Off West End
Much like fringe theatre, trying to define what Off-WestEnd venue really means is a debate that would take us long into the night. So for our own sanity, we define it as those venues that are slightly bigger than the fringe venues (so roughly 100+ seats), but not the big West End or similar venues that form part of the Society of London Theatre (SOLT). Like fringe venues, Off-WestEnd are eligible for consideration for awards via the Fringe Theatre Awards.
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Camden Fringe: Pot Noodles & Knickers, Etcetera Theatre
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013 Written and directed by Nick Card ★★ Pros: The scene with the lads reminiscing about Katie dancing in her fancy pants really stood out. Cons: A few glimmers of fun but overall a bit predictable.…
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Camden Fringe: The Murderettes, Phoenix Artist Club
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Improvisation presented by The Murderettes★★ Pros: Unique concept for improv, great dead pan humour at times. Cons: Dragged quite a lot in places. One scenario was drawn out for too long. Our Verdict: Admirable attempt…
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Camden Fringe: Peaceful, Etcetera Theatre
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013 Polis LoizouPresented by The Off-Off-Off Broadway Company ★★★★ Pros: The acting is superb, the story is compelling, and the sense of the spirit world is executed effectively. Cons: It was too short. At only 45…
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Camden Fringe: The Collector, Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013John FowlesAdapted for stage by Mark HealyPresented by Peppered Wit productions★★★★ Pros: Compelling, well-acted piece which really made me think. Cons: Some of the more serious action doesn’t necessarily lend itself to being acted naturalistically.…
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Camden Fringe: Hallelujah House, Etcetera Theatre
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Yazz Fetto ★★ Pros: There is good improvisation, as well as funny scripted moments. Cons: Where the play tries to address topical issues surrounding modern-day Christianity, it falls a bit flat. Our Verdict: The central…
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Camden Fringe: You Can’t Have Us, The Phoenix Artist Club
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Written and performed by Peter Edwards and Jethro Bradley★★★★ Pros: Lots of quality lines, more subtle than their voluntary filth may suggest. Good tempos and a good balance between the two. Cons: Some may find a…
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Camden Fringe: The Queen of Hearts, Etcetera Theatre
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013 Written and directed by Matthew Radway★★★ Pros: Great British one-liners and an enjoyable first half. Cons: Falters in places, mostly towards the end. Our Verdict: A good work in progress that can and, no…
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Camden Fringe: Special Ed – Healthy Body, Happy Me, Etcetera Theatre
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013 Joseph Rynhart, Callum Stewart and Diana WinterDirected by: Grinning Idiots Theatre ★★★ Pros: The rich comedy territory of children’s entertainment provides plenty of verbal and physical jokes. Cons: It’s not the most original idea and could…
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Camden Fringe: Intuit This, Camden People’s Theatre
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Devised by Intuitive Creatures★★★ Pros: Completely wacky and light-hearted with a healthy dose of eccentric, clever humour. Cons: A weak narrative – scenes were not cohesive enough to accommodate a comprehensive, full length piece of theatre.…