Fringe Theatre
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: Metamorphoses, Camden People’s Theatre
This hilarious and modern take on the poem by Ovid updates Greek and Roman myths to be funny, accessible and at times deeply moving.
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Review: Ghost From A Perfect Place, Drayton Arms Theatre
An engaging drama about contrasting criminal elements, which balances the dark tone and dialogue with moments of light comedy.
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Review: Woof, The Hen and Chickens Theatre
Philippine Fauchier-Magnan’s Woof has thematic potential, but it's currently barking up the wrong tree.
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Review: Relative Sonics, Etcetera Theatre
A thought-provoking exploration of media that traverses from 1877 to 2020, this play compares those who aspire to greatness and those who are barely footnotes in history.
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Review: Hot Mess, The Lion & Unicorn Theatre
A fusion of high fashion, absurd comedy and IBS struggles, Hot Mess is unpredictable, disgustingly glamorous and hilariously off the wall.
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Review: None of Them Will Get Out Alive, Hen & Chickens Theatre
A murder mystery featuring betrayal, backstabbing and deceit, with a hint of humour.
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Review: Data and Doctor Doom, Hen & Chickens Theatre
Part academic presentation, part stand-up show with comedy songs, Data and Doctor Doom uses statistical analysis to explore appearances of the Marvel character.
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Review: An Evening With Charles Quaterman For One Hour, The Bill Murray
The latest comedy character from Alexis Dubus, the performer behind Marcel LuCont, Quaterman isn't quite the finished product but there's already a lot to admire.
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Review: Echoes of Empires, The Courtyard Theatre
Asking some interesting questions on the impact of British colonialism, this play shows the beginnings of promise
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Review: Impulse, The Cockpit
A highly topical debate about brain injuries and medical ethics is cleverly presented but more attention needs to go into the small details to allow it to grow.