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: Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story, Charing Cross Theatre
A gloriously filthy adult panto bursting with camp, chaos, and heart – proving you really can do anything you put your mouth to.
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Review: Below the Treeline, The Space
A tale of a student love triangle goes deep into personal relationships and explores big questions about how we relate to one another.
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Review: Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B, Arcola Theatre
A mad cap Sherlock Holmes compendium with a feminist twist which raises a few laughs but mainly misses its mark.
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Review: One Woman And Her Bitch, Etcetera Theatre
A bizarre blur of half-formed concepts
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Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, Kings Head Theatre
The six highly skilled cast work their udders off in this fun, sparkly, well-crafted pantomime to inclusively invite all generations to groan at the familiar and laugh at the current.
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Review: Comedy of Errors Remixed, The Courtyard Theatre
Like witnessing the arrival of the next generation of theatre-makers – an unforgettable experience and a genuine privilege to watch unfold.
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Review: You Matched With…, The Pleasance
Putting the intelligence into AI, “You Matched With…” dissects the disasters of digital dating with an all-too-relatable comedy that ‘holds space’ and hangs us all out to dry.
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Review: The Fool’s Flock’s Comedy About a Vampire, Etcetera Theatre
Moments of effective, well-written humour show promise for developing this funny but poorly structured farce; despite a weak plot, with some attention to detail this play could flourish in the future.
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Review: Artivist’s Handbook: An Interactive Play, SPID Theatre
An important and ultimately uplifting tribute to the power of art in the community
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Review: Ring Ring, White Bear Theatre
An entertaining look at relationships, in the London premiere of acclaimed playwright Gary Owen’s latest work. Humour and talent abound.