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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Privates on Parade, Union Theatre – Review
A fabulous and flamboyant farce overflowing with feel good factor.
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The House of Bernarda Alba, Cervantes Theatre – Review
A right hook of a play held up on the shoulders of a clutch of powerful performers who give their all.
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Sex Worker’s Opera, Ovalhouse – Review
Actual sex workers hit the stage with a performance that is hard to forget.
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Macbeth, Courtyard Theatre – Review
A wonderful, thoughtful production of a timeless play, beautifully performed by an all-female cast.
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Inside Pussy Riot, Saatchi Gallery – Review
Experience two years of Russian injustice and imprisonment in just 60 minutes.
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The Butch Monologues, Soho Theatre – Review
Pros: As blunt as it can possibly get. Cons: The delivery was affected by some of the readers being more nervous than others. Do you remember that time you had a double take to establish whether someone was a man…
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Bad Roads, Royal Court Theatre – Review
There are no holds barred in this clever and uncompromising portrayal of the brutality of war.
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Hommo, The Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
A play that feels lost in translation. The writer clearly has a lot to express, but the text needs more workshopping to communicate its motive to an audience. Hommo feels a bit insular and needs to be made a lot…
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Border Tales, The Place – Review
A clichéd portrayal of a Northern ‘bigoted homelander’ dealing with people from different cultural backgrounds. Worth seeing for the excellent and poignant music and dance.
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Phoenix Rising, Smithfield Car Park – Review
Working with young care leavers, The Big House produces exceptional performances that combine raw and resounding topics with excellent technical elements.