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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The Wedding Reception, Kingsway Hall Hotel – Review
A piece of immersive theatre where the audience is part of a surprise wedding party for a pair of unsuspecting newly-weds.
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Thark, The Drayton Arms – Review
P.G. Wodehouse this is not, but there are plenty of moments of frothy enjoyment to be had here.
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How to Win Against History, Young Vic – Review
A fresh, funny and fantastic new comedy musical that shines amongst London’s theatre
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Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People, Conway Hall – Review
A great evening that demonstrates that science isn’t just for geeks, that snowflakes should only have six sides and that hedgehogs are very lucky.
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The Box of Delights, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
A wonderful Christmas adventure, packed with mysterious twists and turns.
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The Dirty Thirty, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
A collection of original skits spanning comedy, dramatic monologues, dances, games and songs, all performed by the energetic and multitalented theatre company Degenerate Fox. A diamond in the rough; could be a real gem with some polishing.
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Beauty and The Beast: A Musical Parody, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A classical tale gets a farcical makeover and a feminist rewriting in this riotous musical.
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Great Expectations, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
A vibrant updating of Dickens’ story of a life turned around.
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Daisy Pulls It Off, The Park Theatre – Review
Jubilate! This show was splendidly capital! Witty, pretty and a big hit(ty?), Daisy Pulls It Off is a light hearted and jolly story told by an incredible cast.
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Thirty Christmases, New Diorama Theatre – Review
A light-hearted look at the less than perfect Christmases that many families experience that takes the audience on a journey to consider the true meaning of Christmas.