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 Count of Monte Cristo, Theatre at the Tabard
A humorous reimagination of Defoe's classic novel, skilfully written to still capture his essential questioning of moral responsibility
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Review: Lynn Faces, New Diorama Theatre
Punk and Alan Partridge collide in this hilarious comedy with DIY songs about snazzy cardigans and sex people and, behind the comedy, a hard-hitting story of moving on from abuse.
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Review: Trestle, Jack Studio Theatre
This highly original slice of everyday life will warm your heart.
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Review: The Vegan Tigress, Bread and Roses Theatre
An important and wonderfully enjoyable play, bringing the story of Mary De Morgan to light.
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Review: Stalled: A New Musical, King’s Head Theatre
A new musical with excellent vocalists but which attempts to tackle too many issues.
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Review: The Passenger, Finborough Theatre
A superbly directed, gripping, and claustrophobic thriller.
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Review: Henry VIII, Milton Court Theatre
This reimagining of a Shakespearean classic is visually stunning, if lacking nuance.
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Review: A Real Race Across the World, Questors Theatre
A little known story of indomitable female adventurers, brought beautifully to life through excellent performances
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Review: The Midnight Caller, Old Red Lion Theatre
Inventive use of light and sound effectively draws the audience into the world of a lone worker, and the growing feeling of dread when a chilling mystery is unveiled.
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Review: The Undying, Old Red Lion Theatre
A fascinating examination of how mindsets can evolve as we age, both forwards and backwards, and whether we should hold onto the past to move forward in ourselves.