FringeReview UK

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

Over 50 years on, this still sets benchmarks. Its power to enthral, to appal can never date.

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Abigail’s Party

This is a superb revival; its tinted mirror keeps burnishing.

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All About Eve

Absorbing. A must-see.

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All’s Well That Ends Well

Hannah Morrish’s Helena shines in this achingly desperate, quietly beautiful production.

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Bartholomew Fair

If only one could see it twice: but try it at least once.

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Bodies

Still masterly, and in this rare revival, a must-see.

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Cyprus Avenue

Devastating drama about the DNA of bigotry; and it all starts in surreal farce.

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Fleabag

Original, raw, brilliantly funny and devastating. This production is Fleabag neat. Its harrowing streak of genius burns like a healing scar torn.

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Henry IV Part 2 or Falstaff

The triumph of this newly-energized production is bringing the darker Falstaff to a diverse audience

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Hysteria

In all the flurry of Fringe, don’t miss this gem.

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INK Festival Feast From the East

I’ve not seen a festival of short plays to compare with these.

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Little Miss Sunshine

It’s a quiet heartbreaker, with stoicism and love the only answers. Do see it.

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Loving Androids

A beautifully-constructed play, small in compass, big in scope and deft at managing the transitions

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Mary’s Babies

Maud Dromgoole’s proved more than adroit, skilful, and deliciously risk-taking. A must-see.

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Measure for Measure

An outstanding production

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Other People’s Money

A superb revival.

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Rotterdam

Rotterdam’s an outstanding play about sexual identity, choices, and above all what it means to transition.

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seven methods of killing kylie jenner

‘What are you gonna do now…. clap?’ Yes, standing.

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Shadows

Speaks with a fierce innocence

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Shipwreck

A superb ensemble piece. Of all dramas on these interesting times in America, it’s the one truly necessary.

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Stones in His Pockets

What better way to spend 105 minutes in the city?

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The Dutch Lady

A consummate production of a memorably dark comedy

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The End of History…

A play you want to return to.

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The Glass Piano

A bewitching mix of deconstructive magic and fabulous therapy, it’s above all Grace Molony who brushes distinction into this already distinctive production.

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The Lady From the Sea

A groundbreaking production. Even outside its unique terms it’s outstanding.

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The Malcontent

Outstanding theatre.

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The Price

An outstanding production, rescuing a classic from attic shadows.

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The Taming of The Shrew

Highlight how good the play is just where we’re not looking for it

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The Winter’s Tale

One of the finest LLT productions I can remember

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Vassa

A really worthwhile production with a few missed opportunities

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White Pearl

The finest new play from the Court this year, gleaming and deadly

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