Off West End
Much like fringe theatre, trying to define what Off-WestEnd venue really means is a debate that would take us long into the night. So for our own sanity, we define it as those venues that are slightly bigger than the fringe venues (so roughly 100+ seats), but not the big West End or similar venues that form part of the Society of London Theatre (SOLT). Like fringe venues, Off-WestEnd are eligible for consideration for awards via the Fringe Theatre Awards.
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Review: Gawain and The Green Knight, The Park Theatre
A hilarious, energetic transformation of this classic poem to a modern office setting, with excellent technical design, although there are some slight oversights in its construction of the plot.
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Review: Alice In Wonderland, Theatre Peckham
A lively, community-powered reimagining of Alice in Wonderland with real warmth, energy and a strong connection to its young performers and audience.
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Review: Divine Feminine, Soho Theatre
A sharp, relatable hour with a compelling premise and plenty of laughs, even if its most intriguing ideas never quite reach their full potential.
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Review: Most Favoured, Soho Theatre
A lot of laughs on a wing and a prayer
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Review: Sh!t-Faced Showtime: A Pissedmas Carol, Leicester Square Theatre
A roaring and reliable pantomime-reminiscent show sure to become a staple in anyone’s festive schedule.
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Review: Cinderella and the Matzo Ball, JW3
A refreshingly original take on the classic tale, this is great fun for all of the family, and anyone else too!
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Review: Kenrex, The Other Palace
Exceptional stagecraft, virtuoso multi-roling, and live music bring astonishing theatricality to a gripping true crime story.
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Review: Dracapella, Park Theatre
Unashamedly silly reworking of the classic horror novel into a musical romance – entertaining, funny and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
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Review: Peter Pan, Greenwich Theatre
Peter Pan walks this plank with aplomb, sneaking a surprising degree of lewdness into an otherwise quite traditional family-friendly production.
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Review: Mountains and Seas – Song of Today, Omnibus Theatre
A beautifully bewildering, swirling vortex of challenging thinking and excellent performance that ultimately becomes overwhelming