London, two sisters live very different lives, but come together to assist their ailing father.
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Review: Moderation, The Hope Theatre
A shocking and thrilling reflection on the consequences of getting our kicks from clicks.