The Etties actually are simply our approach of rounding of 2022 with a nod to among the finest reveals we’ve seen. But after all you possibly can’t see a great present with no good venue, so we thought we additionally wanted to incorporate a Best Venue class.
Of course all of us have our favorite venues, and sometimes for very totally different causes. It is likely to be due to the welcome you at all times obtain there, or it could be as a result of the view is nice, or if may very well be as a result of they by no means allow you to down with their reveals.
So we requested our crew to appoint their favorite venues to give you our shortlist beneath. The solely actual standards is that it needed to be a venue we go to usually, and one we’d name a Fringe Theatre (which as everyone knows, is a broad church!).
We’ll be saying the winner on 18 January throughout our Runn Radio present.
Battersea Arts Centre
Why? Because “BAC have absolutely leading edge work, they are totally inclusive with their Pay What You Can performances and relaxed policy. The bar is lovely – you always meet someone interesting and unusual there, the staff are friendly and the Press contacts couldn’t be more helpful.”
Finborough Theatre
Why? Because “Finborough have a standard of quality pretty much unmatched in London pub/fringe theatre. Even the rare shows that I have not enjoyed so much have had such a strong cast and technical work behind them. A real testament to all involved.”
Lion and Unicorn Theatre
Why? Because “The Lion and Unicorn always feels the most welcoming of venues, not just for the audience, but the artists as well. It’s rare to go along for press nights and not to bump into artists coming along to support others.”
Southwark Playhouse
Why? Because “the welcome we receive there is always so friendly, and you suspect it isn’t just because we are there to review. And their programming has delivered regularly quality all year round.”
The Space
Why? Because “The Space really is a place that does what fringe theatre should do, encourage new voices and offer support to all the artists that pass through their door. And their move into live streaming has opened it up to a whole new audience.”
Turbine Theatre
Why? Because “their front of house staff were absolutely lovely when I couldn’t get there on time because of transport and the staff and crew dealt with a show stop amazingly!”