The Everything Theatre Fringe Theatre Awards, or Etties for short, are simply our fun round up of the past year. Previously, come the end of the year we’ve asked our reviewers to pick some highlights which we would publish as a round up of the best of the year. But in 2022 we decided we should do things a little differently. And that is the Etties.
Obviously we don’t have a team of assessors to go and watch every show, so we aren’t going to pretend these are anything more than a fun way to highlight some of the shows our team have loved in the past year. The shortlists have been put together by looking back at our 4- and 5-star reviews, and then discussing within the team which feel are the very best of the bunch. It’s not the most scientific approach but what awards ever are?
We aim to publish all our shortlists during the w/c 2 January, and then we’ll be announcing the winners on Wednesday 18 January.
Viper Squad
CoLab Tavern – February 2022
If you’re prepared to roll your sleeves up to the elbows, barge in with your padded shoulder pads and join in the excitement then you’ll have a great time.
Steve Caplin
One NIght Records
London Bridge Vaults – February 2022
Set under the tunnels of London Bridge, One Night Records presents its fusion of immersive, theatrical fantasy producing, quite frankly, a feast of sumptuous singing and tremendous talent.
Steve Caplin
The West
Co Lab Factory – August 2022
Having now visited The West twice, I have still not experienced it all. I have helped to rebuild the town, have found clues and solved riddles. I’ve been a deputy, caught bandits, interrogated nefarious characters in a cell and – of course – I’ve relied on my trusty six shooter for a full-on gunfight.
Dave Bushe
Stranger Sings
The Vaults – October 2022
I’m holding back slightly on the star rating as the Duffer brothers have done a bit of the leg work here, but my daughter was in a five stars Hawkins heaven.
Simone Green
Trainspotting Live
Riverside Studios – October 2022
It’s probably the most full on, offensive and challenging production you will ever attend. But it is magnificent and it is timely.
Mary Pollard
Peter Pan’s Labyrinth
The Vaults – November 2022
It’s a clever combination of classic stories, brilliantly executed with perfect comic timing by a highly talented ensemble. And they are clearly having so much fun. You can’t help but join in.
Mary Pollard
Winner to be announced 18 January.
