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: Brown Girl Noise, The Glitch
An energetic and moving account of four brown girls growing up in London. Infused with laughter, sadness, voice and dance, this play celebrates the community it represents and is in turn embraced back.
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Review: The Godless War, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
A brand-new epic poem that draws on Ancient Greek literature and South Asian culture, to tell a powerful, relevant story about the destruction that war brings and the indifference of gods.
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Review: Jack Goes to Therapy: A (Somewhat) Romantic Comedy, Bread and Roses Theatre
A very gentle comedy about the joys of therapy, this is unfortunately a little too simplistic.
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Review: Under the Table, Barons Court Theatre
Four tales intertwined with one another, containing secrets that cannot be suppressed forever.
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Review: Nurture, The Hope Theatre
Mother issues loom large in this interesting thriller, but it requires more nurturing to ensure it grows up big and strong.
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Review: A Little Bawl Of Pain: Musical Tearjerkers, The Phoenix Arts Club
Musical Theatre fans rejoice in a rather wet way for this evening of classics, mashups and lesser knowns.
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Review: Narcissistic Reflections on a Queer Childhood, The Hope Theatre
Hilarious moments blend with heartfelt vulnerability in this courageous one-person show.
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Review: Totally Fine, The Hope Theatre
Wolff's one-woman show has potential, but - in its current form - misses the emotional bullseye
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Review: Milked, White Bear Theatre
A playful and lively dark comedy which goes almost too far to engage, Simon Longman’s Milked poses the serious question – is it easier to kill a cow than to get a job these days?
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Review: Dudley Road, Union Theatre
An enjoyable play about family interactions, parental influences and the long term consequences of behaviour and decisions.