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 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.
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The Tin Drum, Shoreditch Town Hall-Review
An epic storytelling adventure that is guaranteed to make you titter and tear up.
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Ongals: Babbling Comedy, Soho Theatre – Review
An hour’s worth of very silly, but fun, antics from a Korean clown troupe. The perfect break from the West End Christmas crowds.
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Shadows, Theatro Technis – Review
This important discourse on what it means to be black contains some eye-opening conversations. Unfortunately, the script drags and fails to deliver the drama and tension it is clearly meant to.
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The Passing of the Third Floor Back, Finborough Theatre – Review
This show constitutes an intriguing and enjoyable evening that entertains in the present but also raises interesting questions about the past.