Laura Horton's play charms with its myriad idiosyncrasies

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A moving and highly original take on a Fringe subgenre

A hidden gem of astute comedy

An insider's look behind the scenes of the entertainment industry

A two-hander that's a fantastic study of identity

A show about the power of voice

A whiplash journey of chaos and discovery

Winning sequel from Kieran Hurley and Gary McNair full of boisterous energy

Charlene Boyd gives a dynamo performance

A hugely affecting piece about orphans of the Vietnam war

Four theatre shows about football explore lives both on and off the pitch

An urban epic on the suffocating constraints of British austerity

A wonderful hour of laughs from the onscreen personality

An utterly immaculately observed comedy of modern manners

A comforting exploration of strength and trauma

An uplifting feminist perspective on women's agency and sisterly love

Commanding solo performance about belonging and making your mark

Debut play about evoking the modern climate crisis

A touching meditation on grief and loss