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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Review: Shucked, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
A hilariously corny musical about community and letting new perspectives change you for the better.
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Review: The Mad Ones, The Other Palace
A vocally fantastic and visually clever production that has moments of humour and heartbreak, and brilliantly displays the talents of this intimate cast.
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Review: Little Brother, Jermyn Steet Theatre
Moving, unsettling, and beautifully performed, this is a powerful adaptation of a true story about one man’s journey through the harsh migrant routes of the Sahara.
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Review: Mr Swallow: Show Pony, Richmond Theatre
An extremely intelligent, well-structured and charismatic performance by the show pony (for the second half, anyway)
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Review: 1536, Almeida Theatre
Through brilliant performance and writing, 1536 brings its characters to life with heartbreaking intensity while delivering a message about male rage that is as relevant now as in 1536.
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Review: Kontemporary Korea: A Double Bill of K:Dance, The Place
Korean art has long enthralled the West: from Changgeuk and Pansori (Opera/folk performance) to swooping, spidery calligraphy. Now, a festival of dance expands our horizons once again.
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Review: House of Games, Hampstead Theatre
Misses the taut psychological tension needed to land the con.
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Review: Marie and Rosetta, Rose Theatre Kingston
A long overdue tribute to two titans of rock and roll, told with wit, warmth and two absolutely glorious performances.
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Review: Jungle, The Place
Stylish and accomplished, this show functions from moment to moment but struggles to build to a deeper meaning.
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Review: Goner, Battersea Arts Centre
An experimental piece of psychological horror that uses dance to ask difficult questions and urges audiences to look introspectively.