Fringe theatre expert Maxie Szalwinska picks the best things to see beyond the beaten track of London's West End in her fortnightly Fringe benefits column and blog.
This fortnight's round-up includes a review of Thomas Ostermeier's Hedda Gabler in Berlin (even on holiday, Fringe benefits works tirelessly on your behalf). Back in London I am, as always, looking for any and all tips for shows to review. What have you seen recently? Here are the previews:
Beautiful Thing Jonathan Harvey's glorious, rose-tinted coming-out story set on a London estate gets a revival at the Sound Theatre. Stars Sophie Stanton. Until February 11.
Low Life Blind Summit's puppet cabaret of deadbeats and lovelorn losers, inspired by the stories of Charles Bukowski. At BAC until February 5.
Home Site-specific installation in a vacated, soon-to-be demolished tower block on Beaumont estate. Until February 4. Call 0207 424 9441 for details.
The Factory Girls Dalston's Arcola is celebrating its fifth anniversary, and the former clothing factory should make a terrific setting for Frank McGuiness's play about a group of textile workers who stand up to their bosses. Until February 18.
