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 Mysterious Gentleman, Courtyard Theatre – Review
Illusion and drama intertwine in the life story of JN Maskelyne, father of modern magic in the Victorian era.
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Ugly Chief, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Pros: You’ll laugh so hard your sides will hurt. Cons: Your sides will hurt. Victoria Melody has trained as a police officer, a championship dog handler and a pigeon racer (who knew that was a thing?) for her performances. Her…
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The Trap, Omnibus Theatre – Review
A light-hearted and exhilarating comedy about the current financial struggles and the money lending business loop.
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Fog Everywhere, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
An environmental sketch show with really likeable presenters.
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Father of Lies, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
The telling of a chilling murder case through story-telling and story-showing makes for an hour of questioning what is truth, and what might be beyond our imagination
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For Love Or Money, Rose Theatre Kingston – Review
A more than fine cast do their best, and for a certain audience, this may be a great night out, but for those after a more modern show, this really isn’t for you.
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Quaint Honour, Finborough Theatre – Review
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, this is a nuanced and moving revival of a play last seen almost 60 years ago.
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Lord Dismiss Us, Above The Stag Theatre – Review
A glorious and timely tragicomedy that explores homosexuality, and its decriminalisation, as seen through the eyes of teenage boys full of hormones and rage.
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Under Glass, Hackney Showroom – Review
A one-of-a-kind concept, where dance and physical performance create a live art installation.
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Pinocchio, Sadler’s Wells – Review
90-minutes without an interval and eighteen chapters make the production difficult to follow. Although there are magical moments, the piece feels self-indulgent and exhausting.