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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Awkward Conversations with Animals I’ve F*cked, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
Weird, odd, exceptionally creative and hilariously funny, this is a unique and entertaining show.
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No Place like Hope, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Portraying a terminal illness while maintaining some degree of entertainment is always a tough call, but they just about pull it off.
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The Dark Room, Theatre503 – Review
Once again Theatre503 comes up trumps with this disturbing yet compelling and worthwhile play that examines our failure to protect those most in need.
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The Owls Are Not What They Seem, Nursery Theatre – Review
Pros: Some thought has obviously gone into the set Cons: Confusing. The bonkers genius of David Lynch is entirely lacking I first experienced Twin Peaks courtesy of a friend’s dvd collection some years ago. Watching David Lynch’s extraordinary TV series, I immediately…
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The Retreat, Park Theatre – Review
An undeniably funny exploration of individual ‘spiritualism’, although The Retreat is more than just a meditation on meditation.
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Three Mothers, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
An outstanding example of storytelling that is both compelling and deeply affecting.
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Picasso, The Playground Theatre – Review
Pablo Picasso's reputation as a womaniser is under scrutiny in The Playground Theatre's inaugural production, but the beauty of the venue overshadows the quality of the play.
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All In, New Diorama Theatre – Review
Atresbandes seduce the audience with a heady world of contemporary images which are sometimes confusing but always watchable, and carry a compelling message.
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Mother Courage and Her Children, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Josie Lawrence leads the cast in a production that confronts us with the reality of war while keeping us entertained.
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Mad on Her, Above the Arts Theatre – Review
A poorly constructed show that fails to capitalise on the breadth of 1980s pop music hangs the cast out to dry with ineffective sound equipment.