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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Tosca, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Pros: There’s something very magical about seeing an opera in such a small space and immersing yourself in the music. Cons: Some theatrical tricks employed here might be better left for the big stages. This new reworking of Giacomo Puccini’s…
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Hammer House of Horror Live: The Soulless Ones, Hoxton Hall – Review
A show which is high in style, but low on substance. Those hoping for thrills, cheap or otherwise, should look elsewhere.
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Child of the Divide, Polka Theatre – Review
A simple, moving introduction to a mammoth event in recent history.
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31 Hours – The Bunker, Review
This is an important piece of work around men’s mental health and the tragedy of railway suicides. It won’t be for everyone, but it provides strong talking points on a serious issue.
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Twist, Soho Theatre – review
Twist successfully takes the complexity of the Syrian refugee crisis and condenses it into one human experience. The approach makes for an emotional and thought-provoking show that is not too hard to comprehend, moving to watch and which suits its…
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A Day by the Sea, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Another London revival of work that might once have been thought a masterpiece, but now may fail to engage a younger audience.
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A Nazi Comparison, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
While ‘Corbynistas’ will love this diatribe against anyone (or anything) leaning to the right, A Nazi Comparison isn’t for those looking for a balanced, intellectual show.
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Greenwich Theatre – Review
A well-performed production with some wonderful storytelling. A must-see if studying it for GCSE.
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Blinkface, The Miller – Review
This is an unpolished but nonetheless very well executed show, fun in its current form and full of future potential.
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Zeraffa Giraffa, Little Angel Theatre – Review
A memorable production for its warmth, fantastic storytelling and inspiration for further learning.