FringeReview UK

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A stunning must-see debut.

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Athena Stevens Diagnosis

Over 50 minutes, a compelling, unique and disturbing vision unravels: prophesying prophesy is invisible. That’s why as many as possible should see it.

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Belly of the Beast

Belly of the Beast should be a set text in schools. And should definitely tour there.

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Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens After The Act Royal Court Downstairs

Most of all this musical is necessary. With four outstanding multi-roling performers, a message both affirmative and defiant; and with a fierce joy that makes it a must-see.

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Claire Dowie H to He (I’m Turning into a man) Finborough

A must-see for anyone who loves breakthrough: genre-defying, then genre-defining theatre.

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Euripides Medea

This Medea deserves its fame. A must-see, though nearly sold-out.

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Harriet Madeley Outpatient

Highly recommended. Except to the anti-death league.

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Jane Upton (the) Woman

A ground-breaking play, fully deserving of its London run. Catch it there.

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Khawla Ibraheem A Knock on the Roof

What and who can you choose is something more people are forced to decide as the century rolls. But Mariam’s plight is specific, ongoing, now far worse and essential viewing.

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Lynn Nottage Intimate Apparel

Everything built up, like a corset, is unloosed. What we thought we knew we don’t. Outstanding.

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Men’s Business

A quietly phenomenal, ground-breaking play, blistering in sumps of silence. See it.

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Playhouse Creatures

When Doll Common claims “Life’s like a storm. Don’t get in its way” one thinks of the stoicism of those in the eye of it, and their audience. A consummate revival.

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Son of a Bitch

Anna Morris heightens tragedy and misogyny with gags, humour and farcical horror. Do catch this fleeting gem, running for just two more weeks before it touches down

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Tarantula

This stunning performance from Henley ought to garner awards.

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