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: Fresh Knickers (and a Gin & Tonic), Drayton Arms Theatre
A fresh and original musical comedy about a rarely discussed subject matter.
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Review: Petit Léopard, Drayton Arms Theatre
A wonderful performance can’t quite cover up a disjointed script, leaving the show a collection of parts rather than a whole.
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Review: 4’s a Crowd (Or What Not To Do When Stuck in a Bunker During the Apocalypse), The Hope Theatre
“Nuclear war. The end of humanity as we know it. And my limo didn’t even have aircon,” pouts posh Rachel (Lotte Pearl). She’s the second to arrive in the bunker, which is already occupied by the silent, leather-jacketed, sunglasses-wearing Henry…
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Review: The Dying Wish, Golden Goose Theatre
Continuing my visits to the vibrant Lambeth Fringe that is raging away in South London at the moment, across twenty-six venues no less, I rolled up to the Golden Goose Theatre in the Oval to see The Dying Wish, a…
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Review: Needy, Golden Goose Theatre
Love, wackiness, obsession, humour and truth, both real and surreal, come together in James Malam’s new play. It fizzes and entertains with exceptional talents all around.
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Review: Foreign Girl, The Bread and Roses Theatre
A heartfelt story about belonging and finding the meaning of home in a vast world.
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Review: Make England Great Again, Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A sharp, funny political satire with strong writing at its heart, though uneven performances sometimes blunt its impact.
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Review: Strictly Murder, The Questors Theatre
This stylishly presented thriller showcases plenty of compelling mysteries and twists to uncover. It will keep you guessing right until the end.
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Review: UPROOTED, The New Diorama
The head can see issues with this production, but the heart is won over entirely!
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Review: The Pitch, Theatre 503
It is not often that great writing, great acting, and great direction come together but The Pitch delivers a humdinger of a show.